8 Week (CX) Cyclocross Plan Masters aka Old Fast Guys/Gals
Author
Noel Bonk
All plans by this CoachLength
8 Weeks
Typical Week
2 Strength, 5 Bike, 2 Run, 2 Day Off
Longest Workout
2:30 hrs
Plan Specs
cycling cyclocross beginner intermediate advanced masters
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Summary
Masters athletes are a special breed and so we built a CX plan especially for them. This plan includes 8 weeks of progressive training that will build skills, power and endurance and launch you into a successful CX season!
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Sample Day 1
A strong and stable core is extemely important when it comes to cyclocross. Please choose 6 core exercises and do as supersets. For example.
Exercise 1 & 2 - Do 3 sets
Exercise 3 & 4 - Do 3 sets
Exercise 5 & 6 - Do 3 sets
Sample exercises:
Plank
Side Plank
1/2 Turkish Get-ups
Crunches
Bicycles
Leg lifts
Mountain Climbers
Bear Walks
Sample Day 2
Let's start out making sure your aerobic engine is ready to purr and not sputter!
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Do on CX bike, MTB or Fat Bike.
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Warm up:
5-10 mins, ride in Zone 2 / 85 rpm+.
Include 5 minutes in Zone 3 / 90-100 rpm.
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Main set:
Perform 1 x 90-120 minute at sub-threshold intensity - (high z3/ low z4) intervals.
Self Selected cadence.
This can be done on or off road.
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Any remaining time ride in Zone 2
Sample Day 3
CX requires that skills and technique are second nature. Get after the skills and drills and it will pay off come race day!
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Practice CX skills & drills
Include:
50 - mounts/dismounts
10 - standing starts. Try out different gearing, starting crank position and clipping in.
25 - suit case lifts. This is lifting you bike up and setting it down as you would when lifting it over a barrier. Right arm should be in front of saddle, not over it.
Sample Day 3
What? I have to run for CX? Yes! But we'll keep it short and to the point!
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Get a short run in of approximately 10-15 mins. Focus on good form. Run in CX shoes/cleats if possible
Sample Day 4
A strong and stable core is extemely important when it comes to cyclocross. Please choose 6 core exercises and do as supersets. For example.
Exercise 1 & 2 - Do 3 sets
Exercise 3 & 4 - Do 3 sets
Exercise 5 & 6 - Do 3 sets
Sample exercises:
Plank
Side Plank
1/2 Turkish Get-ups
Crunches
Bicycles
Leg lifts
Mountain Climbers
Bear Walks
Sample Day 5
Let's keep tuning that aerobic engine above and below threshold!
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Warm up:
15 mins in Zone 2 / 85 rpm+.
5 minutes in Zone 3 90+ rpm
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Main Set:
Perform 2 x 20 minute Cross Over intervals
85-90 rpm.
During the interval you will alternate 2 mins at sub-threshold and then 2 mins at VO2 for the entire interval (15 mins)
Ride easy for 10 minutes between intervals.
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Cool down:
5-10 mins of easy spinning
Sample Day 6
Ride on feel today - CX, Mt., Fat or Road. Minimize any time above zone 4.