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ADAM ROBERGE

Adam Roberge is a professional cyclist from Quebec, Canada, with a focus on gravel and road racing. Competing at the highest level, he has four national titles under his name, as well as multiple podiums at some of America’s most significant races. Always striving to maximize his own performance, Adam is also very keen to share his experience and knowledge, to help others achieve their athletic goals in physical training, nutrition, performance psychology, and recovery. He leads a weekly coaching session on Zwift over the winter months, which is available for free to his YouTube subscribers. Giving back to the community is very important to Adam – he is involved with several charitable organizations, helping with fundraising efforts and donating his own time to help people in need.

Nationality: Canadian
Based: Prevost, Quebec
Birthday: March 27, 1997
Type of Rider: Gravel, Road

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

4x CANADIAN NATIONAL CHAMPION (TT & Road)

2024 RESULTS

1st Gravel National
3rd Gravel Locos
3rd Gravel Worlds
1st The Last Best Ride
1st Rasputitsa Dirt
2nd BWR Utah
2nd BWR North Carolina
1st UnpAVed
1st Big Red Gravel
1st Nepomuk Narly
1st Reggie Ramble
1st Hell of the North
5th Valley of Tears Gravel
2nd Gravelooza

2023 RESULTS

1st Gravel Locos
1st BWR Mexico
1st BWR North Carolina
1st BWR Overall (Quadrupel Crown)
8th Unbound Gravel
2nd Paris to Ancaster (Canadian National)
1st Scarecrow Gravel
1st Nepomuk Narly
2nd Big Red Gravel
5th BWR Kansas
12th BWR California

2022 RESULTS

1st Gravel Worlds
3rd Big Sugar Gravel
1st BWR Kansas
1st Barry Roubaix
3rd Mid South Gravel
7th LifeTime Grand Prix
1st Rooted Vermont
1st UnPAved
4th BWR Utah
4th Gravel Locos TX
2nd Vermont Overland
10th Unbound Gravel
2nd Shasta Gravel Hugger
1st Nepomuk Narly
1st LDDL ride
5th Okanagan Graveller

2021 RESULTS

1st Big Sugar Gravel
BWR Triple Crown of Gravel Champion
(Belgian Waffle Ride G.C.)
4th SBT GRVL
2nd BWR NC
4th BWR UT
3rd Gravel Locos
2nd Rooted Vermont
4th Canadian National TT
1st Défi 404km Gravel
4th Joe Martin Stage Race (UCI 2.2)

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I just finished a big training block in preparatio

I just finished a big training block in preparation for @unboundgravel, and one of the key aspects of making it successful has been optimizing recovery through eating enough.

This year, I’ve started working with @plaisirsgastronomiques. I met the owner, @obeauvais, on a Gravel Ride, and at the time, I perhaps did not realize how crucial this collaboration would be. Especially after a long training day on the bike, cooking a big and tasty dinner is a challenge. Notice I included “tasty” in the previous phrase—a lot of the recovery process is about eating enough, and without delicious food, meeting my calorie needs during intense training can be difficult. Most of the time, I cook some sides (e.g., potatoes, pasta, salads, vegetables) and complete the meal with a piece of PG meat (duck, chicken, lamb, pork, etc.). It’s almost as if I have a personal chef, which allows me to focus on recovery as soon as I’m off the bike—to do the “métier,” as the French say. (Oh, and if you look at the ingredient label, you’ll be able to read all the words—no weird ingredients).

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Photos: (1,3,4) @alexeroot (2) @roszko (5) @unroadunltd

Link to the full episode in @theoptimalathlete’s

Link to the full episode in @theoptimalathlete’s bio. Thank you for your attention.

Full gas from start to finish today at @hell_hecko

Full gas from start to finish today at @hell_heckofthenorth. Race report available early this week. For now, I’ll just say that it’s worth doing the event just for the last 10 km of this race—the unroad mix is truly something special! 😱🤩🤘

Photo: @amandasarahcherish

@gravellocos, serving as the final tune-up for @un

@gravellocos, serving as the final tune-up for @unboundgravel each year, always draws a high level of competition. On the start line were familiar North American faces, including Alex Howes and Ian Boswell, but the favorites were part of the "Dutch Mafia"—six riders, all current or past Pro-Conti or World Tour. To rival them, I brought with me, the other two Canadian members of the @poutinemafia. We weren't exactly committed to teamwork, but it resembled something close; let's call it #amisstrategy.

Traditionally, Gravel Locos, due to its length (250km), started quite easily. However, this year, attacks flew from the start, with a strong showing from the Poutine Mafia. We were involved in all the key moves, ensuring that the favorites never broke away without us. Despite this dynamic racing, at the first feed zone (90km), the lead group was still very large, around 40 riders.

Between the first and second feed zones, the race dynamics remained the same—constant attacking and reshuffling. Finally, on a long and bumpy false flat, @juliengagne got a gap and no one followed. @alexis__cartier and I knew this was a potentially fatal mistake, as Julien specializes in long/sustained efforts. By then, our group had reduced to about ten riders due to the heat and the variable pace, and it was clear they didn't want to give Alexis and I a free ride to the finish. So rather than organizing a paceline to chase, they decided to attack us constantly, but it wasn't enough to catch Julien. In the end, he crossed the line with a substantial lead (over 2 minutes), and I secured third place in an all-out battle with Ivar, Jasper, and Niki.

