You've done it. You've signed up for the famed Robidoux Rendezvous- A Gravel Gathering at the Ingress of the American West!!
100 miles of riding, 95% dirt spread between two track, deep gravel, hard pack dirt, and farm roads and features ~5,000ft of elevation gain. If these stats scare you...good. This is a big undertaking, but the Coach Kyle of White Pine Athletics has carefully crafted this plan to help you through the home stretch. This 12 week plan will give you the tools and confidence you need to show up on June 29th prepared and stoked for a great day out on the bike.
Volume/intensity progresses throughout the plan in a science-based approach. Each training session is built as a structured training session for athletes who do not have access to a power meter or smart trainer. This plan utilizes a rating of perceived exertion (RPE) to qualify effort levels on a scale of 1-10.
This plan is for athletes who:
- Can train 8-10 hours per week,
- DO NOT have access to a power meter or smart trainer
- Can currently ride comfortably for 60-90 minutes, non-stop
- Are ready to put in some serious work, dig deep, and have a blast
Each session can be performed either inside or outside
Included in the plan:
- Strength and mobility sessions
- Sessions that build on each other from week to week
- Helpful articles, tips and tricks
With a background in Exercise Physiology, I believe in training protocols that are science-based and research-driven. My goal as a coach is to help my athletes apply the proper combination of training stress, intensity, and rest/recovery modalities that will result in peak performance conditions at their target events.
I don't promise success - you need to put in the work for that - but I do offer a plan to guide you along the way.