Stage Race Spring Build Phase Training Plan
written by Tim Cusick, TrainingPeaks WKO Product Leader and master coach with BaseCamp
Plan overview
Train with the coach of national and world ITT champion Amber Neben! This 8-week stage race spring build phase training plan was created by Tim Cusick and uses Classic Training Zones. It is the third portion of our full-season stage race training plan. It is designed for the competitive cyclist training with heart rate, power, and/or perceived exertion. Predicted TSS and ongoing testing are included.
The workouts can be used in the traditional format or as structured workouts, which load automatically to select devices (Garmin, RGT, Zwift, ErgVideo, TrainerRoad, Racermate, and more) so you can see your workout and interval numbers right on your device.
Included with your plan:
- Instruction sheet (attached to the first day of the plan)
- Testing protocol
- Coaching comments and tips
Need help loading your structured works to your device or smart trainer? Click here to read instructions.
We've got more plans!
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.
In addition to his coaching experience, Tim is the TrainingPeaks WKO product leader and the founder of BaseCamp.
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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.