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3.4 Masters Full Season - Classic Zones - 8-12 hours/wk

Includes Structured Workouts

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


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Author

Tim Cusick - Coach of World and National Champions

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4.68 (19)

Length

26 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

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


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Plan Description

training plan

About This Plan


This training plan includes three separate plans (Winter Base 1, Winter Base 2, and Spring Build), all using classic training zones. It’s designed to progressively get you fitter throughout your off season and build into the racing season. The plan assumes you have taken some time off the bike and offers two warmup weeks at the beginning of the plan to get you back in the saddle.



  • Typical week: Monday off; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1- to 1.5-hour workouts; Friday easy; Saturday, Sunday volume days

  • Progressive schedule with rest week every fourth week

  • Testing included to assure accurate training

  • Functional strength training workouts included and built into the training plan

  • Workouts accommodate power, heart rate, and perceived exertion

  • Structured workouts can be automatically exported to Garmin, your trainer, or other device for on-screen guidance as you train



Benefits of this plan




  • Written by Tim Cusick, coach of multiple champions, with coaching tips throughout

  • If you follow the plan as written, you will increase your fitness and race/event performance

  • Our user guide helps you through the entire process

  • Free strength training program in the first 13 weeks

  • Free nutrition ebook from nutritionist Dr. Namrita Brooke, attached to the first day of the plan

  • Get access to videos and educational webinars from Coach Tim







Athlete Testimonial


Tim's plans and approach are always very thorough and easily understood and applied. Tim does a really great job of staying the course with sound tested fundamentals while always looking to where the facts, data, and technology take us next. (Kurt P.)
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Tim Cusick has written dozens of training plans for many different areas of cycling: road, gravel, time trial, mountain bike, cyclocross, indoor training, and more. Click here for a full list of his current plans by sport type and click here for a comparison chart of his major plans.


About Coach Tim

Tim Cusick is the coach of multiple world and national champions, including Amber Neben, Rebecca Rusch, and more. He is also the product leader for TrainingPeaks' WKO analytical software and the founder of Velocious Cycling and BaseCamp. His plans give all levels of cyclists the tools to train like the pros, using proven methodologies, workouts, intervals, and coaching tips he knows will lead to success.


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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x5
09:34:00 04:00:00
Day Off x2
—— ——
Strength x1
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
09:34:00 04:00:00
Day Off
—— ——
Strength
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Power Meter
  • Heart Rate Monitor

All supported devices

Tim Cusick

BaseCamp

Tim Cusick is a world-class cycling coach, a leader in data analytics for endurance sports, an educator, and an innovative business leader.

As a coach, he’s compiled an impressive history of success and jerseys. His approach to coaching peak performance focuses on the whole athlete and the components of success for the whole athlete. Tim works with Olympians, world champions, and more, including Amber Neben and Rebecca Rusch.


  • 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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