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XC Beg | Dirt Is a Different Kind of Easy | SummitClub+

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Author

Competitive Cyclist Gearheads

Length

8 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


Learn More about Structured Workouts.

Plan Description

8-Week Beginner XC Plan: Your First Structured Mountain Bike Base

For XC riders who compete or want to — this is the base block before the harder work starts. Eight weeks, three sessions per week, all aerobic until a single threshold session in week 7 introduces what structured intensity actually feels like. Sessions are deliberately short because XC racing rewards repeatability, not one big day. The goal is to build a clean aerobic engine without digging a hole you spend the season climbing out of. No power meter needed; RPE and heart rate are sufficient.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x3
02:49:00 01:30:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
02:49:00 01:30:00

Training Load By Week


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  • Heart Rate Monitor

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