Gravel Training Plan

• Raises your CTL to peak for Cyclocross Nationals
• Strategically timed training block around Thanksgiving
• Includes an age-based taper

This plan BEGINS THE LAST MONDAY OF OCTOBER & incorporates a strategically timed training block around THANKSGIVING to raise your CTL and culminates with an age-based taper to peak 3 weeks later. Over the long 4 day Thanksgiving weekend, you'll have a 'personal training camp' full Sweet Spot riding to maximize your aerobic endurance in minimal time. After a week of heavy riding, you'll start your taper so you peak for the second week of December! See our Training Tip for an example of how this plan can raise your CTL to peak for Nationals! Be sure you can do a 10-12 hour block of training the week of Thanksgiving.

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• Start this plan on July 8th, 2024 💪
• Includes long simulation rides on the weekends
• Shorter Advanced Endurance training, Tues-Thurs

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 8th, 2024!

This Six Week Steamboat Gravel Plan is available within your FasCat Subscription where in APP Coaching is included along with unlimited training plans. 

• 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!