Your 12-Week Gravel Cycling Training Plan: Train Smarter, Finish Stronger
Gravel riding is the ultimate adventure, and this 12-week plan is your guide to crushing your next epic event. Designed for riders who’ve trained or raced before—but don’t need to be pros—this program balances structure with flexibility to fit into your busy life.
This plan is great for any gravel event that would be a 50+miler, 100km to up to 100+miles.
With 8–10 hours of training most weeks (and the option to extend to 12 hours during peak weeks), you’ll have the guidance and adaptability to make the plan work for your goals and schedule. Included to round up your preparation to make sure you are not only feeling stronger when hitting the start line but that you are injury-free, you will have weekly mobility and strength session to be ready for the demand of the grueling gravel roads.
Structured workout downloads are included for most bike sessions, compatible with Garmin, Zwift, and other platforms.
Here’s what to expect:
✔ Core control and mobility workout: Weekly core strength and mobility workouts for cyclists prepared by movement expert are also included.
✔ Workout guidance tailored to you: Training zones described with HR, power, and RPE, making it adaptable to your equipment and preferences.
✔ Schedule flexibility: Options to shorten or extend workouts to suit your time and fitness level.
✔ This plan is more than just training—it’s about building endurance, resilience, and confidence for gravel’s unique demands. Whether you’re tackling your first event or your fifth, this program will prepare you to show up at the start line ready to perform and enjoy every mile.
Gravel’s calling. Are you ready?
I help everyday athletes achieve their goals. I understand the challenges of balancing work, family, and training—and I’ve built my coaching approach to meet you where you are.
Since 1994, I’ve coached athletes of all levels, from Olympians and pro teams to everyday adventurers. My certifications as a USA Cycling Level 1 and Power-Based Training Coach, TP Level 2 Coach allows me to design personalized, sustainable training plans that optimize your time and fit your lifestyle.