Let’s use this winter to lay a solid foundation for the year to come. This 12 Week Winter Base Training Plan lays a “base” fitness level to build upon later. Riding strong in July doesn’t happen by accident, it starts mile by mile way back in January and February!

And here’s the good news: base training does not have to be a slog. It is not about beating our body into submission. Winter is a time for rest, recovery, and slowing down, and our training should reflect that. We’ll spend plenty of time in zone 2, provide time for strength training, and offer the ability to cross-train with skiing, running, or whatever you like to do during the winter.

Here’s what you can expect:

👉 12 weeks of workouts
👉 3 or 4 on-the-bike workouts per week (your choice)
👉 3 to 6 hours of on-the-bike training per week
👉 2 strength workouts per week
👉 Uses training zones based off of perceived exertion, heart rate, or power (perceived exertion option means you do NOT need a heart rate monitor or power meter)
👉 Workouts can be completed outdoors on indoors on a trainer

This plan is great for you if:

✅ Need a little motivation to get on the bike during the winter
✅ Want to build base fitness for the year
✅ You are a road cyclist, mountain biker, or gravel rider (this plan works for ALL disciplines)
✅ You have limited time to train

This plan is NOT for you if:

❌ You want to work with a coach 1:1
❌ You have more than 6 hours per week to train