A 20-Week TRAINING PLAN to Build ELITE Cycling Fitness

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Download the 20 Week Training Plan from TrainingPeaks: https://bit.ly/4nBp12J What's the best way to build long term, sustainable cycling fitness - and to reach levels of performance you've never reached before? In this video, World Tour performance coach for RedBull Bora-Hansgrohe, John Wakefield, talks us through 20 weeks of periodised training to take your cycling to the next level. More about Favero Assioma Pro-RS Power Meter pedals: http://bit.ly/48hrGKn Become a channel member: https://www.youtube.com/@tristantakevideo See my rides on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/tristancardew Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tristantakephoto/ RELATED VIDEOS: A 7-Day Cycling Training Plan: https://youtu.be/LFMQqX2c_eg?si=fhNP-IHB5MpETYnp A 28-Day Training Plan: https://youtu.be/hqZEv6yMg1s?si=XofjzJaW_NonJRGg How to Boost Your FTP: https://youtu.be/LknN-hRRnaU?si=JsJtCgnPZ4lXbO8k How to do an FTP Test: https://youtu.be/FZnuvoeZDks?si=ijQ9q9P0H2U_5xhS 6 Training Sessions to Improve Vo2 Max: https://youtu.be/3tbyDo91Zfs?si=CwQFCSc1VSa33FB_ 4 Training Sessions to Build Your Base Fitness: https://youtu.be/B0YVGJNqLVc?si=g09TyaLhoEcfGe6z A big thank you to John for his knowledge and openness in sharing this training information. If you're interested in being coached by Science 2 Sport (from anywhere in the world), head to https://www.sciencetosport.com. Follow John on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pelotrain/ Follow Science 2 Sport: https://www.instagram.com/science2sport/ Supported by BMC, CUORE of Switzerland, COROS & Insta360 Music from Epidemic Sound: (free trial affiliate link): https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/slnb1q Please note: the training sessions discussed in this video are designed to improve your cycling ability when followed correctly. They should not be attempted without sufficient warm up. Please always ride safely, on roads with minimal traffic and pedestrians, and never go beyond your limit. The best fitness gains will come from following each session properly, maximising your rest periods, eating properly before, during, and after your rides, and consulting your coach or dietician if you have questions. This video is a guide only and does not constitute an a training plan written specifically for you. 00:00 Intro 02:30 Plan Overview 04:27 Phase 1: Neuromuscular development 06:06 Base & Metabolic training 09:32 Peak Power & Vo2 Max training 11:25 Favero Assioma Power Meter 13:51 Race Preparation 16:24 Heat Training This interview was filmed at the Science 2 Sport lab in Girona, Catalunya, Spain; a cycling mecca that has been home to many professional cyclists including Ben O'Connor, Jack Haig, Esteban Chaves, Ryan Mullen, George Bennett, James Knox, