Gravel Coaching
Coaching For Gravel Cyclists:
Gravel cycling is booming — and so is the demand for smart, specific training.
Gravel is one of the fastest-growing cycling disciplines in Australia and around the world. Combining the adventure of off-road riding with the endurance and speed of road cycling, gravel riding demands more than just fitness — it requires strategy, durability, and the ability to perform over mixed terrain.
At FTP Training, we offer fully tailored gravel coaching to help you perform at your best — whether you’re riding for the challenge, chasing a podium, or preparing for your next big gravel adventure.
Who does it suit?
Gravel riders come from all backgrounds — road, MTB, cyclocross, or complete beginners. Whatever your starting point, if you want to:
- Ride faster and longer over rough, unpredictable terrain
- Build fitness for races like SEVEN, Dirty Warrny or RADL GRVL
- Prepare for major events like Unbound Gravel (USA)
- Improve your handling skills and pacing on varied surfaces
- Combine performance with fun and freedom
…then gravel coaching from FTP Training can give you the structure, support, and results you’re looking for.
How It Works
Working one-on-one with a professional FTP coach, you’ll receive:
- A fully customised training plan, delivered via TrainingPeaks
- Support for technical skills, pacing, fuelling, and race strategy
- Ongoing communication and regular feedback
- Adjustments as your fitness, schedule, and goals evolve
We don’t do “one-size-fits-all” plans. Every rider is different, and your gravel coaching program will reflect that.
Why Train with FTP?
- Experience That Counts: We’ve coached national champions, elite athletes, and recreational riders across all disciplines
- Gravel-Savvy Coaches: Our team includes coaches who ride and race gravel themselves
- Data-Driven, Human-Led: We use proven methods, backed by science — and guided by real coaching experience
- Flexible and Adaptive: We understand life doesn’t always go to plan. Your program adjusts as needed
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you’re training for a specific race or just want to ride stronger and smarter, we’ll help you get the most out of your gravel adventures.
1:1 Coaching Packages
BRONZE +
SILVER
POPULAR
GOLD
PLATINUM
NOTE: All prices are in Australian Dollars. Training programs will take up to 2 weeks to develop after the initial questionnaire is returned and the initial consultation has taken place
Training programs come with a 3 month minimum commitment (paid monthly). Programs go month to month following the first 3 month commitment.
Not Sure Which Program?
Frequently Asked Questions
The main difference is coach interaction & added features. The higher the level the more coach contact hours you have per month. Higher levels also come with added features like data reviews.
Our most popular training program is the silver program – it gives a massive amount of value + heaps of coaching contact for cycling #frothers.
We offer coaching not only within each discipline, but also across disciplines. e.g. Road Cycling, Mountain Biking, Enduro, etc. Simply purchase a 1:1 coaching package in the discipline that you ride in most, & let your assigned coach know so we can target both type of riding styles in your training.
We’re firm believers of training smarter, not just harder. It all depends on what you want to get out of your cycling – but we recommend at least 5-6hrs a week to see some measurable progress.
Yes, you can upgrade at any time if you require more interaction with your coach, and you can move down after your first 3-month commitment.
All programs are custom made per rider based on your questionnaire responses. Depending on what level you purchase determines how much ongoing customisations are made, but they’re 100% made for you.
At a minimum – a heart rate monitor & a cycling head unit.
We prefer using a power meter over a heart rate monitor – but both can work.
We can accept: MasterCard and VisaCard. Payments are charged automatically each month. A subscription for a minimum of 3 months is required. You can cancel any time after 3 months. Just notify your coach to change your coaching package.
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