This plan is based on GNCCs that are every other weekend, and is best for eary season races. The training focus is on building threshold and maintaining freshness for the races. The plan includes cycling, strength training, running, plyometrics, warmups, cooldowns, and specific instructions on travel days, course pre-rides, etc. You can swap out hard endurance sessions for seat time on the moto, but the main focus of this plan is the physical fitness side of things.
As an endurance sports coach, I combine my knowledge of sports science with my 5+ years of experience as a professional athlete to guide others in their endurance sports journeys. My areas of expertise include XCO mountain biking and GNCC off-road racing, both of which I have experience with at a professional level. I continue to learn and compete to this day as a pro cross-country mountain biker, ranked top 5 in the USA, and top 100 in the UCI world ranking.