Access to our private Facebook group and get expert advice on training, racing and equipment choices. You can also interact with other members for their advice and experience.
The MTBCoach Training and Racing Handbook, which includes information about how to use the training plan, execute workouts, nutrition, rest and recovery and much more.
For the best results stack the Conditioning (optional), Base and Build plans for a total of 24-30 weeks of training. See Our Training Plans for more detail.
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Nutrition Guide – Make the most out of your training. Optimize your daily fueling for the most energy, power, and endurance in your workouts and races.
Talk with a Coach – talk with a coach about how to get the best out of our plans, equipment choices, tracking progress and more
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Gravel races are fun and exciting but require a good level of fitness and endurance. They are harder than a road race because of the inconsistent surface. Our gravel race training plans will prepare you for the demands of these difficult and challenging events no matter what distance you decide to tackle.
We have a number of gravel race training plans ready to go. These are considered our pre-made plans and are $99.00 each. Each plan is delivered online via the TrainingPeaks website and mobile app. The plans are best for anyone who can follow the training schedule with little help and does not need feedback or analysis on their workouts or race analysis. Workout and race analysis can be purchased separately, or check out the Personal Coaching. For the best results stack the Conditioning (optional), Base and Build plans for a total of 24-30 weeks of training.
Gravel Race Training Plans include:
12 weeks of workouts with a well-written description
Workouts are online via the TrainingPeaks website or mobile app
A daily email reminder with detailed workouts.
Structured Workout device compatible. Workouts can be exported for use with devices and apps. Learn More
Workouts built for use with a Power Meter, Heart Rate Monitor or Perceived Exertion
Access to our private Facebook group and get expert advice on training, racing and equipment choices. You can also interact with other members for their advice and experience.
The MTBCoach Training and Racing Handbook, which includes information about how to use the training plan, execute workouts, nutrition, rest and recovery and much more.
For the best results stack the Conditioning (optional), Base and Build plans for a total of 24-30 weeks of training. See Our Training Plans for more detail.
This 6 week plan is to help prepare an athlete who is just getting started with training, coming off a long break or off the couch to help prepare for the training demands for any MTBCoach Base training plan. The MTBCoach Base training plans expect that there is some level of fitness before jumping into the plans. This plans builds the fitness to start the Base plans using cycling, core, yoga and plyometrics.
Start this plan 30 weeks before your goal event. After completing this plan follow any of the MTBCoach 12 week Base training plans. After completing the 12 week Base training plans follow the MTBCoach Build and Race training plans.
Each week is between 7 and 8 hours of training. Weekday workouts are 1 hr to 1.5 hour. Weekend workouts are 1-2 hours. For a training plan to meet your schedule and/or reduced training hours contact us for a free consult.
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This 12 week Base plan is for a 100 mile Gravel race. The plan builds aerobic fitness, endurance, muscular endurance and power to prepare for the 12 weeks 100 Mile Gravel Race build training plan (see below). Start this base plan 24 weeks before your A Priority race. Follow the 100 mile Gravel Race Build plan (below) after completing this Base Plan.
This plan works well for any 70-100 mile races like the Crusher in the Tushar, Land Run 100, Dirty Kanza 100 as well as many others.
Each week is between 7 and 11 hours of training. Weekday workouts are 1 hr to 1.5 hours. Weekend workouts are 2-4:30 hours. For a training plan to meet your schedule and/or reduced training hours contact us for a free consult.
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Build Period - 100 Mile Gravel Race Training Plans
This 12-week build plan is for a prepare to race a 70-100 Mile Gravel Race. The plan includes building sustained power and endurance for long distances. This plan is a great compliment to the 100 Mile Gravel Base plan (above) or someone who has a high level of fitness and ready to take on a greater challenge. Along with bike workouts, the plan includes core workouts to build endurance, balance, and stability. Start this plan 12 weeks before your goal event.
This plan works well for any 70-100 mile races like the Crusher in the Tushar, Land Run 100, Dirty Kanza 100 as well as many others.
Each week is between 7 and 11 hrs of training. Weekday workouts are 1 hr to 1.5hr. Weekend workouts are 2-4:30 hrs each. For a training plan to meet your schedule and/or reduced training hours contact us for a free consult.
Buy now from TraningPeaks.com (requires free TrainingPeaks account)
Curt helped me get fit and fast for Enduro racing. This is a hard format to train for due to the need for endurance as well as short power bursts. Stages can be upwards of 15 minutes redlined and Curt did a great job of building a program for me that made me competitive.
I had the pleasure of working with both Curt and Ben Stein and I will highly recommend them to anyone that wants to step up their athletic game. It does not matter if you are now starting or on a competitive level, they will work with you based on your needs and wants and get you exactly where you need to be. 10 out of 10
I signed up with Curt to help me tackle the Breck-Epic. He is a coach that has walked the talk and done this race, and has great feedback. That was important to me when choosing a coach and plan. I was thoroughly impressed with his base and build programs offered, finding them very informative and extremely critical to completing the race. I subscribed to his personal coaching services the last six weeks before the event and he was always willing to answer, explain and guide my training progress. He assessed my progress and was helpful with any necessary changes due to scheduling, fatigue or the race in general. His plans I found very balanced for a working father with a family of five. The plans have a nice harmony of rest and training through-out. Curt guided me with on-bike nutrition which was a game changer as I had not focused in on that in the past so much. His guidance and helpful demeanor allowed me to recover faster and train harder. Overall, I am thoroughly impressed with how my fitness progresed and feedback I received as I trained for the race and ultimately finished the biggest race of my life. Thank you!
I have been working with MTBCoach for several years to train and prepare for many races, in-season and off-season. I have consistently gotten faster and have completed many NUE races as well several tough stage races, always finishing each better than the last. The scheduling is flexible and since my training time is limited I can ensure that my time on the the bike is spent in the most efficient manner possible. Curt is always quick to answer questions, make adjustments, provide feedback and motivation. Highly recommended for athletes of any level!
I only trained for a short while with Coach Ben but the entire MTB coach set up is very professional. I am a working mum of four and I needed a coaching schedule that I could squeeze in and a coach who understood that I needed to be able to flex. I got just that. Clear instructions, encouragement plus good results! I definitely recommend them.
I worked with Ben for the 10 months leading up to my first 70.3. Through Ben’s coaching I successfully completed the race and stayed focused and injury-free for the duration of my training. I would definitely recommend MTB Coach for anyone looking to meet and exceed racing goals!
Gravel races are fun and exciting but require a good level of fitness and endurance. They are harder than a road race because of the inconsistent surface. Our gravel race training plans will prepare you for the demands of these difficult and challenging events no matter what distance you decide to tackle.
