12-WEEK GRAVEL & MIXED TERRAIN ENDURANCE

The complete gravel build. Twelve weeks to develop the all-day engine, the sustained climbing strength and the repeatable punch that rough, surging terrain demands - with the volume and progression to arrive at your big event genuinely race-fit.

WHO IT'S FOR
Committed gravel and adventure riders, and anyone targeting a long, demanding mixed-surface event who can train 8 to 10 hours a week. It takes you from an endurance base through three progressive build blocks into race-specific work and a full taper. Fully indoor- and Zwift-compatible; every session is built around your FTP.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
A bigger aerobic engine, stronger threshold and sweet-spot power for loose climbs, deep durability to hold watts late in long rides, repeatable surges over rolling terrain, smoother traction and torque on low grip, and a rehearsed fuelling strategy for long days.

HOW IT WORKS
Five rides a week across 8 to 10 hours, with two rest days and a long weekend ride that grows to around three and a half hours. Three build blocks are separated by recovery-and-test weeks, then race-specific intensity, a full gravel race simulation, and a taper. The Gravel Grind Benchmark runs three times - Weeks 4, 8 and 12 - so you can track your gains across the whole plan.

WHAT YOU NEED
A smart trainer or power meter and a set FTP. Every workout is fully structured and downloads straight to your head unit or Zwift.

Each session includes coach's notes explaining what it does, how it should feel and how to pace it. Built by Evolve Coaching. Train smarter. Go further.