MTB Stage Race Specific Preparation Training Plan
MTB Stage Race Specific Preparation Training Plan
Length
13 Weeks
Plan Description
About The MTB Stage Race Training Plan
This 3 Month training plan has been used successfully by adult athletes preparing for Mountain Bike Stage Race like:
- MOAB Rocks
- Trans-Rockies or Single-Track 6
- La-Ruta
- BC-Bike-Race (BCBR)
- Pisgah Stage Race
- Demanding Multi-Day MTB Tours or Camps
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.
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Is This Mountain Bike Stage Race Plan For You?
The plan runs for ~3 months, providing specific preparation in the months ahead of your goal stage race event. It would ideally follow a few months of base training to lay a foundation for the hard work in this plan.
- Designed for riders who can do at least weekend workouts on trail
- Plan Suggests 5-6 days on the bike and 1-2 days of strength/core per week
- Weekly volume ranges from 5 to ~14 hours, with many options to scale volume up or down
- Usable with Heart Rate, Power, or RPE (no device required)
What Does this MTB Training Plan Include?
- Stage Race Tips to avoid common mistakes and boost your results
- Structured Workout Downloads are included for some 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 with links and/or PDF
- Can be done by 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?
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Bike
x3
|
02:54:00 | 03:03:00 |
|
MTB
x3
|
05:54:00 | 05:00:00 |
|
Custom
x2
|
00:29:00 | 00:15:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
00:35:00 | 00:45:00 |
|
Other
x1
|
00:14:00 | 01:30:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
02:54:00 | 03:03:00 | |
|
|
05:54:00 | 05:00:00 | |
|
|
00:29:00 | 00:15:00 | |
|
|
00:35:00 | 00:45:00 | |
|
|
00:14:00 | 01:30:00 |
Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Power Meter
- 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
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