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UPGRADER: Category 4 to 3 (Road)

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UPGRADER: Category 4 to 3 (Road)

Includes Structured Workouts

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


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Author

Coach Jeff Winkler

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Length

8 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

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This training plan will prepare you to make the jump from Category 4 to Category 3 for ROAD events. The plan will develop all the elements you need to place well and score points to upgrade to the next level.

Obviously, you'll still have to execute a smart plan in the races to actually finish well. Only the strongest can outride all competitors using brute force. Be smart in the races and stay close to the front, always "within striking distance". Never waste your energy and time your efforts for maximum impact based on course, terrain and the actions of your competitors.

Ideally, you'll complete this plan just prior to the racing season. Once racing starts, you'll be racing on the weekend and then need to training differently mid-week to make sure your fresh enough to give it you all on the weekend. Check out our "Maintainer" Training Plans for in-season maintenance of your racing form.

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  • Detailed, flexible plan from elite-level, experienced coach (35+ years)
  • Strength & Conditioning guidance for off-the-bike training
  • Re-use your plan multiple times
  • Use your workouts in apps such as Zwift for indoor training



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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x5
08:28:00 04:00:00
Day Off x2
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Strength x1
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Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
08:28:00 04:00:00
Day Off
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Strength
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Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Power Meter

All supported devices

Jeff Winkler

Winkler Cycling

Credentials

  • USA Cycling Level 1 Coach (Elite)
  • TrainingPeaks Level 2 Coach
  • SafeSport Certified
  • Certified Personal Trainer (ISSA)
  • Certified Nutrition Coach (ISSA)
  • Ex-Professional Cyclist
  • Political Science (B.A.), Juris Doctor (J.D.)

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  • 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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