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Build - MTB Stage Race Specific Preparation

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Build - MTB Stage Race Specific Preparation

Author

Peter Glassford

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Length

13 Weeks

Plan Description




About The 3 Month MTB Stage Race Training Plan




This 3 Month training plan has been used successfully by adult athletes preparing for Mountain Bike Stage Race like:
- Quebec Singletrack Experience (QSE)
- Trans-Rockies or Single-Track 6
- La-Ruta
- BC-Bike-Race (BCBR)
- Pisgah Stage Race


This plan is best applied ~12 weeks ahead of your goal of a MTB Stage Race. Ideally, you will have completed a general preparation or 'base' phase to establish fitness and cycling skills before this more specific block of training.

View all of our training Plans including 100 Miler, 24-hour Solo and XCO (shorter mtb) plans

Is This Mountain Bike Stage Race Training Plan For You?


The plan runs for approximately 3 months, providing specific preparation, ideally after completing a general or 'base' phase.

Weekly hours range from ~5-6 hours in rest weeks up to ~12-14 hrs in biggest weeks. Options are provided to extend or reduce time and to deal with indoor vs. outdoor
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Many workouts have downloadable workouts for smart trainers or bike computer but some are focused on outdoors when the workout should be simple (E.g. ride mtb for 3 hours).
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Weekend workouts are best on mtb/offroad when possible and climbing is encouraged (most stage races are hilly!)



What Does this MTB Training Plan Include?



  • Stage Race Tips to avoid common mistakes and boost your results

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

  • 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




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Questions?


Please feel free to email Peter for more details.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x3
03:45:00 03:03:00
Strength x2
00:33:00 00:45:00
MTB x2
05:10:00 05:00:00
Custom x1
00:13:00 00:15:00
Other x1
00:14:00 01:30:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
03:45:00 03:03:00
Strength
00:33:00 00:45:00
MTB
05:10:00 05:00:00
Custom
00:13:00 00:15:00
Other
00:14:00 01:30:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Power Meter
  • Heart Rate Monitor

All supported devices

~ Peter Glassford - Cycling Training Plans & MTB Coaching ~

Consummate Athlete - Off Road Cycling Coaching

Peter Glassford is a full-time Chartered Professional Cycling Coach specializing in off-road cycling disciplines including mountain bike, gravel and cyclocross. He's also a Registered Kinesiologist and has been coaching since 2000.

Along with author Molly Hurford, he operates Consummate Athlete:a website, podcast and coaching business that helps busy adult athletes balance life and big adventures by focusing on Consistency, Confidence, Cross-training and Community!


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