How to train for gravel cycling in your 40s, 50s, and beyond

I get a few regular questions here on The Ride:
-What’s your favorite gravel bike?
-How do you train for gravel?
-And, how old ARE you?

This video answers the latter two questions, and here's my stock answer to the first:    • My Top 5 Gravel Bikes of 2023  

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