I Joined A Pro Gravel Team For The Traka

Alex Paton is living every cyclist’s dream turning pro again, even if it is only for 24 hours! Alex travels to Girona to join the elite Canyon All-Terrain Racing (ATR) team for the legendary Traka 200km, one of the most prestigious gravel races in the world. From high-tech bike prep and team motorhome tours to the brutal reality of the race pace, find out if a former pro can still hang with the fastest gravel riders on the planet.

Chapters: ⏱️
00:00 - Turning Pro for 24 Hours
00:45 - The Challenge: The Traka 200km
02:04 - Race Registration & Preparation
04:00 - Tour of the Canyon ATR Campervan
05:18 - Pre-Race Team Lunch
08:32 - Nutrition Strategy & Bike Setup
11:40 - Race Day: The Brutal Start
15:33 - Chatting to the Team
17:08 - Finding the Rhythm (and the Suffering)
21:18 - Feedzone and
23:23 - The "Dimmer Switch" Moment
28:46 - The Finish Line & Final Stats

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Alex looked absolutely shattered at the finish line, but he's already hinting at a return for the 360km version! 😅 What is the toughest gravel race you’ve ever completed, or which one is currently at the top of your bucket list? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

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