Browse More PlansEislek Gravel · Finisher · 12wkMatti Rowe12 WeeksTraining Plan Sample WeekPlan Description

Eislek Gravel — TIER 3 — Gravel God Rating 49/100 (Course 16/35, Editorial 18/35)

A repeating Ardennes circuit around Vianden

Eislek Gravel asks riders to repeat the same climbing pattern on Sunday: the cobbled ramp to Vianden Castle, a sustained forest climb, and a descent to the Our valley. The course demands repeatable climbing strength, controlled early pacing, and confident handling on cobbles and forest gravel so the final lap remains steady.

With 7-11 hours per week, this twelve-week plan builds the endurance and climbing strength to finish Eislek Gravel steadily. Repeated climbing sessions prepare you for the castle ramp and forest ascent on every lap, while longer rides, strength work, and planned recovery support a consistent day.

INSIDE THE FINISHER PLAN — 7–11 HR/WK

Includes zone-tailored structured rides for your devices, built-in strength with video walkthroughs, heat-training protocols for racing in the hot stuff, peloton skills workouts, weekly coach notes + the Gravel Grit mental program, and nutrition and hydration guidance.

The Complete Eislek Gravel Guide — the training, the tactics, the gear and race day, explained simply and clearly: what to do, when to do it, and why it works.

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Questions? Great. Hit me up at plans@gravelgodcoaching.com.

Matti RoweGravel God Cycling Coaching

Hey, I'm Matti. I spent 11 years at TrainingPeaks, where they trusted me to teach coaches how to coach at TrainingPeaks University. I raced Amateur Elite with Rio Grande Cycling Team and podiumed my age group at Unbound 200 in 2026. I have a degree in biology and exercise physiology from St. Olaf. I'm also a middle-aged dad of three, so I know training doesn't happen in a vacuum. I help gravel riders get stupidly fast without becoming the person who brings a food scale to a party

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