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BUILD - MTB XCO - Mountain Bike Races Under 3 hours

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BUILD - MTB XCO - Mountain Bike Races Under 3 hours

Author

Peter Glassford

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Length

13 Weeks

Plan Description

This plan is best applied 8-12 weeks ahead of your goal of Cross-Country or 'XCO' mountain bike race under 3 hours. It focuses on developing speed and off-road proficiency.

Ideally, you will have completed a general preparation or 'base' phase to establish fitness and cycling skills before this more specific block of training. It is appropriate for riders who have raced and trained before (intermediate/advanced)

If your race is further away consider our Best Selling Off Road Base Training Plan

The plan can be adjusted from ~6-15 hours per week, more restrictive or larger volume plans are best done as 100% made for you 3 month plans (see below)

It includes guidance for heart rate and RPE and occasionally power but is very focused on MTB riding fast so power is not emphasized or required.


Do you have an Irregular Schedule or Want a Custom Training Plan?

Consummate Athlete offers a 3 months Made For You Plan, which eliminate much of the friction of pre-made plans because it takes your schedule, goals, equipment, and abilities into account

Learn about 3 Month Plans

Please feel free to email me peterglassford@gmail.com for more details

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike x5
09:08:00 05:00:00
Other x1
00:05:00 00:30:00
Custom x1
00:35:00 00:30:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
Bike
09:08:00 05:00:00
Other
00:05:00 00:30:00
Custom
00:35:00 00:30:00

Training Load By Week


This plan works best with the following fitness devices:

  • Heart Rate Monitor

All supported devices

~ Peter Glassford - Cycling Training Plans & MTB Coach - Ontario, Canada ~

Consummate Athlete - Cycling Coaching

Peter Glassford is a Mountain Bike Coach from Ontario, Canada

His business, Consummate Athlete helps busy adult athletes balance life and big adventures by focusing on Consistency, Confidence, Cross-training and Community! Our website offers articles and a podcast for anyone interested in a different perspective on endurance training as an adult.


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