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Gravel God Beginner 1 - Base Period

Includes Structured Workouts

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


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Author

Matti Rowe

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Length

6 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

Gravel fever 🌡️is sweeping the nation. Your friends are doing it. Events are popping up all over the place. The road scene was never cool, mountain biking is so mid-90s, and track cycling is confusing. Running has never tempted you.


You ordered Racing and Training with a Power Meter but are confused about what ‘watts’ are and ‘base’ and why you can’t just go out and train as hard as you can as much as you can while only eating rice crackers.


Don’t worry, the Gravel God Cycling has got your back.  We put together a gravel-specific base plan for you so you can train the right way rather than repeating the same 10 workouts on Zwift.


So, do you want the secrets to becoming a Gravel God?


🔥🔥WHAT AM I GETTING???🔥🔥



  1. Science! - I went to school and learned fancy words like 'periodization', 'TSS', 'FRC', and 'carbs'.

  2. Structured Workouts! - Because if you can't export your workout to Zwift, what's the point?

  3. Unconventional Approach -Mental Training included!  You get a therapist AND a coach!

  4. Clever Workout Descriptions! - I keep you laughing when you're in pain.

  5. Power-based Training! - Because who doesn't have a power meter now?

  6. Mobility workouts!- Learn how to touch your toes!

  7. 6,000-word guide! - I cover everything, from equipment to nutrition to race tactics to life advice!

  8. Emails! - You can email me at gravelgodcoacing@gmail.com and we won't ignore you.

  9. Re-usability! - Buy the plan once, use it every year until gravel racing isn't cool anymore.

  10. Scolding! - I call you out so you don’t have to learn the hard way!


Gravel God Cycling is more than a training plan


Boredom is a sin, which is why Gravel God Cycling pumps out the freshest content in the business to keep you entertained. Check out my articles for deep dives into training, racing, and life.  Level up your knowledge with free resources covering the spiciest topics in endurance training.  Subscribe to the newsletter for a weekly laugh.


 




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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x4
07:51:00 05:00:00
Other x2
00:15:00 00:10:00
Strength x2
00:30:00 00:20:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
07:51:00 05:00:00
Other
00:15:00 00:10:00
Strength
00:30:00 00:20:00
Day Off
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Power Meter
  • GPS

All supported devices

Matti Rowe

Gravel God Cycling Coaching

I'm a cycling coach and writer. When I'm not helping my athletes get faster on a bike I write obvious, overlooked training content that makes cycling training easy to understand.

I think racing and training is crucial to living your best life, and living your best life is about looking back and seeing how much more Badass you are now than your past self.

Hit me up. Let's go beat the past together.


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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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