This training plan is aimed at riders who want to embark on more focused training in the last 4 – 6 months before an event. It is an indication of the estimated effort of training required to finish a multi-day stage race comfortably.
It includes event specific training levels and intervals.
The training plan consists of various preparation phases including: Endurance, Power and Endurance, Increasing Speed and Race Tapering.
The longest week during the Endurance phase not be more than 18hrs.
This training plan is aimed at the more casual rider with no weekday rides of more than 2hrs and longer back-to-back hours scheduled over weekends.
Level of fitness required: Should easily be able to manage +-10hrs/week of varying intensities
Equipment required: Weekend sessions are intended for outdoor riding while weekday sessions are adjustable for both outdoor and indoor riding
Suggested for months: October/November/December to March or 4-6 months before the start of a major stage race
