Time crunched and looking for a SBT Gravel Training Plan?
This proven 10-week program includes progressive workouts and dedicated skill sessions designed to prepare you for SBT’s demanding “champagne gravel,” with roughly 70% off-road terrain. The plan develops the fitness, cornering ability, endurance, and power needed to handle long climbs reaching elevations of over 8,000 feet while staying strong enough to close gaps late in the race.
This plan is intended for experienced riders who already have at least 12 weeks of base training and 3 weeks of higher-tempo riding to establish a solid foundation.
Most midweek workouts are limited to 2 hours or less, while Mondays and Fridays are recovery or rest days. Each week also includes one longer weekend ride ranging from 4–7 hours.
For best results, begin this plan following a low-volume recovery week with a TSB of +20 or higher.
The program incorporates structured power-based intervals, strength conditioning to improve durability and late-race power, and scenario-based training to sharpen pacing, technical skills, and race-day execution.
If you choose to race during the training block, reduce overall TSS accordingly by replacing the scheduled workout with the race effort that most closely matches it.
Are you ready to build your top end and take on an action-packed 10-week ramp-up?
Trust your performance with someone who knows how to get there! My approach is blending cutting-edge sports science with the hard-earned race wisdom it takes to win.
If your goal is to conquer a big race, crush your local climb, go longer than ever or take road gravel cross or mountain biking, I’ll help you get there and make it fun!