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20 Week Haute Route / Gran Fondo Plan

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20 Week Haute Route / Gran Fondo Plan

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Author

Tom Cooling

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Length

21 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


Learn More about Structured Workouts.

Plan Description

This plan is designed specifically for single day and multi-day Gran Fondo style events in the high mountains such as La Marmotte, Letape du Tour, Haute Route and Tour De Stations.

The plan assumes you are comfortable riding 6-8 hours a week of zone 1 and 2 before you start.
The plan includes detailed instructions for each activity, guidance about nutrition, riding approach and event preparation.

To get the most out of the plan you will need an indoor trainer with erg mode functionality, a heart rate monitor and a power meter.

The plan comes with 10% discount to 2023 Haute Route Events using the HR23TOMC code.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x5
09:59:00 06:00:00
Day Off x2
—— ——
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
09:59:00 06:00:00
Day Off
—— ——

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Power Meter
  • Heart Rate Monitor

All supported devices

Tom Cooling

Horsepower Coaching

Horsepower Coaching is all about putting you and your dream at the centre of what we do. If you are looking for a Triathlon or Cycling Coach or a coach to get you in shape for an endurance challenge, start your journey to fast here.

We believe in keeping it simple with a no nonsense, holistic approach to training that will give you genuine improvements and ensure you are strong enough to conquer your goals whilst maintaining balance in your life.

Get in touch if you would like to know more.


  • This plan includes a Free Basic TrainingPeaks Account.
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  • 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.

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