BJL Coaching's Gran Fondo 8-Week Training Plan!

This training plan is designed for cyclists getting ready for Gran Fondos around world. The workouts are effective and efficient to get you prepared to meet the demands of the event, while ensuring that you arrive fresh and ready to race.

The plan uses the TrainingPeaks Workout Builder, which makes the workouts very easy to follow on your head unit or online training platform. Workouts can be automatically downloaded to all of the popular devices such as Garmin, Wahoo, and Lyzene, as well as online platforms such as Zwift and RGT.

While the plan was developed using power targets, you can also successfully execute the plan using heart rate or even relative perceived exertion. A zone guide is included with the plan to help you train at the appropriate intensity levels.

Also included with the plan is a Threshold Setting Guideline and Workout Instructions to help you get the most out of your training.

Each week ranges between 7 and 9 hours of riding, with opportunities to extend for athletes with a larger base and more time. The week days are kept at 90 minutes or below, with two days off the bike each week. Weekends have one longer day and one shorter day which can be extended. Days can be moved to fit an individual’s schedule, and group rides can be substituted in for endurance or intensity days, depending on which is appropriate. Before starting the plan, athletes should have a solid level of fitness and be accustomed to training for 6-10 hours per week.

The plan was designed and delivered by Coach Brian Lariviere of BJL Coaching. Brian has been coaching athletes of all ability and fitness levels since 2005. His athletes have been very successful with many podium finishers for Gran Fondos, Regional Events and Series, State Competitions, Stage Races, and National Events. Additionally, Coach Brian has been racing since 1993 and brings decades of experience from countless road, mountain bike, and cyclocross events.

If you’re looking for a more customized coaching experience or for this or any other cycling event, please visit BJL Coaching on the web at wwwBJLCoaching.com or e-mail Brian at BJLCoaching@gmail.com
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