As usual, what a pleasure it was to race Gravel Locos. I know I’m repeating myself, but @serraltafabian truly built something special, and I'm already looking forward to next year.

Photos by @velophoto.tx 😍

Pendant qu’Adam fait honneur à ses obligations

Pendant qu’Adam fait honneur à ses obligations contractuelles, Julien et Alexis analysent les forces en présence au tournoi de poches annuel de Hico.

Demain c’est @gravellocos. Au menu, 250km de gravel smooth et rapide avec peu de dénivelé.

Adam a remporté la course l’an dernier. Le peloton sera très relevé avec plusieurs européens présents pour se préparer pour @unboundgravel.

Bike Check de Adam:
- Frame: @feltbicycles VR
- Wheels: @dtswiss ERC 1100
- Skinsuit: @rule28
- Helmet: @lazersportna Vento
- Groupset: @shimanogravel GRX di2 (52/36 – 11/34)
- Tires: @pirelli_cycling Cinturato (40mm)
- Bottle Cages: @silca_velo

Known for its challenging weather conditions, @ras

Known for its challenging weather conditions, @rasputitsadirt is a 90km gravel race in Jay Peak, Vermont, right on the border between the US and Canada.

The start was, without a doubt, one of the craziest I have ever raced. It featured a 3km downhill, weaving in and out of a golf path with two long and deep mudslides. After an intense start, I was well-placed and able to maintain a good position throughout the sector. At the end of it, I joined two cyclocross riders and decided to keep pushing the pace.

@alexis__cartier managed to bridge up to us, increasing my confidence in this early move. The following 20km were a deciding moment as our group of four barely managed to maintain our 15-20 second lead over the 10-12 chasers. We then hit the first long climb of the day, and I decided to push the pace and finally increase our gap to the chasers. This acceleration dropped the cyclocross riders, and it was now just Alexis and I in front. We worked in a very organized fashion and increased our gap to close to two minutes before the last climb.

The last climb was a 20-25 minute effort through very loose and muddy conditions. At the entrance of it, I set a power goal for myself and entered the pain cave. At the end of it, I had a 1-minute gap on Alexis. I navigated the last 5km, trying to limit errors while still maintaining good speed. The combination of deep mud and occasional snow made this final section particularly challenging (and very enjoyable).

In the end, I crossed the line with a winning time of 2 hours and 45 minutes. After the podium, since most gravel races are longer, we (the @poutinemafia) decided to do a road loop around Jay Peak at an endurance pace to make the most out of the day.

In the past, I often felt like I had to choose bet

In the past, I often felt like I had to choose between staying warm and being aerodynamic. I no longer have this issue with the @rule28 Long Sleeve Aero Jersey and Aero Bib Tights. So far, I’ve used this combo for all the gravel races I’ve participated in during 2024.

@belgianwaffleride CA Post-Race Update.

@belgianwaffleride CA Post-Race Update.

@belgianwaffleride CA bike check. 📹: @charles

@belgianwaffleride CA bike check.

📹: @charlesouimet

@rasputitsadirt featured one of the most challengi

@rasputitsadirt featured one of the most challenging starts and finishes to a race I’ve ever experienced. 🤯

I couldn’t have hoped for a better setup: my @pirelli_cycling Cinturato H measures 52mm on my @dtswiss GRC 1400, and despite the mud, the clearance on my @feltbicycles Breed was still 🤌! #gobigorgohome

Shout out to @inspire_athlete_management for making this dream bike possible! 🫶

All photos by: @bprotaz

Hopefully, I’ll see you there! I can’t wait to

Hopefully, I’ll see you there! I can’t wait to race this unique course for the third time.

@rasputitsadirt recon 👀 Version longue dispo s

@rasputitsadirt recon 👀

Version longue dispo sur la page de la @poutinemafia!

It’s been a tough decision not to attend @seaott

It’s been a tough decision not to attend @seaotterclassic this year, but I needed to put my money where my mouth is. I keep saying there isn’t enough #gravel racing on the #eastcoast, and supporting those that already exist is the least I can do.

That being said, I’ll be racing at @rasputitsadirt this weekend!!! 😍 This legendary race is known for its vibrant atmosphere and challenging muddy course. The organization has gifted me some FREE REGISTRATIONS, so if you’re not in yet, this is your chance! 💸

Here are two simple steps to enter the giveaway:

Share this post in your story.
Follow @rasputitsadirt.

#bonnechance!

PS. You have until midnight tomorrow; I’ll do the draw on Thursday morning.

Photo: @velophoto.tx

Less than a week before the race, the organization

Less than a week before the race, the organization had to shorten the course because snow had rendered two sections unrideable. On race day, we enjoyed a late start at 9:00 AM, allowing the temperature to rise above 0°C.

