EVERESTING TRAINING PLAN

Everesting is the challenge of climbing **8,848 metres**—the height of Mount Everest—by repeatedly riding the same hill until you reach the required elevation.

Use the **Everesting Calculator** to help plan your attempt:
https://everesting.cc/

This 12-week plan is designed for cyclists who already ride regularly and want to prepare for their first Everesting. If you have more time available, our **24-week plan** provides a more gradual progression and is recommended for most riders.

The programme develops the endurance, climbing strength and pacing required for one of cycling's toughest endurance challenges.

TYPICAL TRAINING DISTRIBUTION

🟢 High volume of Easy Endurance (Zone 1–2)

🟠 Regular Threshold / Sweet Spot (Zone 3–4)

🔴 Small amount of High Intensity (Zone 5–6)

The emphasis is on building sustainable climbing power, muscular endurance and the ability to ride efficiently for many hours.

DIFFICULTY

Beginner ⭐⭐☆☆☆ Pro

TRAINING FOCUS

⚡ HIIT / Intervals ⭐☆☆☆☆

💥 Anaerobic Power ⭐⭐☆☆☆

🎯 Threshold / Sweet Spot ⭐⭐⭐☆☆

🟢 Aerobic Endurance ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

📈 FTP Development ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

TRAINING TIPS

• 📆 Build a consistent weekly routine.
• 🌧️ Train indoors if the weather prevents outdoor riding.
• 🟢 Easy rides should feel genuinely easy.
• ⛰️ Complete long climbs at a smooth, sustainable effort.
• 🍌 Practise your nutrition and hydration strategy on long rides.
• 👥 Ride with others when it doesn't compromise the planned workout.
• 🎯 Don't neglect your longest endurance sessions—they are the key preparation.
• 💬 One poor workout won't define your fitness.
• 📈 Start each session controlled, build steadily and finish strong.
• 😴 If fatigue accumulates, replace a hard session with an easy ride or take a rest day.

EVERESTING ADVICE

• ⛰️ Choose a climb with a steady gradient and minimal interruptions.
• 🔁 Practise repeated climbing and descending during training.
• 🍌 Eat and drink from the very beginning—don't wait until you're hungry.
• 🧥 Prepare for changing weather, especially overnight if your attempt is long.
• 🔧 Carry spare tubes, tools, lights and fully charged electronics.
• 📱 Carry a fully charged phone, identification and a payment card or cash.
• 🐢 Start more conservatively than you think—you'll need energy for the final hours.
• 🧠 Break the challenge into manageable sections rather than focusing on the full elevation.
• 😴 Prioritise pacing over speed—steady effort wins Everesting.

EVENT PACING

Use the FFT Bonk Calculator to estimate sustainable pacing, nutrition and finishing time.

Good luck, and enjoy the challenge.

The FastFitness.Tips Team

✉️ [coaching@fastfitness.tips](mailto:coaching@fastfitness.tips)

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