This 8-week plan is designed specifically for the demands of criterium racing. It follows a simple, progressive structure:
3 weeks building aerobic power and fatigue resistance through sweetspot, tempo, and controlled endurance work
1 adaptation week to consolidate gains and refine cadence and efficiency
3 weeks of race-specific intensity, focusing on VO2 max and anaerobic capacity for repeated surges
1 taper week to reduce volume while maintaining sharpness ahead of your target race
The plan blends structured intervals with supportive endurance volume to improve durability, repeatability, and overall race performance. Each phase builds on the previous one, ensuring you arrive at race week fit, fresh, and ready to perform.
I’m Henry Latimer, a British Cycling Level 3 Performance Cycling Coach and DS. I help ambitious riders train and race with purpose through individual coaching, metabolic testing and bespoke training plans. My approach brings together the physical, technical, tactical and mental sides of performance, with training built around the rider, their goals and the life they actually lead.