Training Variants
6 different training focuses
Different training focuses within cycling. Each variant has specific goals, workout types, and training approaches.
Road Racing
"Tactical racing, attacks, sustained high power"
12-20 weeks
Key Workouts
Cycling Sweet Spot IntervalsCycling Vo2max IntervalsCycling Group Ride Simulation
Limiting Factors
Vo2maxLactate ThresholdAnaerobic Capacity
Gran Fondo
"4-8+ hour events, sustained climbing, pacing"
12-16 weeks
Key Workouts
Cycling Endurance Ride:Long EnduranceCycling Sweet Spot IntervalsCycling Climbing Repeats
Limiting Factors
Aerobic EnduranceFat OxidationClimbing Power
Time Trial
"Sustained threshold effort, aero position, mental focus"
8-12 weeks
Key Workouts
Cycling Threshold IntervalsCycling Over Under IntervalsCycling Threshold Intervals:TT Simulation
Limiting Factors
Lactate ThresholdAerodynamicsPacing
Criterium
"Repeated hard efforts, cornering, pack riding"
8-12 weeks
Key Workouts
Cycling Sprint IntervalsCycling Vo2max IntervalsCycling Crit Simulation
Limiting Factors
Anaerobic CapacitySprint PowerRepeatability
Gravel
"Variable terrain, self-sufficiency, extended duration"
12-16 weeks
Key Workouts
Cycling Endurance Ride:Long EnduranceCycling Tempo RideCycling Mixed Terrain
Limiting Factors
Aerobic EnduranceBike HandlingFueling
Mountain Bike
"Technical terrain, repeated surges, climbing"
10-16 weeks
Key Workouts
Cycling Technical SkillsCycling Short Power IntervalsCycling Climbing Repeats
Limiting Factors
Anaerobic CapacityTechnical SkillClimbing Power