Indoor Base For Off-road Cyclists - Time Limited MTB, Gravel, CX
Indoor Base For Off-road Cyclists - Time Limited MTB, Gravel, CX
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Length
13 Weeks
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
Learn More about Structured Workouts.
Plan Description
3 months of Base/General Prep Period training to get you fit and ready for offroad cycling with indoor training combined with strength training. This plan maximizes the time you have!
This plan builds your capacity for tempo/sweet spot while also working on skills like single-leg pedaling (and clipping in). It uses short workouts, mostly under an hour and 2 strength workouts per week to help optimize power, body composition and strength. On bike, time is focused on coordination and intensity
This plan is best applied 3-8 months ahead of your competition season to allow 3+ months of specific/Build phase for a goal race.
Workouts provide options for outdoors or indoors and some cross-training depending on your location.
This plan is best applied 3-8 months ahead of your competition season to allow 3+ months of specific/Build phase for your specific event.
Is This Plan For You?
This plan is for someone with limited time and days to train.
It asks for 3-4 days on bike and 2 days strength (one day is strength + bike)
Weekly Volume ranges from 4 hours up to ~7.5hrs with options to extend and reduce volume.
You can use this plan by HR, Power or RPE (no device) - you do not need to use downloads as the title and description of each workout should allow for completion of the key elements of the workout.
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What Does It Include?
A test is provided to assess endurance and muscular endurance (threshold) and workouts are oriented towards improving those tests
You can use Power (via description and/or downloads) and/or Heart rate (using the description)
Strength/Core/Mobility is addressed and progressed to help you arrive healthy for your events. PDF Downloads and directions are included in this plan. 2 different routines are used for this 12 week plan
Downloads are included for some bike workouts ( for Garmin / Zwift Etc ). Endurance workouts or simple workouts or ones focused on technical skill may not have download to avoid confusion and direct your focus on relevant information for the goal of the workout.
Do you have an Irregular Schedule or Want a Custom Training Plan?
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How it Works
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
---|---|---|
Bike
x4
|
04:54:00 | 03:05:00 |
Strength
x2
|
01:14:00 | 01:00:00 |
Other
x1
|
00:09:00 | 00:30:00 |
Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
---|---|---|---|
|
04:54:00 | 03:05:00 | |
|
01:14:00 | 01:00:00 | |
|
00:09:00 | 00:30:00 |
Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Power Meter
- Heart Rate Monitor
- This plan includes a Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
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- Track your performance with robust data tracking and detailed graphs.
- Plan for your event in the TrainingPeaks calendar.
- Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
- Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
- If plan includes Structured Workouts, then planned workouts sync to compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time. Learn More
Refund Policy
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