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Gran Fondo / Climbing
Prepare for a hilly gran fondo or big climbing day. Sweet-spot and threshold climbing intervals build sustained climbing power, VO2max work lifts the ceiling, and hilly long rides build durability.
- Length
- 16 weeks
- Weekly load
- 3-5 h/wk (peaking higher for event plans)
- Peak week
- 8 h
Who it's for
Riding casually for 0-1 year; can ride 60 min continuously.
Sample week 1
| Day | Session | Min | Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Rest | — | rest |
| Tue | FTP / LTHR Test | 65 | hard |
| Wed | Rest | — | rest |
| Thu | Endurance Ride | 45 | easy |
| Fri | Rest | — | rest |
| Sat | Long Ride | 90 | easy |
| Sun | Recovery Spin | 40 | easy |