Go all in for 2025. Purchase a training plan and get 15% off Premium at checkout for a limited time.

Browse More Plans

10 Weeks to a Comfortable Tour de Cure Century

Browse More Plans

10 Weeks to a Comfortable Tour de Cure Century

Author

Peter Cummings, USA Cycling Expert Level Coach

All plans by this Coach

Length

10 Weeks

Plan Description

This Plan is for you IF: You are attempting only your first or second century, you are in good health and have been approved to exercise by you doctor and you have, on average, 7 hours a week to exercise. You have been exercising regularly (3 times weekly) immediately prior to starting this plan. You are familiar with Heart Rate Zone training and know your personal zones.

This 10 week plan will help those that are moderately fit complete a hilly century comfortably. It includes weight training routines to help with force production on hills. Volume fluctuates between 5 hours (recovery weeks) to a high of 9 hours 20 minutes on the highest volume week.

How it Works

Load Your Plan

Quickly view upcoming workouts in the TrainingPeaks app.

Workout and Analyze

Upload completed workouts from your favorite tracking app or device.

Track Your Progress

Get feedback, stay on top of your training and perform at your best.

Learn More

Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x4
04:58:00 05:00:00
Strength x2
01:16:00 00:50:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
04:58:00 05:00:00
Strength
01:16:00 00:50:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor

All supported devices

Peter Cummings

Plan2Peak :: Health and Human Performance

TrainingPeaks Expert. Coaching full time over 20 yrs. Extensive background - Strength & conditioning programming. Results are the Difference!

Coaching Programs - Start up fees $200-$500, monthly fees $199-$499/mth. Other Training options: Training Plans and Computrainer Training Center Workouts. Testing Services: Functional Threshold Power calculation, Functional Movement Screening and power profiling.

Annual Training Plan creation using HR or Power prescription also available.


  • This plan includes a Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
  • Access your training plan anywhere on the TrainingPeaks mobile and desktop apps.
  • Track your performance with robust data tracking and detailed graphs.
  • Plan for your event in the TrainingPeaks calendar.
  • Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
  • Completed workouts sync with popular apps like Garmin and Wahoo. Learn More
  • If plan includes Structured Workouts, then planned workouts sync to compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time. Learn More

Refund Policy

This plan is protected by our Refund Policy and may, with the author's approval, be exchanged for a plan of equal value from the same author.

Still have questions about this plan?
| Premium

15% Off

Bundle your plan with TrainingPeaks Premium, and you'll unlock our progress-tracking tools, plus the freedom to move workouts to fit your schedule.

$106.24 USD for the first year, billed yearly.

$49.00 - Buy Now