About This 100 Mile MTB Training Plan
This is a 3 Month Specific Build Training Plan for Long Mountain Bike Races (e.g. 100 milers).
This plan will get you fit but also make sure you are prepared technically, tactically, and logistically. It follows the same progressions and ideas I have used to help athletes through big races like Leadville, Marji Gesick, Lumberjack, Mohican, and more.
Because 100 mile mountain bike races can range in technicality and physiological demands there are a few notes on how to adjust key preparation workouts to better prepare you for your specific 100 miler.
Is This Endurance Mountain Bike Plan For You?
This plan is for Intermediate and advanced riders doing a 100 mile mountain bike marathon-styled race in about 3 months. It has a multiple Days on a mountain bike weekly, so if you do not want to ride your mountain bike often, this is not the plan for you!
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The plan requires about 6-8 hours in shorter weeks up to 12-15 hours in longer weeks. The workouts suggest a range that you choose based on your daily availability and your baseline fitness.
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What Does this MTB Training Plan Include?
- Endurance Tips that help to avoid common mistakes and boost your results
- Structured Workout Downloads are included for *many* bike workouts ( for Garmin / Zwift Etc )
- Many Workouts that can be done indoors if desired/required
- Core routine and 1-2 weekly yoga sessions are provided and encouraged throughout the plan
- Workout Description with HR, Power and/or RPE - Flexible to your equipment and preferences
- Guidance and Options to shorten or extend workouts based on goals and availability
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Questions?
Email Peter with any questions or to discuss your ideal plan.
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!