Gran Fondo Badlands · Compete · 12wk
Gran Fondo Badlands · Compete · 12wk
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Length
12 Weeks
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Plan Description
The ferry is the story; 163 kilometers of exposed prairie road is the bill
A scenic road cycling journey through Alberta's iconic badlands landscape, featuring rolling prairie terrain, dramatic hoodoo formations, a memorable ferry crossing of the Red Deer River, and short but challenging hill climbs. The route celebrates the Dinosaur Valley's unique geological and cultural heritage while offering well-supported riding through picturesque river valleys and historic villages. The Ferry Hill Climb: a 1km timed ascent immediately following the Red Deer River ferry crossing.
For the rider chasing a competitive result on nine to thirteen hours a week, this twelve-week plan develops durable mixed-terrain power, disciplined pacing, fueling, and late-race decision-making so the decisive moves at the 163-kilometer Brontosaurus route, prairie exposure, and ferry-interrupted rhythm are still available.
INSIDE THE COMPETE PLAN — 9–13 HR/WK
Includes zone-tailored structured rides for your devices, built-in strength with video walkthroughs, heat protocols for when your race calls for them, peloton skills workouts, and nutrition and hydration guidance.
The Complete Gran Fondo Badlands Guide — the training, the tactics, the gear and race day, explained simply and clearly: what to do, when to do it, and why it works.
Questions? Great. Hit me up at support@roadielabs.com.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Bike
x5
|
09:20:00 | 06:00:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:19:00 | 00:45:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
09:20:00 | 06:00:00 | |
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01:19:00 | 00:45:00 |
Training Load By Week
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