Racing gravel is about grit, strategy, and smart preparation.
If you have limited time during the week to train, due to career, family and other commitments, this plan will help you make the BEST USE of that limited time.
This 8-week plan is designed to build your strength, endurance, and race-day confidence, ensuring you show up to the start line ready to ride your best. With a mix of structured power-based intervals, endurance rides, and skill sessions, you'll develop the ability to handle race efforts while staying strong over the long haul. This plan is best for an intermediate to advanced level rider who is looking to complete a 4-7 hour gravel race feeling strong.
You will need a power meter and should know what your approximate FTP is prior to starting the plan for best results. If you don't currently have an estimation, complete a ramp test before starting them plan.
Your weekends will be dedicated to longer rides to simulate race-day efforts, while weekday sessions will be shorter but purposeful—hitting the high-intensity efforts needed to boost your FTP, endurance, and ability to surge when needed. Rest and recovery weeks (weeks 4 and 8) are built in to allow adaptation, and race-day simulation workouts will ensure you're dialed in with nutrition, hydration, and gear.
Strength, Mobility and Flexibility sessions are built into this plan to supplement your on the bike training. You will need basics like dumbbells, kettle bells, bands for the exercises, but you can improvise if need be.
By the end of this plan, you'll have the power, pacing, and mental toughness to push through the challenges of race day. Most importantly, you’ll be grateful for the opportunity to test yourself, enjoy the journey, and celebrate the work you've put in. Gravel racing is about adventure—so let’s get after it!
* Personalized Coaching – Thoughtful, individual plans to meet your goals/lifestyle.
* Injury Prevention & Recovery – Train smart & stay strong for more consistent gains.
* Efficient Training – Maximize results with limited time using evidence based training.
* Support Through Life Changes – Injury, menopause & other transitions.
* Skill & Performance Development – Ride stronger, move better longer.
* Balanced, Realistic Approach – Train hard, stay healthy, enjoy sport!