🏋️♀️ Includes 2 MTB-specific strength sessions per week
📞 Includes a 20-minute 1:1 coaching call to answer your training or racing questions
🌿 Built by a Margaret River-based coach who rides the Cape to Cape course year-round
I’m Sarah Hunter — a cycling coach and strength & conditioning coach with over 10 years of experience helping riders get stronger, fitter, and race-ready. I live in Margaret River, train year-round on the Cape to Cape trails, and have coached dozens of riders to successful finishes and personal bests in this legendary multi-day event.
This 12-week Ultimate Training Plan is for riders who want structure, strength, and race-day confidence — without needing full-time coaching. Whether this is your first Cape to Cape or you’re looking to ride stronger than last year, this plan provides the tools to help you train with purpose and show up prepared.
Whats included?
• A structured 12-week plan (Heart rate based) delivered in TrainingPeaks
• 2 MTB-specific strength sessions per week
• A 20-minute 1:1 coaching call to answer any of your questions
• Pacing, fuelling, and trail-specific prep tips throughout
• Smart recovery built in — no junk miles, just purposeful training
Plan Structure?
This plan is built in progressive blocks to develop:
• Endurance and trail efficiency
• Strength endurance and climbing capacity
• MTB-specific intensity
• A smart taper into race week
Training volume starts around 6–7 hours per week and builds to 10–11 hours at peak, with a balance of bike time, skill work, and gym sessions.
Gym sessions
You’ll get 2 gym sessions per week to build strength, mobility, and MTB-specific resilience. These are simple, effective workouts that complement your riding — ideal for preventing fatigue, not adding to it. Its designed to be able to do at home, you will need:
• A long loop band
• Short loop mini band
• Some dumbbells
Coach call included
In the plan you’ll get a link to book a 20-minute coaching call with me. This is a chance for you to ask any questions relating to anything! For example, the training , race prep, race nutrition, the taper, the psychological aspects of racing to name a few.
Lets get started!
Ok then what are you waiting for, get out there and start training. Cape to Cape rewards those who arrive ready. This plan gives you the structure to ride with purpose, build week to week, and enjoy every stage — without overcomplicating your training.
Notes
Pricing, please note, especially for Australian customers, the prices are in USD.
This is not a 1-1 coaching package, if you want full coaching support and a plan tailored exactly to your needs then please reach out to me directly.
Working as both a cycling coach for FTP Training and a strength and conditioning coach for Hunter PT has given Sarah a perfect blend of skills to coach and help today's athletes.
Sarah is a highly qualified multi discipline coach who excels as a strength and conditioning coach, a triathlon coach, and a mountain bike coach. Sarah has also been the strength and conditioning writer for Mountain Biking Australia and Cycling Australia Magazines.