Elite/Expert/Advanced (A) Cat 1/2/3 12 Week Cyclocross Program Wattage
Author: Ryan Gamm
Length: 14 Weeks
Typical Week: 1 Day Off, 6 Bike, 2 Run, 1 Race
Longest Workout:
3:00 hrs
Author: Ryan Gamm
Length: 14 Weeks
Typical Week: 1 Day Off, 6 Bike, 2 Run, 1 Race
Longest Workout:
3:00 hrs
Elite/Expert/Advanced (A) Cat 1/2/3 12 Week Cyclocross Program Wattage
This program is designed for the Advanced Cyclocross racer looking for thier best Cyclocross season. This program provides a 12 week build through the 'Cross season with plenty of flexibility for racing on the weekends. This program is based on Wattage as % of FTP and required user to have a valid FTP established at the start of the program. This program maximizes the athletes time with an average of 8-12 hrs per week.
On various surfaces. Practice race starts. Get clipped in and go for 6 x 30-60 sec all out. 5 min recoveries between efforts.
Walk 5 min, Jog 2 min easy HR should be Z-2 or less, Walk 5 min.
On cross bike practice skills: mount/dismount, barriers, run-ups, trails...etc. Keep wattage at 75% of FTP or lower. Skills not effort today.
BT: Warmup well then do 2 x 20 min at 88-94% of FTP (5-minute recoveries). Add in 5 x 1 min fast pedaling efforts in a very light gear at 120 rpm at 88-94% of FTP (1 min rest) Smooth pedaling. 80-90 rpm.
Walk 5 min, Jog 4 min easy HR should be Z-2 or less, Walk 5 min.
Ride Easy at less than 60% of FTP. Flat course. Low effort--light on pedals. Comfortably high rpm.
BT: Hilly course with long climbs. Stay at 75-103% of FTP on hills. No anaerobic. Do not force the effort on hills. Hold back some on climbs. Mostly seated on climbs.