# 2024/2025 Offseason Training Plans **URL:** \ **Category:** Training\ **Created:** [September 7, 2024, 11:33pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2024-2025-offseason-training-plans/95837 "2024-09-07T23:33:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![SarahLaverty](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/sarahlaverty/32/99468_2.png) [@SarahLaverty](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/SarahLaverty)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2024, 8:05pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2024-2025-offseason-training-plans/95837/21 "2024-09-10T20:05:24Z")
> [@Trix8806](#): > > May/June I did a TrainerRoad high volume polarized plan that went well, bumped from 3.4\>3.6 w/kg. I’d like to get to 4 w/kg by end of April. Amazing!!! Congrats- this is no small feat 🙌. It’s great that you have this exciting goal to carry you into next season. This brings me to your question: > [@Trix8806](#): > > Just not sure if I should do anything else to structure my training between now and the end of the year. I’d consider your motivation levels when making off-season plans. Your motivation is often an indication of where your body is at physiologically, and therefore a helpful indicator of how much of an off-season you need and what that looks like. One of the main goals of an off-season is to regain motivation to a level that will sustain you throughout the long season ahead. Regardless, a complete break is beneficial for _many_ reasons so I strongly suggest you take some time completely off of the bike, even if that is just a week or so. As for your approach when getting back on the bike, Jonathan shares some ✨golden ✨ advice founded on scientific principles in the podcast clip I’ve linked below. I think his advice will be incredibly helpful for you. [![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/3/7/37de78b11fcd8cef42b827c67037dc1f49e67b93.jpeg "Scientific Off-Season Recommendations for Cyclists – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 445") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmjrH7ElmDI&t=1819) You may also find this blog post helpful: [How to Plan Your Offseason: When to Start and What to Do](https://www.trainerroad.com/blog/how-to-plan-your-offseason-when-to-start-and-what-to-do/). In addition, [this clip](https://youtu.be/hmjrH7ElmDI?si=olqyo2TeIrauzpdY&t=641) below compliments the discssion above. Let me know if you have any questions about any of this information. I’d be happy to dive into more detail if it’s hellpful :). ---
**Author:** ![Trix8806](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/trix8806/32/155132_2.png) [@Trix8806](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Trix8806)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2024, 8:57pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2024-2025-offseason-training-plans/95837/22 "2024-09-10T20:57:10Z")
Thank you, this is very helpful and good to know. I have been lifting weights religiously for 20 years, and am used to that feeling of when I need to cut back for a bit. My wife is being induced with our 2nd child this Friday, and I did an all out effort 3 hr ride Sunday to see where I am at, so this week may actually be a good chance to take a good week off and reset. Then I can get back in a maintainable schedule for the remainder of the year, with a bit of a ramp up leading into my less-important mid-November race. I usually take it a bit easier around Christmas, which will prepare me to hit it hard with a structured plan after the New Year. ---
**Author:** ![SarahLaverty](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/sarahlaverty/32/99468_2.png) [@SarahLaverty](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/SarahLaverty)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2024, 9:37pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2024-2025-offseason-training-plans/95837/23 "2024-09-10T21:37:41Z")
> [@Trix8806](#): > > am used to that feeling of when I need to cut back for a bit. 💯 , having that background definitely helps with being in tune with your body and what it needs. > [@Trix8806](#): > > My wife is being induced with our 2nd child this Friday Aaah this is exciting! I hope all goes well ♥. This sounds like an excellent time to shift your focus away from training. Sounds like a really solid plan. And if you feel that you need to adjust those plans, you can always do so. Not that I know from personal experience, but I hear those little ones can be somewhat unpredictable 😉. All the best for this exciting time! Let us know if any questions pop up further down the line ☺. ---
**Author:** ![JoeX](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/joex/32/6640_2.png) [@JoeX](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/JoeX)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2024, 5:36am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2024-2025-offseason-training-plans/95837/24 "2024-09-11T05:36:39Z")
Good luck, I wouldn’t have any solid plans yet for the next six months - maybe review in three or four weeks! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![SeanTaylor](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/seantaylor/32/153306_2.png) [@SeanTaylor](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/SeanTaylor)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2025, 9:20pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2024-2025-offseason-training-plans/95837/25 "2025-08-19T21:20:19Z")
Thanks for this. I traditionally loose a ton of cycling specific fitness over the winter as a usually train for a half marathon in May and then switch to full cycling and this winter I want to keep the cycling fitness straight through. These thoughts are really helpful! [Previous page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2024-2025-offseason-training-plans/95837.md?page=1)