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Eight-Week Build to Metric Century Ride

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Eight-Week Build to Metric Century Ride

Author

Paul Warloski

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Length

8 Weeks

Plan Description

This is an eight-week plan to start building toward a metric century or full century ride. We'll assume some fitness already, but this is a beginner-friendly plan.

We focus a lot on building strength while doing our cycling. We work on core strength, full-body gym work, and yoga strength.

You are free to miss workouts as needed or to take a day off.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x6
05:56:00 03:00:00
Strength x5
00:58:00 00:20:00
Day Off x1
—— ——
Other x1
00:51:00 00:41:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
05:56:00 03:00:00
Strength
00:58:00 00:20:00
Day Off
—— ——
Other
00:51:00 00:41:00

Training Load By Week


Paul Warloski

Simple Endurance Coaching

Simple Endurance Coaching offers personalized coaching for everyday endurance athletes, focusing on gravel and cyclocross cycling and running.
We rely on research-based methods, blending endurance training, strength workouts, yoga for mobility, and nutritional guidance.
We cater to a range of athletes, especially those over 50, and provide structured plans and virtual sessions to support clients in achieving their fitness and adventure goals.


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