@belgianwaffleride Utah can be broken down into three parts:

• The START to the 10km SINGLE TRACK
• The 10km SINGLE TRACK to the LAST CLIMB (4km at 6%)
• The LAST CLIMB to the FINISH

The first 20km were straightforward until we turned left and encountered a strong crosswind. The lead car, inadvertently while taking photos, helped create a front selection by blocking the wind. Caught in a suboptimal position, I had to exert nearly maximum effort for 4 minutes to catch up. Shortly after this effort, many riders managed to rejoin, and the group chemistry quickly deteriorated, swelling the front group to over 50 riders. After 10km of easier riding, I timed an attack perfectly and broke away solo, ideally positioning myself to enter the single track first. I navigated the beach sector—a rugged double track—alone, and was then caught by a small lead group just as I entered the 10km single track.

In the single track, @andrewlespy pushed the pace, and we emerged as a group of 10 with Andrew leading solo. Our group was disorganized, and after some disagreements, @pstetina managed to break away with @bjlarson and catch up with Andrew. Behind them, our group’s dynamics didn’t improve, and by the bottom of the final climb, the three leaders had amassed a lead of over two minutes.

At the start of the 4km climb, I moved to the front and set a hard pace, with only @juliengagne and @torbjornroed able to keep up. Over the climb, Toby appear to be struggling. Initially, I believed he was the one to beat, and pulling him along seemed counterproductive. In hindsight, it’s clear he was genuinely in bad shape, and I should have assumed more of the workload. Less than 2km from the finish, I launched an attack from our group of four—we had caught up to Andrew and dropped Bjorn—in a final effort to catch Pete, but it was too late. I crossed the finish line 45 seconds behind him and 45 seconds ahead of the rest of the top five.

Photos: @unroadunltd & @itstaco.b

In case you missed them, both my @valleyoftearsgra

In case you missed them, both my @valleyoftearsgravel and @midsouthgravel race reports are now available on my YouTube channel (link in bio).

If you prefer to listen or read, both reports are also available in audio and written formats on the @theoptimalathlete podcast and blog. (Link in bio).

Photos by @roszko. 👌

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• Bike: @felt.un1td / @feltbicycles
• Wheels: @dtswiss
ִ• Laboratoire RIVA: @ostdenis
• @plaisirsgastronomiques: obeauvais
• Clothing: @rule28
• Fuel: @perfectsports
• Kindness: @jsamson61
• Groupset: @shimanogravel
• Helmet: @lazersportna
• Tires: @pirelli_cycling
• ERP System and CRM Software Services: @bigbang.360
• @toyotasteustache: @william_vialle
• Maisons Bonneville Homes: @stubbornbulls
• Bike Mechanic: @atelier_technolodge
• Components: @vision_tech_usa

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#feltUN1TD #FeltIsFast #dtswisswheels #competitiveedge #ambitiouscyclist #rule28 #GetAeroRideFaster #perfectsports #GRX #ExploreBeyond #UseYourHead
#toyotafam #technolodge #pirellicycling #alwaysahead

2nd today at @belgianwaffleride UT - such a fun da

2nd today at @belgianwaffleride UT - such a fun day out there!

Full race report very soon.

For now, thank you to all the brands & people below for making this possible. 👇

• Bike: @felt.un1td / @feltbicycles
• Wheels: @dtswiss
ִ• Laboratoire RIVA: @ostdenis
• @plaisirsgastronomiques: obeauvais
• Clothing: @rule28
• Fuel: @perfectsports
• Kindness: @jsamson61
• Groupset: @shimanogravel
• Helmet: @lazersportna
• Tires: @pirelli_cycling
• ERP System and CRM Software Services: @bigbang.360
• @toyotasteustache: @william_vialle
• Maisons Bonneville Homes: @stubbornbulls
• Bike Mechanic: @atelier_technolodge
• Components: @vision_tech_usa

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#feltUN1TD #FeltIsFast #dtswisswheels #competitiveedge #ambitiouscyclist #rule28 #GetAeroRideFaster #perfectsports #GRX #ExploreBeyond #UseYourHead
#toyotafam #technolodge #pirellicycling #alwaysahead

Photo: @alexis__cartier

@belgianwaffleride UT Bike Check: - Frame: @feltb

@belgianwaffleride UT Bike Check:

- Frame: @feltbicycles Breed Carbon
- Wheels: @dtswiss GRC 1400
- Groupset: @shimanogravel GRX Di2 (50/34 – 34/11)
- Tires: @pirelli_cycling Cinturato H (50mm)
- Components: @fsa_gravel
- Bottle Cages: @silca_velo Sicuro

Départ 9:00, demain!

PG, T.C. #photodump Ten days I’ll never forget

PG, T.C. #photodump

Ten days I’ll never forget! Thank you, @plaisirsgastronomiques for making it happen.

Now, off on a quick flight from LAX to LAS for the technically demanding @belgianwaffleride Utah!

You've most likely realized by now that I'm riding

Back home for 5 days before the next racing block!

Back home for 5 days before the next racing block!

I'm incredibly lucky with the weather - riding a gravel bike on snow is quite the rarity! The timing couldn’t have been more perfect. ☺️

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