Gran Fondo
Fitness for the long haul. The Gran Fondo training plan reinforces the muscular endurance needed for a long day in the saddle. If you are training for a century, gran fondo, or just a big day of steady power, this plan will provide you with the specific fitness and endurance needed to complete your ultra-endurance event.
Gran Fondo Plans
Choose from Low, Mid, and High Volume versions tailored to your schedule and goals. Each plan progresses through Base, Build, and Specialty phases to peak your fitness for race day.
Peak for Race Day
Base Phase
Cultivate the endurance and skills necessary for a strong foundation.
Build Phase
Sustained Power Build
3-9 Hrs/Wk
Specialty Phase
Gran Fondo
- Low Volume 2-3 Hrs/Wk
- Mid Volume 5-6 Hrs/Wk
- High Volume 7-8 Hrs/Wk
I used TrainerRoad to prepare for my first century with 10k+ feet of climbing. It worked flawlessly and gave me the confidence to tackle this accomplishment knowing I had put in the work.
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TrainerRoad Athlete
I used TrainerRoad to prepare for my first century with 10k+ feet of climbing. It worked flawlessly and gave me the confidence to tackle this accomplishment knowing I had put in the work.
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Focused Training for Your Event
Specialty phases focus on fine-tuning your fitness and cycling skillset to the demands of your goal event. As race day approaches, your training loads will taper to focus on shedding fatigue and sharpening your fitness.
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