12-Week Gravel 100-Miler Training Plan (8-10hrs/wk)
12-Week Gravel 100-Miler Training Plan (8-10hrs/wk)
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
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Length
12 Weeks
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
Learn More about Structured Workouts.
Plan Description
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?
How it Works
Quickly view upcoming workouts in the TrainingPeaks app.
Upload completed workouts from your favorite tracking app or device.
Get feedback, stay on top of your training and perform at your best.
Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
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Bike
x5
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08:01:00 | 05:00:00 |
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strength
x2
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Day Off
x1
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—— | —— |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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08:01:00 | 05:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Power Meter
- Heart Rate Monitor
- This plan includes a Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
- Access your training plan anywhere on the TrainingPeaks mobile and desktop apps.
- Track your performance with robust data tracking and detailed graphs.
- Plan for your event in the TrainingPeaks calendar.
- Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
- Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
- If plan includes Structured Workouts, then planned workouts sync to compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time. Learn More
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