EP5 - Nicole Frain - “The UCI Winning Streak, Women’s Peloton Dynamics & 1x Setups”
From The Gravel Paddock · 00:44:29
Show by Antonin Liverset
From the road to the very front of the global gravel peloton. In Episode 5 of The Gravel Paddock, Antonin Liverset sits down with Nicole Frain, currently one of the most dominant forces on the European circuit.Fresh off an incredible 3-win streak in the UCI Gravel World Series (including a massive solo victory at Wörthersee) and a brutal podium finish at Monaco, Nicole gives us an unfiltered tactical debrief of her season so far.In this episode, we cover:00:00 - Intro & The Aussie Engine: The transition from Australian National Road Champion to top-tier gravel privateer.08:30 - The Perfect Season Start: The secrets behind her winning streak, the technical mistake that turned into a "tactical masterclass," and the physical toll of back-to-back racing weekends.26:14 - Women’s Peloton Dynamics: Are team tactics taking over, or is it still every privateer for themselves?33:16 - The Data Check: The reality of elite gravel physiology (it's not about 1000W sprints, it's about pushing 210W for 5 hours).36:11 - The Tech Check: Her Factor Ostro setup, the 1x 13-speed Campagnolo drivetrain, and her exact tire pressures.The Gravel Paddock takes you inside the professional peloton. Subscribe so you never miss an episode and follow us on Instagram: @TheGravelPaddockFollow Nicole's journey: @_nicolelouise_ on Instagram @Nicole Frain on Strava.And find all info about Nicole on her website www.nicolefrain.info
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