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Endurance Mountain Bike Race (60 miles) - 8 Week Training Plan

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Endurance Mountain Bike Race (60 miles) - 8 Week Training Plan

Author

Melissa Ross

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Length

8 Weeks

Plan Description

This 8-week plan will prepare you for a 60 mile mountain bike race with challenging terrain. The plan starts out with a field test so you can determine your heart rate or power training zones. If you have a busy work schedule, the intervals can be done on your road or mountain bike. On the weekends, hit the trails for a gradual build each weekend.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
MTB x4
06:41:00 05:00:00
Bike x2
01:34:00 01:30:00
Day Off x2
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Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
MTB
06:41:00 05:00:00
Bike
01:34:00 01:30:00
Day Off
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Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Power Meter
  • Heart Rate Monitor

All supported devices

Melissa Ross

Killer Coach

Our moto is “What doesn’t Kill you, makes you stronger.” -Niche

Whether you are a beginner mountain biker, training for the local road season, your first Ironman, or tackling 24 hour endurance events, we can help you tackle your goals! No matter your challenge or busy schedule, we will customize a plan to fit around your lifestyle and maximize your results!


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