Whether you're chasing the polkadot jersey, or trying to avoid falling off the back of the pack, this 10 week climbing road race plan will give you the tools you need to hang with the climbers when the roads start pointing up.

This is a competition, or "specialty" plan- and is only recommended if you already have a strong base of aerobic fitness, or have recently completed one of our base/build plans. For example,

Check out our polarized base plan here!

This plan is also ideal for athletes racing longer, more sustained climbs of 35min or longer. If you're target event is more rolling or punchy our Rolling Road Race Plan might be a better fit for you, as it will be a bit more dynamic in nature- whereas this plan will focus more on longer sustained efforts.

This 10 week program contains a week of in-depth testing to establish proper training zones and baseline fitness markers. Each workout is structured and can be completed indoors or outdoors with use of a power meter. Additionally, the first seven weeks of the program includes strength training- this drops off at week seven to maximize strength, energy, and freshness heading into race week.

Each session can be performed either inside or outside, and can be exported to devices such as Bryton, Garmin, Wahoo, Zwift, etc.

Included in the plan:
- Initial testing protocol
- Strength and mobility sessions
- Sessions that build on each other from week to week
- Helpful articles, tips and tricks
- Optional substitute for weekend group rides