8 week - XC MTB Pre Season Peak Plan
8 week - XC MTB Pre Season Peak Plan
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Length
8 Weeks
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
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Plan Description
This 8 week plan is designed for intermediate level cyclists with access to a power meter looking to take on an XC (MTB) race and want to build on a range of skills and prepare the body for the demands of an XC event. If you are just returning from off season we recommend completing one of our 4-8 week base plans first.
When should this plan plan be done?
This is a pre season plan aimed to take you from a winter foundation phase to race ready and fit.
What you can expect
This 8 week plan will be focusing on the aerobic development with particular attention to your lactate buffering abilities at or above FTP, a fundamental element within XC racing. We will also focus on the skills that are crucial for a season of racing. From technical A line practice to race starts. The later parts of this plan will focus on the top end fitness needed to get prepare for the first race of the season.
How it Works
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
MTB
x3
|
05:04:00 | 04:00:00 |
|
Day Off
x2
|
—— | —— |
|
Bike
x2
|
02:22:00 | 01:33:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
05:04:00 | 04:00:00 | |
|
|
—— | —— | |
|
|
02:22:00 | 01:33:00 |
Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Power Meter
- This plan includes a Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
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- Track your performance with robust data tracking and detailed graphs.
- Plan for your event in the TrainingPeaks calendar.
- Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
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Refund Policy
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