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Winding Roads Durability Assessment Series + Performance Hub

Includes Structured Workouts

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Author

Paul Delani

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Length

10 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Plan Description

Winding Roads Durability Assessment Series + Performance Hub


Self-coached but not alone, questions welcome throughout the plan.


"It's easy to be fast in the first hour. This series teaches you to be fast in the fourth."

Many riders have a great 20-minute power but crumble when the day is hard. You might feel invincible at 9am, but empty by 1pm. That is a lack of Durability.

Drawing on my background with SRM and elite racing, I know races aren't won by the highest "Fresh FTP." They are won by the rider who can still produce power when tired.

This 10-week series targets "The Fade" by focusing on metabolic efficiency and muscular resilience.

EXCLUSIVE: THE PERFORMANCE HUB

Includes private access to the Winding Roads Performance Hub.

(Link provided in the first workout)

Input your results to unlock insights like:

• Durability Score: See exactly how much your power "fades" over time.

• Progress Tracking: Compare Week 1 baseline against Week 10 results.

• Rider Phenotype: Are you a "Diesel" or "Sprinter"?

SERIES OVERVIEW

Weeks 1-2: The Baseline

We start with the full Winding Roads Physiological Assessment protocol to establish a benchmark for Sprint, VO2max, and Threshold when fresh.


Weeks 3-8: The Build

A progressive block of Durability training. We focus on Metabolic Control and Muscular Endurance. You will tackle high-torque efforts to strengthen fatigue-resistant fibers, and long rides with "stings in the tail"—maximal efforts at the very end to simulate race demands.


Week 9-10: The Proof

We re-test. We look for a smaller gap between your "Fresh" power and your "Fatigued" power—proof that your engine is more robust.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

• Road Racers: If you struggle more than your numbers suggest.

• Gravel Riders: If you get dropped late in the race.

• Fondo Riders: For events like the Etape where the hardest climbs are at the end.

• Data-Curious: To see exactly how "durable" your fitness is.


Note: This plan is demanding and requires a base level of fitness.


Requirements:

• Power meter and heart-rate monitor (Essential).

• Willingness to commit to long Sunday rides (4+ hours).

• Premium TrainingPeaks account (for full analysis).


Got Questions? Drop me a message at paul@windingroads.cc I'm here to help. Whether it's about zones, scheduling, or whether this plan is right for you, just ask.

Paul Delani

Winding Roads Cycle Coaching

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x8
14:35:00 04:15:00
X-Train x2
00:17:00 00:10:00
strength x1
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Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
14:35:00 04:15:00
X-Train
00:17:00 00:10:00
strength
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Power Meter
  • Heart Rate Monitor

All supported devices

Paul Delani

Winding Roads Cycle Coaching

15+ Years Experience | Beginners to World Tour

I build bespoke plans that fit your actual life. My approach combines elite science with real-world flexibility.

Looking for 1:1 Coaching? Why choose Winding Roads?

  • No Lock-in Contracts: I want you to stay because the approach works, not because you signed a form.
  • Unlimited Communication: No extra fees.
  • Truly Bespoke: No templates. Just the knowledge that riding bikes for over 40 years can bring.

"With you through every twist and turn"

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