Boost Your Off-Road Cycling Game with Our Top-Rated Base Training Plan
Ready to build a strong foundation for your next big event? Our highly-rated Base Plan on Training Peaks is designed to help you gradually accumulate the general fitness needed for off road cycling disciplines like gravel, cyclocross, and mountain biking. When you’re 3+ months out from your main event and looking to boost your endurance and general fitness, this plan is your go-to guide.
Who Is This Plan For?
This plan is perfect for off-road cyclists—gravel grinders, cyclocross racers, and mountain bikers—looking to develop their fitness, strength, and skills. It’s designed for athletes who incorporate indoor cycling, strength training, and cross-training into their routine. Whether you’re training mostly indoors or prefer outdoor rides, this plan adapts to your needs.
What’s Included?
- Structured Workouts: Tailored bike workouts by Power/%FTP with downloadable options for Garmin, Zwift, and other platforms. Not all workouts require downloads, giving you the flexibility to ride freely while still hitting your training goals. Heart Rate and RPE are noted for most workout as well.
- Strength & Mobility: Strength training routines are provided in easy-to-follow PDFs, ensuring you build the muscular endurance needed for your discipline.
- Flexible Volume: Weekly training ranges from 4 to 11 hours, with guidance to extend or shorten as needed.
- Cross-Training Encouraged: As part of the general preparation phase, this plan encourages cross-training, allowing you to build a well-rounded fitness base.
Start your journey to peak fitness with this comprehensive base training plan and arrive at your specific preparation period strong, healthy, and ready to tackle your off-road cycling goals.
