Gravel Race - > 80km or multi-day - 18 Weeks
If your goal is to perform on race day across mixed terrain, this plan is built for you.
The Gravel Race Plan is designed to prepare you for the unique demands of gravel racing—sustained power, variable terrain, and the ability to handle changes in pace and surface. Through structured sessions, progressive load, and targeted intensity, you’ll build the strength, endurance, and control needed to ride well when conditions are unpredictable.
Target Athlete
This plan is suited to cyclists who:
Are training consistently across the week
Can ride up to 2 hours comfortably
Have experience with structured training
Are preparing for a gravel race or mixed-terrain event
Intensity GuidanceSessions can be delivered using power, heart rate, or perceived effort, depending on your setup.
All workouts are structured and compatible with most training devices, guiding you through intervals, terrain-focused efforts, and recovery periods.
Training Approach
This plan is built around balance and specificity.
The majority of training is completed at lower intensities to build aerobic durability, while key sessions introduce controlled efforts to develop power, climbing strength, and the ability to respond to terrain changes.
You’re not just training to ride hard—you’re training to ride well when it matters.
Plan Benefits
This plan is designed to help you:
Improve endurance for sustained off-road efforts
Build strength for climbing and uneven terrain
Develop pacing control across variable conditions
Increase fatigue resistance over longer rides
Improve confidence handling mixed surfaces
Train with structure while avoiding unnecessary fatigue
Structured WorkoutsEvery session is fully structured, allowing you to follow clear guidance for duration, intensity, and progression—whether outdoors or on the indoor trainer.
Flexibility and Use
Once added to your training platform, this plan can be:
Started at any time
Paused and resumed as needed
Reused for future race preparation