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12-Week Gran Fondo Training Plan

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12-Week Gran Fondo Training Plan

Includes Structured Workouts

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Author

Benjamin Treble

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Length

12 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

Classical 12 week training plan, following 4 week mesocycle (blocks) structure. Where first three weeks build up over volume and intensity into a fourth recovery week. Plan follows a base block, build block and sharpening block aimed at developing a balance of aerobic and anaerobic capacity required for general road riding and racing. This plan suits recreational to amatuer riders, looking to improve their fitness in general or build up towards a specific event such as Gran Fondo! The plan allows for 7-10hrs of training a week excluding any additional strength/mobility work. The workouts are based on the latest science, including high-torque interval training and specific sessions for improving VO2max.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x4
07:24:00 03:55:00
Day Off x3
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Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
07:24:00 03:55:00
Day Off
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Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Power Meter

All supported devices

Benjamin Treble

Benny's Lab

Level 3 UCI qualified coach and post-graduate qualified sport scientist. I offer a range of sport science and coaching services for athletes. Whether amatuer and aiming for your first gran fondo or elite and targeting national/international performances, I am here to help you achieve your goals using scientific based practices.


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