Get Unbound XL and two hundred mile ready. This twelve week gravel ultra event plan builds the deep endurance, sustained tempo, durability and fuelling mastery that a ten to twenty hour off road day demands, on 9 to 12 hours a week, fully Zwift and indoor trainer compatible.

WHO IT IS FOR: Riders targeting an ultra gravel event such as Unbound XL, a two hundred mile off road day, or any very long gravel or endurance ride. You should be comfortable riding three to four hours and ready to build toward six.

HOW IT PROGRESSES: A gravel foundation and base block, an ultra distance block where long rides grow from three hours to a six hour dress rehearsal, and a race specificity block with a five hour race simulation and a refined second rehearsal, split by two recovery weeks. It finishes with a race week taper and your EVENT DAY on day 84.

WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT: This is a true ultra build, not a scaled up race plan. Very long aerobic rides, sustained low cadence gravel tempo, back to back big weekend days, durability efforts placed late, extreme fuelling practice toward 90g carbs per hour, and full dress rehearsals prepare you for the real demands of an ultra gravel event. Every ride carries a six part coaching description, a pre ride fuelling and pacing cue, and a verified sports science reference.

WHAT TO EXPECT EACH WEEK: Four to five rides, one or two quality gravel sessions, a progressive long ride with late efforts, and a back to back easy day, all with relentless fuelling and pacing practice. Set an FTP from day one and the whole plan scales to you.