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Indoor Base for Off Road Cyclists - Time Limited MTB, Gravel, CX

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Indoor Base for Off Road Cyclists - Time Limited MTB, Gravel, CX

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Author

Peter Glassford

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Length

13 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Plan Description



About This Plan


3 months of Indoor base Training to get you fit and ready for off road cycling. This popular 5-star Plan utilizes indoor cycling training and 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

Is This Plan For You?


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.

This plan is for someone with limited time and days to train. It asks for 3-5 days on bike and 2 days strength

Weekly Volume ranges from 5 hours up to ~10 hours with MANY 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.

If this doesn't describe you please See all of our plans here !

What Does It Include?



  • Structured Workout Downloads are included for Garmin / Zwift Etc.

  • A test is provided to assess endurance and threshold

  • A core routine and weekly yoga sessions are provided via PDF

  • Workout Description with HR, Power and/or RPE - Flexible to your equiptment and preferences

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Questions?


Please feel free to email Peter for more details.


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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x4
05:30:00 04:00:00
Strength x2
01:05:00 00:45:00
Other x1
00:09:00 00:30:00
Custom x1
00:20:00 00:15:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
05:30:00 04:00:00
Strength
01:05:00 00:45:00
Other
00:09:00 00:30:00
Custom
00:20:00 00:15:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Power Meter
  • Heart Rate Monitor

All supported devices

~ Peter Glassford - Cycling Training Plans & MTB Coaching ~

Consummate Athlete - Off Road Cycling Coaching

Peter Glassford is a full-time Chartered Professional Cycling Coach specializing in off-road cycling disciplines including mountain bike, gravel and cyclocross. He's also a Registered Kinesiologist and has been coaching since 2000.

Along with author Molly Hurford, he operates Consummate Athlete:a website, podcast and coaching business that helps busy adult athletes balance life and big adventures by focusing on Consistency, Confidence, Cross-training and Community!


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