To build out the actual training plan that will take me to marji i used the trainingpeaks atp tool which.
Mountain bike training plan endurance.
The training plan has been designed for the average cyclist who doesn t have 25 30 hours a week to train.
Trainer sessions and even most mountain bike rides are usually just too short to prep our cycling muscles for big long distance efforts.
One reason i signed up for my first endurance xc mountain bike race the marji gesick was that i couldn t believe the race is as hard as everybody says.
This plan is designed for the mountain bike racer that plans to compete in 6 hour or longer mtb races.
The goal of this plan is to build a strong base develop or improve power endurance and race intensity fitness needed to start fast ride strong like a locomotive and finish strong in your 6 hour event.
Zwift is a great platform to use with this plan.
Your new endurance training plan.
If you do have more time than the average 12 15 hours scheduled add time onto your endurance rides staying in zones 1 2.
Ultra endurance strong finish.
He starts by identifying the goal and working it into a training plan.
With the growing popularity and availability of ultra endurance mountain bike races the need to focus specifically on the demands of these events is more.
The more times i hear it is the more i realize i may be in over my head.
Endurance mountain bike racing season is about to begin so here is how to improve your endurance strength and speed off road so your training is in line with your performance goals.