20 Week Base + Build Training to Achieve Top Form - 7-11 hours/week
20 Week Base + Build Training to Achieve Top Form - 7-11 hours/week
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
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Author
Simon Kessler
Length
20 Weeks
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
Learn More about Structured Workouts.
Plan Description
Build a Powerful Foundation This Off-Season and bring on your Top Form
Lay the groundwork for breakthrough performances and personal bests!
This 20-Week Base + Build Training Plan combines our highly rated 12-Week Base Plan with 8 weeks of focused Threshold and VO2 Max training to help you reach your peak form. Built on proven methods and the latest sports science, it includes an intensive 30/15 VO2 Max block designed to elevate your top-end power. By the end of this plan, you’ll be setting new personal records and riding stronger than ever.
Who It’s For
This is a great plan to take you to the first races of the year in top shape. Ideal for cyclists preparing for gran fondos, gravel races, road events, or simply looking to bring on your best form.
Designed for riders training about 5 days per week:
- 1–2 hours on weekdays
- 2–4 hours on weekends
- 3 week build / 1 week recovery
- Average: 7–11 hours/week
What You Get
- Email support directly from Coach Simon
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Flexible start date (starts any Monday)
- Reusable plan—train with it as many times as you like
- Automatic sync to your bike computer and indoor cycling software
About Coach Simon
When you train with this plan, you’re leveraging decades of proven coaching expertise to fast-track your fitness and reach your peak performance. Former professional racer coach Simon Kessler has guided cyclists of all levels for over 25 years —from passionate amateurs to World Tour riders, national champions, and world medalists—as well as victories and podium finishes at the biggest gravel races in the pro field like Unbound, La Traka, Steamboat, and more.
Get Started
Train smarter and build your best season yet.
Explore this plan and other training options for road, gravel, time trial, and overall fitness. Visit https://simonsayscycling.com/training-plans/
Questions? Contact Simon at: simon@simonsayscycling.com
How it Works
Load Your Plan
Quickly view upcoming workouts in the TrainingPeaks app.
Workout and Analyze
Upload completed workouts from your favorite tracking app or device.
Track Your Progress
Get feedback, stay on top of your training and perform at your best.
Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Bike
x5
|
09:36:00 | 04:00:00 |
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Day Off
x2
|
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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09:36:00 | 04:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Power Meter
- 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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Premium unlocks smarter training with advanced analytics, TrainingPeaks Virtual, and Structured Strength to give you deeper insights and data-backed results.
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