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Ride your Next Gran Fondo FASTER and STRONGER! Intermediate Cyclist Training Plan

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Ride your Next Gran Fondo FASTER and STRONGER! Intermediate Cyclist Training Plan

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Author

Menachem Brodie

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Length

16 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


Learn More about Structured Workouts.

Plan Description

Human Vortex Training Menachem BrodieDesigned by exercise scientist, expert coach and athlete Menachem Brodie, BS, CSCS this program brings you his knowledge, experience, and expertise from coaching endurance athletes from around the globe the last 9+ years.

Looking to ride Stronger and Faster at your next Gran Fondo?
This program will allow the intermediate rider the ability to increase their speed and power for their next 120km-160km Gran Fondo, or Century Ride.


What does this program feature?
This program features 4 days a week of training with significant time at intensity (Tempo effort+) and focuses on those riders who are looking to train 2 days mid-week, and both weekend days. Mid week rides are 75 minutes or less, and weekend rides range from 3-6 hours.
Weekly training times range from 8-12 hours (only 1 week is 12 hours-week 9, and 1 week is 11 hours-week 11).


What are the requirements to use this program?
Riders should be able to handle back to back weekend training rides 3.5-4.5 hours in length, with intensity, as well as 2 weekday rides 75 min in length. Most riders who choose this plan have been riding for 1-2 years, and have completed 15+ rides 70+ miles in length.


I don't race, but my weekend group rides are fast 2.5-3.5 hour sufferfests, is this program right for me?
Yes! As long as one of your weekend rides in 2.5-3.5 hours in length with 15-20% of that time at intensity (tempo or higher), this program will work for you!

Questions? Please visit us on the web at HumanVortexTraining.com or email Coach Brodie directly at: Brodie@HumanVortexTraining.com.

Menachem Brodie coaching certifications

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x4
08:40:00 06:00:00
Day Off x3
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Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
08:40:00 06:00:00
Day Off
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Power Meter
  • GPS

All supported devices

Menachem Brodie, NSCA-CSCS, McGill Method Certified Practitioner

Human Vortex Training

I help 40+ year old cyclists & triathletes get stronger & feel better than they did at 20

  • Leading Strength Coach for Cyclists & Triathletes
  • World's only McGill Method Certified Cycling & Triathlon Coach

I've helped age-group cyclists and triathletes from beginners to seasoned veterans, just like you, to get stronger in their sport of cycling or triathlon, improve mobility, flexibility, balance, and power, to live a pain-free active life that they love & can do until they decide to stop.


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  • Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
  • If plan includes Structured Workouts, then planned workouts sync to compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time. Learn More

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