Bikepacking Race Cycling · Power

22
weeks
13.5
hours/week
0-12
sessions/week
W
reference

Plan description

Specific training plan for Bikepacking Race (Long distance cycling) challenges.
Intensity references through power.
Duration 22 weeks plus the previous week of recovery for the competition.
General and specific physical preparation routines in the gym.
For advanced level cyclists.
Start of the recommended plan between 20 and 24 weeks before the test.

Sample week

Week 2

MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
SUN
0:10:00
duration

CORE STRENGHT

Attached routine

0:20:00
duration

TRX UPPER BODY

Attached routine

0:40:00
duration

UNILATERAL LOWER BODY

Attached routine

0:50:00
duration
67
TSS

SPINNING

Goal: Aer. Int.
Spining session after strength work. You can do a directed class or you can download a virtual one from the internet and do it on your own. (www.bestcycling.tv)
Free intensity, enjoy the class and the music.
If you prefer you can go outdoors with the normal bicycle. Always comfortable-mid intensity. 55 - 80% FTP.

1:45:00
duration
108
TSS
Session training zones

FRC

15' z 1
20 x 1' z 6 r. 3' z 1
10' z 1

0:10:00
duration

CORE STRENGHT

Attached routine

0:20:00
duration

TRX UPPER BODY

Attached routine

0:40:00
duration

UNILATERAL LOWER BODY

Attached routine

0:50:00
duration
67
TSS

SPINNING

Goal: Aer. Int.
Spining session after strength work. You can do a directed class or you can download a virtual one from the internet and do it on your own. (www.bestcycling.tv)
Free intensity, enjoy the class and the music.
If you prefer you can go outdoors with the normal bicycle. Always comfortable-mid intensity. 55 - 80% FTP.

1:50:00
duration
103
TSS
Session training zones

TTE

15' z 1
4 x 15' z 3 100 rpm r. 5' z 1
15' z 1

REST DAY/JOKER

Rest completely this day if you have been able to do all the workouts of the week. Or use it to catch up on a workout you missed. If you have done them all and you still want to go out and do something, take advantage but without forcing the intensity or the time.

3:00:00
duration
159
TSS

AER. EXT./INT.

Goal: Aer. Ext./Int.
150-180' free intensity
Continuous free gravel, cycling or mtb training. Always comfortable intensity. Take the opportunity to practice reading gps and following a track.
Do more and less according to the time available that you have but that does not condition you for the training of the following days.

3:00:00
duration
159
TSS

AER. EXT./INT.

Goal: Aer. Ext./Int.
150-180' free intensity
Continuous free gravel, cycling or mtb training. Always comfortable intensity. Take the opportunity to practice reading gps and following a track.
Do more and less according to the time available that you have but that does not condition you for the training of the following days.

Weekly breakdown

Sessions
Total
Longer
Cycling
5
12:40:00
10:00:00
Strength
3
00:50:00
00:40:00
Day off
1
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