Off-Season Cycling Weight Loss & Exercise Plan - 13 Weeks: Eat Smart, Ride Often, and Build Strength
Off-Season Cycling Weight Loss & Exercise Plan - 13 Weeks: Eat Smart, Ride Often, and Build Strength
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Author
El Roo Bike
Length
13 Weeks
Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.
Learn More about Structured Workouts.
Plan Description
Boost Your Riding and Feel Great On and Off the Bike This Off-Season
We all know how easy it is to put on extra weight, even when you ride your bike a bunch, and just how challenging it can be to get to a place that feels better.
The key to success isn’t just losing weight—it’s doing it the right way, without sacrificing how you feel during the process. That’s why I created the Off-Season Cycling Weight Loss and Exercise Plan. It's a 13 week plan to help you eat smart, ride often, and build strength. It’s a simple and adaptable framework to help you reach your goals.
Is This Plan for You?
- You’re a beginner to intermediate cyclist looking to slim down and improve your performance.
- You can commit to 5-6 days of training each week, including bike rides and strength training.
- You want a structured, progressive plan that’s simple to follow and ramps up intensity over time.
- You’re willing to track your food intake and stay in a caloric deficit for sustainable weight loss.
- You need a flexible, real-world approach to nutrition that fits into your lifestyle—no strict rules, just balanced, healthy habits.
What’s Included?
- 13-Week Workout Plan: A structured plan with strength workouts that get progressively more challenging each week.
- 13-Week Nutrition Guide: Simple eating tips and a plan that integrates with your workout calendar for seamless tracking.
- 13-Week Cycling Plan: 3+ structured low-intensity bike workouts each week.
- FTHR Test Protocol: Establish your training zones and tailor your workouts for maximum results.
- Modifications: Adapt the workouts to your fitness level with ease, ensuring the plan works for you no matter where you’re starting from.
TIP: To get the most out of this guide, set aside 13 consecutive weeks to follow the program consistently. Success comes from sticking to the plan and adjusting as needed along the way.
Why Choose This Plan?
- Developed by cyclists for cyclists, with proven strategies that work in real life—not just on paper.
- Designed to balance fitness, weight loss, and cycling without burning you out.
- This plan is flexible, easy to modify, and reusable for future off-seasons.
Ready to Start?
Click to download your Off-Season Cycling Weight Loss and Exercise Plan - 13 Weeks: Eat Smart, Ride Often. Start moving toward your goals, while gaining strength, and improving your fitness today!
How it Works
Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
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Bike
x3
|
01:57:00 | 00:45:00 |
strength
x2
|
—— | —— |
X-Train
x1
|
00:39:00 | 00:45:00 |
Day Off
x1
|
—— | —— |
Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
---|---|---|---|
|
01:57:00 | 00:45:00 | |
|
—— | —— | |
|
00:39:00 | 00:45:00 | |
|
—— | —— |
Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- 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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