8-WEEK GRAVEL & MIXED TERRAIN ENDURANCE
Build the durability, sustained power and repeatable punch that gravel demands. This 8-week plan develops the all-day engine and the late-ride strength to keep producing watts when the terrain turns rough, the climbs go loose, and the hours add up.
WHO IT'S FOR
Gravel and adventure riders, and anyone preparing for long mixed-surface events, who want to ride further, stay strong deep into a big day, and handle the constant surges of off-road terrain. It bridges a pure endurance base into the variable, punchy demands of gravel racing. Fully indoor- and Zwift-compatible; every session is built around your FTP, so it works on any smart trainer.
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
A bigger aerobic engine, stronger sustained tempo and sweet-spot power for loose climbs, the durability to hold power 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 roughly 6 to 8 hours, with two rest days and a long weekend ride that grows as you do. Weeks 1-4 build the endurance base and sweet-spot strength; Weeks 5-8 add threshold, late-ride fatigue work and a full gravel race simulation. A recovery week and a Gravel Grind Benchmark in Week 4 set your baseline; Week 8 repeats the exact test so you can measure your gains.
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.