Mountain biking is a popular endurance sport raced over a measured course on a non-tarred surface.
The 3 most common race distances are: (from shortest to longest)
In order to make it easier for you to choose the correct training plan for you, we categorise our training plans along 3 variables:
We split our training plans based on training hours available to the athlete.
The categories are Novice, Intermediate and Advanced.
Novice – 4 to 8 hours of training per week
Intermediate – 9 to 13 hours of training per week
Advanced – 14 or more hours of training per week
The second variable is race distance:
Road Race Distances
Half Marathon (40-50km), Marathon (70-90km) and Ultra Marathon (100km+)
Running training zones are expressed in percentage of max heart rate (%MHR), percentage of threshold heart rate (%THR) and percentage of functional threshold power (%FTP).
Training plan version v3.1 = %MHR for bike sessions.
Training plan version v3.2 = %THR for bike sessions.
Training plan version v3.3 = %FTP for bike sessions.
Our Half Marathon Mountain Biking training plans include a Core Strength and Flexibility training plan.
You also get access to our FREE training tools that will help you accurately calculate your training zones. The training plan, therefore, will be adapted to your current fitness levels.
To view our TrainingPeaks based Half Marathon Mountain Biking Training Plans click on the link below.
Training plans for athletes training between 4 and 8 hours per week.
Training plans for athletes training between 9 and 13 hours per week.
Training plans for athletes training more than 14 hours per week.
Our Marathon Mountain Biking training plans include a Core Strength and Flexibility training plan.
You also get access to our FREE training tools that will help you accurately calculate your training zones. The training plan, therefore, will be adapted to your current fitness levels.
To view our TrainingPeaks based Marathon Mountain Biking Training Plans click on the links below.
Training plans for athletes training between 4 and 8 hours per week.
Training plans for athletes training between 9 and 13 hours per week.
Training plans for athletes training more than 14 hours per week.
Our UltraMarathon Mountain Biking training plans include a Core Strength and Flexibility training plan.
You also get access to our FREE training tools that will help you accurately calculate your training zones. The training plan, therefore, will be adapted to your current fitness levels.
To view our TrainingPeaks based UltraMarathon Mountain Biking Training Plans click on the link below.
Training plans for athletes training between 4 and 8 hours per week.
Training plans for athletes training between 9 and 13 hours per week.
Training plans for athletes training more than 14 hours per week.
While following a structured training plan could increase your chances of success by up to 100%, no single training plan can prepare you for the rigours and nuances of every event.
Events differ in terms of distance, terrain and technicality. Some events are fast and flat, others are punctuated with short sharp hills, while others may traverse mountain passes.
Should you be serious about getting your best result at a specific event you should have a training program that prepares you specifically for its demands. This would have to be created specifically for you by one of our coaches.
Complete the questionnaire on our Event Specific program page generator and one of our coaches will contact you.
Individualised coaching is for athletes with lofty long term goals.
Work closely with one of our coaches to develop the skills, fitness and tactics necessary to take you to the highest levels in your sport.
We limit our coaches to a maximum of 25 individually coached athletes at a time to ensure the highest quality personalised professional service.
