Gravel Training Plan

• Includes simulation rides to test your endurance, equipment, pacing + your nutrition and hydration
• Advanced aerobic endurance training during the week

Steamboat Gravel is going to be a tough race! With expected finishing times 8 plus hours you'll want to put the time in the saddle but have a plan in place to be smart about your recovery. On Saturdays, gravel simulation rides will test out your endurance, equipment, your pacing your nutrition and hydration as Coach Frank and Jackson have podcasted about.

Mid-week you'll complete shorter rides concentrating on advanced aerobic endurance (sweet spot > tempo > zone 2). Consider following the Gravel Plan if you are beyond 8 weeks out! And our sweet spot plans if you want to begin your training Jan - March because this six week plan officially begins July 5th, 2022!

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• Features Sweet Spot, Tempo & Threshold Intervals to prepare you for the long sustained climbs!
• Group Rides & Simulation Rides on the Weekend
• Includes a Taper into the Race + Leg Openers

Tackling the Triple Bypass this year? Our six week training plan will help you get your legs & lungs in shape for this legendary ride! Choose between a basic, intermediate or advanced training plan based on the amount of time you have to train per week, your age and your ability level.

This plan is periodized so your riding time and effort will increase over time to boost your strength and endurance for those long climbs. You can perform the workouts with a powermeter, heart rate monitor, or Rate of Perceived Exertion and a bike computer with cadence.

You’ll start with a Field Test to set your power and/or heart rate training zones, then hit the ground running with workouts! You’ll perform structured Sweet Spot and Tempo intervals mid-week and solo or group rides on the weekends. There are also recommendations for riding longer/shorter for flexibility so you can stay on track when life throws you a curve ball.

Additionally, this Triple Bypass training plan includes all the “marginal gains” details to get even stronger: Recovery Techniques, Rest Days, Yoga and Foundations with instructional videos for you to follow along with at home.

If you are more than 10 weeks out from the event, consider following the Climbing Plan or our 16 weeks of Sweet Spot if you are looking for the ultimate prep! 

• Leadville 100 MTB Training Plan, starts Monday June 27th for the August 13th, 2022 race
• Preps you for the grueling alpine climbs in Leadville
• Include simulation rides and nutrition guidance 

Our Leadville 100 MTB Training Plan, starts June 27th (!) for the August 14th, 2022 race. Do our 16 weeks of Sweet Spot Plan prior to build a big aerobic base! This six week Leadville 100 MTB training plan will prep you for the grueling alpine climbs in Leadville with gobs of Sweet Spot and Threshold plus a dab of anaerobic work during the week. The weekends are full of long rides up to 8 hours with plenty of climbing that will give you a chance to test your fueling plans as well as your saddle fit! There's also plenty of low aerobic endurance work to help you build that mitochondrial density that will make you more efficient on race day. Read more about Leadville 100 training here. Our Leadville 100 Training Plan, starts June 27th (!) for the August 13th, 2022 race.

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• Loads of Sweet Spotting to prepare you for long sustained climbs
  
• Includes Simulation Rides, Nutrition & Fueling Guidance, a Taper into the Race + Leg Openers!

This plan starts with a 20 minute Field test to set your training zones via the included FasCat Wattage and Heart Rate Zones Sheet, especially Sweet Spot! Weekday rides include Sweet Spot and Threshold trail rides with some steady endurance miles too. There are also days to focus on just your trail skills because good trail skills = free speed! The weekends are chock full of Block Training where you'll ride back-to-back days of Sweet Spot on climbs and trails. In order to successfully race for 3 or 6 days around Breckenridge this August, you'll need to ride a TON of Sweet Spot! This plan incorporates plenty of Sweet Spot and some threshold work too so you'll be ready for those 10-30 minute climbs at altitude across multiple days!

You'll use the terrain instead of the timer to achieve 45 > 60 > 90 minutes of Sweet Spot on epic rides as you prepare your legs & lungs for this 3 or 6-day stage race. The long trail rides get you mentally prepared to be on your bike that long too!

This plan includes all the “marginal gains” details to get even faster: Recovery Techniques, Rest Days, Yoga and Foundation work – all you need is a physical therapy style rubber band and MOTIVATION! There are instructional videos in the plan for you to follow along at home.

Choose the Basic Plan if you are a Sport Class/40+ rider and have 4-8 hours to train per week

Choose the Intermediate Plan if you are an Expert Class / 30+ rider with 8 - 12 hour to train per week

Choose the Advanced Plan if you are a Pro Class or Expert 19-29 rider and can train 12 - 16 hours + per week

Questions about the Breck Epic Training Plan or using this plan? Tap the chat icon in the upper right within the app or email help@fascatcoaching.com.