olympian and reigning queen of gravel
Sofia Gomez Villafane is the reigning "Queen of Gravel." A scrappy Argentinian mountain biker with a confident spirit, Villafane comes to every race with the very clear goal of winning. At 2022 Unbound Gravel, she shocked the gravel world with a dominant win on a rain-soaked muddy course. She finished just off the top spot on the podium at the Life Time Grand Prix. In 2023, Sofia reached the top step of the Grand Prix in convincing fashion with dominant wins at Sea Otter Classic, Tushar Crusher and Leadville 100 MTB.
Guides & Guidance
Practical training and nutrition advice to help you perform your best.

In this article, we compare the different types of carbohydrate sources so you can decide what works best for you!

Using the right combination of carbohydrates can improve energy delivery to the muscle.

Not all GI problems are avoidable, but taking these 10 steps will minimize your chances of developing them.

Caffeine can help to improve endurance performance, but what is the best way to take it?

Eating in the hour before was said to be detrimental to performance, but research shows otherwise.

Breakfast on race day (and also before big training days) is important. Getting it right means you will be well-fueled at the start.
Discover Science
Helping athletes perform their best through the sharing of unbiased and simplified scientific knowledge.