🏔️ The 2026 Leadville 100 12-Week Training Plan 🚴‍♂️

This plan is made specifically for the critical last 3 months of training before The Leadville 100 mile Mountain Bike Race. This plan is demanding, just like the race! This plan is different from other plans because it is made specifically for adults who must balance work and social/family calendars AND because it has been used and proven by so many athletes just like you! This plan answers the question of how much you need to train to finish Leadville.

This plan builds your fitness, skills and tactics so that you can put together a great performance on race day. It has been proven by the number of finishes and belt-buckles it has accumulated over 10+ years of use by adult athletes.

It starts about 3 Months out from the Leadville Event date each year and ends on the event date each year. The plan starts on Monday May 11th 2026 but can be started the following week as well.

Doing a Different Race?If you would like to follow a plan like similar to this but without the guidance and dates specific to Leadville, please use our 100 miler Training Plan plan (here)

Is This Leadville Mountain Bike Training Plan For You?

This plan is for Intermediate and advanced riders who are skilled and/or bold enough to take on a challenging event like the Leadville 100 Trail Mountain Bike Race! It 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 get both 9 and 12-hour belt buckles.

The plan requires about 5-8 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, baseline fitness and your goals in the event.

What Does this Leadville Cycling Plan Include?

• Leadville Tips or 'Beta' that are invaluable to avoid common mistakes and boost your results


• Structured Workout Downloads are included for *many* bike workouts ( for Garmin / Zwift Etc )


• Garmin Workouts for Leadville you can download to your bike computer


• 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

⚡Need a Custom Plan?⚡

If You have an irregular schedule or bold performance goals? Our personalized 3-Month Made-for-You Plans are a unique offering from Consummate Athlete that remove the guesswork by tailoring your training plan to your life, schedule, goals, and equipment.

Learn more about our Made-for-You Plans here.

Questions?

Email Peter with any questions or to discuss your ideal plan.