This plan should be done after the offseason training plan and before race season or when you aim for peak performance. Known as general preparation in the literature, the goal of base training is training to train to reach a higher baseline fitness. Training volume and volume of threshold specific work will increase throughout the plan. Strength training is adapted based on weekly cycling sessions. Therefore, this plan is suitable for most cycling disciplines including road, gravel, mtb or cyclocross.
The plan combines the findings of studies investigating the effects of periodization, intensity, and strength training on endurance performance. Carbohydrate guidelines will help you maximize performance for every session.
Performance testing will assess your progress along the way. Crafted with passion, based on science and results-proven practice.
I’m a cycling coach and elite cyclist based in Duesseldorf, Germany. My coaching philosophy is simple: focus on timeless principles that are grounded in decades of endurance training science and observed in elite endurance athletes. My training plans reflect this. Easy to follow and based on evidence, my plans balance intensity and volume to optimize adaptation and minimize burnout. Built for the long game.