This tried and tested 4 week training plan will guarantee you peak aerobically for your desired event/race. You do not need to be racing to benefit from this training plan. If you are someone who simply rides at the weekend for fun, this plan will ensure you leave you friends on all the climbs!
This training plan is heavy in superthreshold work and VO2 max intervals. This training plan is for cyclists with solid base fitness and those who consider themselves aerobically fit. This build phase will get you ready to fully maximise yourself before a key event. If you have not completed any base training, we suggest that you look at our base programmes before undertaking this programme.
The intervals in this programme are based off of functional threshold power. It is suggested that you undertake an FTP test recently before undertaking this plan.
Some guidance from Julian Roche: these intervals are all incredibly hard, but that’s where the gains come from. Hitting the watts is paramount to create the best response, so there’s a big emphasis on recovery here. The sessions can be made longer if you have the time, or shorter if you’re tight on time available, again it’s the efforts that are most important so endurance riding can be sacrificed here. If you find you’re struggling, feel free to knock off 5%, or sacrifice a rep, some endurance time, or even a whole session - again, it’s so important to be hitting these watts, so I’d rather you take a day off than grind yourself down to a point where you can’t complete a session well.
An endurance coach since 2012, Harvey Leadbeater works with cyclists, weight lifters, triathletes and runners around the globe.
Harvey applies science in his training guidance in order to achieve the maximum benefits for his clients fitness and health ambitions. He also consults with athletes and sports-related businesses. He has authored 1 book on nutrition and training -
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