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7. Unbound 200 - Finisher - Advanced (12 weeks)

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7. Unbound 200 - Finisher - Advanced (12 weeks)

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Author

Matti Rowe

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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.


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Plan Description


You've finished events before. You know you can do the distance. But you also know there's another gear you're not finding. This plan unlocks it—not through more volume, but through better structure. The difference between finishing and competing isn't more hours. It's better hours.



Finishing and racing Unbound Gravel 200 require different engines. Finishing takes endurance. Racing takes power you can repeat for 10+ hours. The Finisher Advanced plan builds both—but in the right order and the right proportions. Base isn't just riding. Intensity isn't just suffering. It's built to create race-day capacity, not training-day heroics.



What the Finisher Advanced plan Includes


Heat adaptation weeks (6-10) that improve performance 5-8% through controlled exposure. Heat adaptation for Unbound: weeks 6-10 controlled exposure prepares for 85-95°F Kansas racing conditions. Hydration targets: 32+ oz/hour fluid intake with individual validation—test and dial in during training.



18,000+ Word Guide


18,000 words covering everything. Training science through race-day tactics.


Race Week Protocol — Proven taper sequence that peaks fitness without losing form. Fueling Protocols: 60-80g Carbs/Hour — High-carb fueling strategy with practice protocols—automatic execution under stress. Race Tactics — Pacing strategy for 10-14 hours—how to start conservatively and finish strong.



Alternative?


Or you could keep doing unstructured training. Random hard days. No progression. Fitness that doesn't translate.



What This Plan Delivers


The difference between finishing and competing is execution. This builds both.


Race execution protocols • Power distribution for variable terrain • No-BS fueling and hydration • Technical skills under fatigue



Unbound. For people who want their fitness to show up predictably, not accidentally.



Browse all plans: gravelgodcycling.com/unbound-200


GRAVEL GOD CYCLING
gravelgodcoaching@gmail.com


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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x7
11:25:00 12:00:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
11:25:00 12:00:00

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

Hey! I'm Matti - also known as the Gravel God himself!

If you're into gravel racing and want to be as fast as possible, you had better choose me!

Why?

Because I'm the fastest, least talented person to ever ride a bike. I've made every mistake in the book so you don't have to and I'm here to save you years of failure and struggle.

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.


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