How to Train for Cyclocross
Frank Overton
Cyclocross season is just around the corner which means it's time to get serious about training, skills practice, and preparing your body for the demands of cross season. Sound like a lot to do in just 6 weeks? Well, have no fear! Our "oh sh*t" six weeks till cyclocross training plan is here! Here's our training tip video and podcast on how to train for cyclocross.
This week on the FasCat podcast, Coach Frank and Jackson talk about the 10 key cyclocross training components included in our 6 weeks to cyclocross plan, which includes plyometrics, technique drills, cyclocross specific running training, and more.
So if you're serious about cross, get out your notepad and find your local park. It's training time!
You can also listen to this podcast on Spotify:
Mentioned in the podcast:
Six Weeks Till Cross Training Plan:
Coach Brandon's #secretTraining to race or not to race:
https://fascatcoaching.com/tips/secrettraining-to-race-or-not-to-race/
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Foundation : 3 Weeks
- Perfect for all cyclists beginning off season training
- Raise your CTL and the all-important muscle tension intervals
Phil Gaimon's FONDO
- Complete similar workouts to what Phil does to prepare for all his KOM's
- Sweet Spot training, threshold intervals, and some anaerobic work
Phil Gaimon's Strava PR Plan
- Perfect Plan for Those with Less Training Time, starts at 15 minutes per day
- VO2's, 1 minuters, Tabatas, threshold, suprathreshold, and even Sweet Spot
Road Race In-Season
- Weekend racing and group rides with weekday training and recovery
- anaerobic efforts like criss cross, Over/Unders Sweet Spot, Threshold
Road Racing Intervals
- Increase your functional and race-specific power output
- Includes Sweet Spot, VO2, Anaerobic, Threshold
