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.
Specialty Phase
Gran Fondo (8 Weeks Per Block)
Low Volume
2-3 Hrs/Wk
Mid Volume
5-6 Hrs/Wk
High Volume
7-8 Hrs/Wk
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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.
Andrew B.
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.
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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