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6-Week Grand Fondo Builder - sportive,low volume, endurance, FTP, time-crunched

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6-Week Grand Fondo Builder - sportive,low volume, endurance, FTP, time-crunched

Includes Structured Workouts

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


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Author

NPcycle

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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

🏁 6-Week Sportive Builder (Beginner) | 4–6hr/week | Power-Based
Build the fitness, pacing, and confidence you need for your first big sportive or distance challenge — in just 4–6 hours per week.

This structured 6-week plan is perfect for new riders, busy athletes, or anyone preparing for their first event using power-based training. We’ve taken the guesswork out of how to train efficiently, so you can ride longer, feel stronger, and arrive ready — not wrecked.

✅ Plan Features:
4–6 hours/week — achievable volume for real-world schedules

One targeted intensity session per week — get faster without burnout

Power-based — structured workouts built around your personal FTP

Gradual progression — designed to build confidence, not crush you

What to Expect:
Each week includes one focused intensity workout (e.g. sub-threshold or tempo intervals) alongside endurance rides and recovery days. We start with an FTP test to set your zones and build from there.

You’ll improve:

Pacing skills and energy management for longer rides

Aerobic fitness and muscular endurance

Confidence riding solo or in groups at steady effort

Fatigue resistance without excessive weekly hours

Who This Is For:
Riders training for their first sportive or challenge event

Athletes new to structured power-based training

Cyclists riding 3x/week looking to train smart, not just ride more

Anyone with limited time but big goals

Why Train With Us?
Our plans are built by experienced performance coaches who work with real riders every day—from first-time sportive finishers to elite-level racers. We write every session with intention: no filler, no fluff. Just smart, effective training that respects your time and gets you to the line in great shape.

We believe in:

Clarity over complexity

Progress over punishment

Results built sustainably

Let this be the plan that takes you from hoping you’ll finish… to knowing you will.

How it Works

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x4
05:10:00 04:00:00
Day Off x2
—— ——
strength x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
05:10:00 04:00:00
Day Off
—— ——
strength
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Power Meter

All supported devices

James Swadling

NP cycle

Elevate your Performance with Expert Cycling Coaching
Science-based training methods to ensure you stay injury free and pedalling harder for longer.

We deliver high quality training plans to adapt to your time constraints with 1-1 coaching packages.

We specialise in off bike Strength and Conditioning with expert knowledge from Performance director Johnny Wilson, is a leader in the field of Sport & Exercise Medicine with over 20 years of experience


  • This plan includes a Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
  • Access your training plan anywhere on the TrainingPeaks mobile and desktop apps.
  • Track your performance with robust data tracking and detailed graphs.
  • Plan for your event in the TrainingPeaks calendar.
  • Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
  • 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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