Gran Fondo - Intermediate - 4 weeks - 6-8 hrs per week (Zwift / Indoor Compatible)
Gran Fondo - Intermediate - 4 weeks - 6-8 hrs per week (Zwift / Indoor Compatible)
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Length
6 Weeks
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Plan Description
The Gran Fondo Training Plan
- 4-week plan - 6-8 hours per week total training time (Max volume in a week 7hrs 28min).
- This plan is inclusive of a testing week before and after - this allows for accurate measuring of improvement.
- Testing protocols include a 20-minute test + Endurance baseline test.
- A power meter and HR monitor are recommended for this plan. At least one is a necessity.
This plan is perfect for anyone looking to gain fitness for a Gran Fondo event. You'll improve your cycling fitness in the 20-minute to 1-hour power range and improve endurance + energy efficiency. Like all our programs, this science-based training plan incorporates weekly progressive overload.
Using a mixture of Z2 and sub-threshold training sessions, the benefits of this plan are:
- Increased lactate threshold (LT1) - ride at a higher intensity with reduced lactate accumulation, delaying the onset of fatigue and enhancing overall endurance performance.
- Increased FTP - Improve your maximum 1-hr power output + Watts per kg (W/kg).
- Increased endurance - Improve energy efficiency by increasing your ability to use fat as a fuel source and sustain higher power output for longer periods.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Bike
x6
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06:14:00 | 02:00:00 |
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Day Off
x1
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| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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06:14:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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Training Load By Week
This plan works best with the following fitness devices:
- Power Meter
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- Plan for your event in the TrainingPeaks calendar.
- Track your weight, sleep, hours, fatigue and stress while you train.
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