Ready for the adventure, camaraderie and community of a stage race? Racing is great. And you might be experienced in the world of XC MTB racing. This plan will take your game to the next level and get you prepared for races that take place over multiple days!

If you are riding a few times per week or only putting in big miles on the weekend, but want to take the next step in your mountain bike journey, this is the plan for you. It includes structured workouts (that sync with your watch or cycling computer) to test your zones and thresholds, build general fitness, and prepare you to complete your first stage race. Having TrainingPeaks Premium will be a game changer. Don't forget to include your email upon purchase so I can connect with you and sign you up for TP Premium (a $20/month value on me).

Benefits of This Plan:

1. Expert guidance and training from one of the most experienced coaches in the business:
   • USAC (USA Cycling) Level 1 Coach
   • NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
   • XPT (Extreme Performance Training) certified coach
   • 11 years National Team Coach for U.S. Paralympic Cycling
   • 4 years USAC Western Region Jr. MTB Development Camp Coach
2. Coach to Athlete communication - By using TrainingPeaks, coach Mike can initiate coach to athlete communications giving you insights on frequently asked questions, training data, and providing monthly tips to help your training.
3. FREE TrainingPeaks Premium account ($20 per month value) for the duration of the plan.

The Features you get with TP Premium:

• Weather: See local weather up to seven days in the future, making it easy to schedule the best workout for the day
• Easily move workouts: Skip the tedious emails and workout reschedules, Premium athletes can move workouts around, right in the app
• Advanced Analytics: Access to detailed charts and graphs showing how your fitness is progressing as well as important metrics like fatigue and form
• Peak Performances: Get notified when you set a new personal best
• Enhanced Notifications: Access to more notification types including a daily email with full workout details; perfect for busy athletes who don’t want to have to log in to the app to see their training schedule
• Access to Beta Features: Premium athletes get early access to new features and the ability to provide feedback

Testimonial:

"We've been working with Coach Mike since 2015 and have seen huge improvements in that time. Coach Mike's training plans have made us fitter, faster and stronger and resulted in podium finishes in a variety of disciplines, everything from XC to Enduro, Single Speed to Stage Races."