Get race-ready in just 8 weeks with a structured, power-based training plan specifically designed for criterium racing. This plan targets the key physiological demands of crits: explosive accelerations, high-intensity surges, powerful sprints, and the ability to recover quickly between repeated efforts.
With a strong focus on VO₂ max development, anaerobic power, neuromuscular sprint work, and race-specific intervals, this program helps you build the fitness needed to stay at the front, attack confidently, and finish fast.
Who is this plan for?
Cat 1–5 road cyclists preparing for criteriums, short-course racing, and high-intensity competitive events
Riders with at least 6–8 hours per week to train
Athletes using a power meter (required for accurate intensity targets)
Key Features
8-week progressive structure with weekly training load management
Power-based workouts using TrainingPeaks zones
VO₂ max intervals to increase maximal aerobic power
Anaerobic capacity sessions for repeated high-intensity efforts
Sprint training & neuromuscular power workouts to sharpen peak power
Race-simulation sessions tailored to criterium demands
Warm-ups, cool-downs, and recovery guidance included in every workout
Designed for athletes with limited training time and looking to maximize performance efficiency
What you will gain
Higher VO₂ max to handle surges and attacks
Stronger anaerobic power for repeated accelerations
Improved sprint speed, peak power, and finishing kick
Better lactate tolerance for aggressive, stop-and-go racing
Greater confidence and fitness heading into your target criteriums
Ideal for riders looking to:
Prepare for a full criterium season
Peak for early-season or mid-season crit races
Develop explosive race fitness in a structured, time-efficient way
Boost your race performance and line up crit-ready, confident, and fast.
Soy Jordi Salvadó, entrenador de ciclismo en Cambrils, Tarragona. Licenciado en Ciencias y Tecnologías aplicadas al Deporte (CTEF) y máster en Alto Rendimiento en Deportes Cíclicos por la Universidad de Murcia - HP Sports Science. Con años de experiencia compitiendo y entrenando a ciclistas, puedo ofrecerte un servicio de calidad, planificando y programando tus entrenamientos, que se adaptan a tu disponibilidad y objetivos.