Greg’s Take: From WorldTour Roads to Gravel Dust
Greg Van Avermaet has spent most of his career riding the biggest races on tarmac. For him, watts are everything. But when he switched to gravel, he discovered something new: it’s not only about saving watts — it’s also about staying clean.
"On the road, watts matter. On gravel, watts and cleanliness matter even more.”
Greg has been riding on hot wax for years now, and he’s very clear about it: there’s no going back. A waxed chain runs smoother, stays clean in the dust, and makes the whole bike easier to handle when the conditions get rough.
Freddy’s Take: Gravel Watts + Zero Maintenance
Freddy Ovett isn’t a WorldTour rider with a full team of mechanics behind him. He races gravel, trains on Zwift, and manages his own bikes. That means reliability and easy maintenance matter as much as performance.
"I don’t have a full-time mechanic. Hot wax makes the bike faster and bike maintenance easier.”
Freddy actually got into hot wax because of Greg. And once he switched, the benefits were clear: more speed, less hassle, and a chain that stays clean long after the ride is done. His verdict is simple: once you ride wax, you don’t go back.
Both Greg and Freddy ride the same Cyclowax setup:
Clean chains, pre-waxed and ready to ride
Performance Wax Tablets for speed and durability
Pocket Wax for topping up on the go
It’s the combination that keeps their drivetrains fast, clean, and almost maintenance-free — whether they’re on gravel in Girona or riding indoors on Zwift.
