About This 24-Hour MTB Race Training Plan
This training plan gives you the best workouts and training progressions we have used to prepare adult masters athletes for 24-hour Solo MTB Races such as the Chico 24-Hours of Summer Solstice and the 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo.
The plan requires 7-15 hours per week but there are many options noted to extend or reduce durations as your schedule, fitness and goals dictate. The biggest week has an option of pushing towards 20+ hours to approach the 24-hr race time over a week and one key week suggests the option of a challenge or 'practice race' to help you prepare for the demands of this long distance event.
Is This 24hr Endurance Mountain Bike Plan For You?
The 24 hour Solo Specific Build Plan is for any athlete who is bold enough to take on a solo-24-hour bike race!
That said, if you are a beginner or a pro please consider 3 Month Made for You Training Plans or our Personalized Coaching Programs for Adult Cyclists
This plan assumes you have some fitness base coming into these last 3 months. This plan is targeted at adults with jobs so it is not extreme in volume and focuses on getting time off-road to develop both skill and fitness using intervals.
If you are more than 3 months out from your goal please consider doing the Best Selling 3 Month Base Offroad Plan before doing this plan
What Does the 24-hr Training Plan It Include?
- Structured Workout Downloads are included for *many* bike workouts ( for Garmin / Zwift Etc )
- Many Workouts that can be done indoors if desired
- 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
Do you have an Irregular Schedule, Bold Goals and/or Looking for a Customized Training Plan?
Order your own 3 Month Made For You Training Plan, which eliminate much of the friction of pre-made plans because it takes your schedule, goals, equipment, and abilities into account
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Questions?
Please feel free to email Peter for more details.
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!