Training for a cycle

Taking on a long distance cycle is a huge achievement and is extremely rewarding, this training plan is designed to ensure that you get the maximum possible enjoyment from the experience.

Training plans

Training for a cycle will often take place over a long period of time, this plan contains both cycling sessions and gym work to keep you motivated throughout and will help you get that time you want. Our training plans are in PDF, if you require an alternative format please email us.

50 mile cycling event

Follow our 50 mile cycling plan and we’ll show you how to incorporate training around your everyday life to make sure you’re ready for race day.

Access our 50 mile cycling plan(PDF, 302 KB)

60 mile cycling event

Follow our 60 mile cycling plan and we’ll show you how to incorporate training around your everyday life to make sure you’re ready for race day.

Access the 60 mile cycling plan(PDF, 490 KB)

100 mile cycling event

Follow our 100 mile cycling plan and we’ll show you how to incorporate training around your everyday life to make sure you’re ready for race day.

Access the 100 mile cycling plan(PDF, 303 KB)

Things to consider

Please do a 15 minute warm up and cool down.

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