Updated: 01/03/2026
Type: Power-based

**If you are not training for a specific event or not needing to improve specific weaknesses, then your primary focus could be to increase your threshold power.**

This reusable 10-week Master (40+) FTP Builder plan aims to improve your 20-to-60-minute power and climbing ability, and aims to maintain aerobic endurance, fat utilization, body composition. Can be used across all disciplines and single day rides or races over a duration of 3 to 5 hours.

From the coach..., FTP training for master cyclists differs from FTP training for younger or less experienced cyclists. Master cyclists have more experience, higher threshold power and lactate tolerance than beginners. However, they also have less time and energy to train, have a lower VO2 max and recovery rate, and more accumulated fatigue and wear and tear; this FTP training plan for master cyclists takes into account these factors.

Who is this plan for: A master cyclist with a solid foundation and years of experience and racing under their belt who needs to focus on quality over quantity to prevent injuries, improve their power output.

When to start: Provided that you are reasonably fit — any time of the year.
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The Plan Layout

Ten weeks of specific workouts with built-in recovery to prevent overtraining.

Workouts are scheduled in a specific order to match expected fatigue, and allow for adequate recovery times based on workout intensity. The plan also includes nutrition and strength guidance to support training quality.

Week 1 includes a Functional Threshold Power (FTP) test to ensure you’re training at the level that’s right for you.
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Key Features

Supportive environment — helpful guidance, not formal coaching.

Easy to follow, RIDEANDRACE.NET training plans are based on research and practical experience. Workouts include some cycling science terms, but everything is explained in plain, simple language.
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For direct purchases, a small adjustment can be made to better fit your schedule. If you have any questions or need help choosing a pre-built plan, please contact me directly:
Email: rideandraceinfo@gmail.com

Or use the contact form on my TrainingPeaks coaching profile page.

Website: www.rideandrace.net