Lawrence Naesen puts our Performance Pocket Wax to the test

Gravel races are the ultimate test for both riders and equipment. Long distances, mixed terrain, dust, mud. It’s where chains usually suffer the most. That’s why the Falling Leaves Gravel in Finland, part of the Nordic Gravel Series, was the perfect playground for Laurens Naesen to put our brand-new Performance Pocket Wax to the test.

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The Perfect Travel Companion

In the days leading up to the race, Lawrence spent time preparing on the Finnish gravel roads. But there was one problem: he didn’t have his Cyclowax heater with him. That’s exactly where the Performance Pocket Wax comes in.


"For me it was perfect," Lawrence said. "I could just drip it on my chain in the evening, leave it overnight, and the chain was ready to go the next morning. It really made prep days so much easier."


Lawrence Naesen bike trip

Race Day: 180 Kilometers of Gravel

On the big day, Lawrence lined up for 180 kilometres of pure gravel at Falling Leaves. A brutal test for any drivetrain. But using our Performance Pocket Wax, his chain stayed clean, dry, and fast throughout the entire race.


"What impressed me most was how dry the chain felt," Lawrence explained. "Other liquid waxes I’ve used always stayed a bit sticky, picking up dirt. But this one was completely dry, even after a long day on gravel."


That dryness is exactly what makes Performance Pocket Wax stand out. No dirt build-up, no extra friction, just consistent performance from start to finish.


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Performance Pocket Wax for Training and Racing

Lawrence didn’t just use our Performance Pocket Wax on race day. He relied on it during his prep rides, too and came away convinced that it’s a reliable solution for both training and competition.


"For me, this is the product you bring on a trip when you don’t have your heater," he said. "It worked perfectly in training, and then again in the race itself. I was really impressed."


Performance Pocket Wax is just a high-performance option built for riders who are doing multiple day bike trips, without access to their heater.


Lawrence Naesen race day cyclowax

Ready for your next bike trip?

Lawrence’s verdict is clear: Performance Pocket Wax is the perfect companion for multi-day trips, race prep, and any time you can’t bring your heater with you. It delivers the clean, dry performance you expect from our products.


If you’re planning a multi-day bike ride or a weekend getaway, Cyclowax Performance Pocket Wax is the perfect travel companion. It’s simple to use, lightweight, and works with our hot wax products so you can leave your heater at home and still get a clean, fast, and durable chain.


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