MTB XC / XCO Build Training Plan - Mountain Bike Races Under 3 hours
MTB XC / XCO Build Training Plan - Mountain Bike Races Under 3 hours
Length
13 Weeks
Plan Description
About This MTB Cross-Country Training Plan
This plan is best applied 8-12 weeks ahead of your goal of Cross-Country or 'XCO' mountain bike race under 3 hours. It focuses on developing speed and off-road proficiency.
Ideally, you will have completed a general preparation or 'base' phase to establish fitness and cycling skills before this more specific block of training. It is appropriate for riders who have raced and trained before (intermediate/advanced)
If your race is further away consider our Best Selling Off Road Base Training Plan
Is This MTB Training Plan for You?
This plan is ideal for riders who are 2-3 months out from their competition season. It build your specific fitness before and into the mountain bike race season.
- Designed for Mountain Bikers who can ride outside
- Requires 4–6 days on the bike and 1-2 days of strength/core work per week
- Weekly volume ranges from 6 to ~12 hours, with many options to scale volume up or down
- Usable with Heart Rate, Power, or RPE (no device required)
Not quite the right fit? See all of our training plans here.
What’s Included in Consummate Athlete Training Plans?
- Structured workout downloads for Garmin, Zwift, and other platforms
- Baseline fitness tests to assess endurance and threshold
- PDFs (or links) for core/strength routines and yoga/mobility sessions
- Clear workout descriptions using HR, Power, and/or RPE for full flexibility
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Questions?
Email Peter with any questions or to discuss your ideal plan.
How it Works
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Bike
x4
|
05:43:00 | 05:00:00 |
|
MTB
x2
|
03:36:00 | 04:00:00 |
|
Custom
x2
|
00:37:00 | 00:30:00 |
|
Other
x1
|
00:05:00 | 00:30:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
05:43:00 | 05:00:00 | |
|
|
03:36:00 | 04:00:00 | |
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|
00:37:00 | 00:30:00 | |
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|
00:05:00 | 00:30:00 |
Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Heart Rate Monitor
- This plan includes a Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
- Access your training plan anywhere on the TrainingPeaks mobile and desktop apps.
- 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.
- Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
- If plan includes Structured Workouts, then planned workouts sync to compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time. Learn More
Refund Policy
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