04/15/2026
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR P2A 2026. Donât say we didnât warn you. Link in bio.
Last year two of our team lined up at the start of Paris to Ancaster - Ethan on the Kona Rove LTD for his second time, and Tuvi on the Trek Checkpoint SL 5 for his first. We asked them everything. The full interview is on the blog - link in bio - but hereâs what weâd add if youâre registered and race day is coming up fast:
â Do one hard ride this week. Not long - 4 or 5 efforts of 5 -10 minutes at a pace where youâre working. P2A rewards people who can handle bursts out of technical sections, not just sustained endurance.
â Find a hill and put it at the end. Martin Road is steep, loose, and comes after 65km. Practice climbing when your legs are already tired. Any long climb in your area will do.
â Charge everything and check your bike now - not Saturday. Shifting, brakes, tire pressure, sealant levels. Every year someoneâs gravel bike comes out of the garage for the first time since October and something isnât right. Donât be that person at kit pickup.
â Use all your race gear on your next ride. The kit youâre wearing, the shoes, the nutrition, the hydration setup. Nothing new on race day!
â Practice getting on and off your bike. Sounds strange but there are moments at P2A - the mud chutes, tight trail sections, the odd tree across the path - where a smooth dismount and remount keeps you moving. A few reps in a parking lot this week is worth it.
Need any of this before Sunday? Weâve got you - gels, bars, electrolytes, CO2, spare tubes, tubeless sealant, gravel tires, and tools, in store and online. Come see us or shop the link in bio.
Full guide + the complete Ethan and Tuvi interview on the blog. And for even more last-minute prep tips, check out the Consummate Athleteâs P2A race week guide - weâve linked it in our bio.
Think of it as a ride, not a race.
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