This training plan has been designed by Pav Bryan — Olympic cycling coach, TrainingPeaks Level 2 Coach and Amazon #1 Author.
Want to build a stronger endurance base this winter?
This plan is designed for cyclists who want to use the winter to improve the fitness, power and durability needed for sportives, Gran Fondos and long-distance events.
Rather than relying only on traditional base miles, the plan uses a focused mix of aerobic work, sustained efforts, higher-intensity training and strength work to improve your ability to ride strongly for longer.
The result is a structured winter that develops your aerobic engine, sustainable power and fatigue resistance before you move into more event-specific preparation.
Who this plan is for
This version is best suited to riders who are already training consistently and are comfortable averaging around 300–500 TSS per week.
It works particularly well if your future goals include Gran Fondos, sportives, centuries or other long-distance cycling events.
What the plan includes
- Progressive endurance training developing aerobic fitness and durability
- Focused sessions building sustainable power and climbing strength
- Higher-intensity work supporting overall cycling performance
- Cadence and cycling-efficiency work
- Core and strength training
- Regular recovery to support adaptation
The plan uses a focused winter-training approach, building fitness and strength before moving into longer, more event-specific preparation later in the season.
You can follow the cycling sessions using power, heart rate or perceived exertion, although a power meter provides additional precision.
Many sessions use TrainingPeaks structured workouts with power, heart rate and cadence targets where appropriate.
Starting after your end-of-season break
The plan assumes you've taken some recovery at the end of your season. If you've had an extended break, start conservatively and allow your fitness to rebuild before progressing through the harder training.
Want the plan adapted around you?
A pre-built plan is a great option if you're comfortable managing your own training.
But no generic plan can know your exact fitness, available time, recovery, event goals, strengths, weaknesses or how you're responding from week to week.
If you'd like me to build and manage your training personally, you can upgrade to 1:1 coaching at any point.
TrainingPeaks plan customers receive an exclusive coaching upgrade offer.
You'll find details and a link to book a free consultation with me at the start of the plan.
Build the endurance, strengthen the engine — and start your next season ready to go long.
Olympic cycling coach, TrainingPeaks Level 2 Coach, Amazon #1 Author and Seven Summits cycling world record holder. I coach riders from first Gran Fondos and amateur races through to ultra-endurance, national and world-class performance. My approach combines proven training principles with your goals, available time, recovery and life outside cycling.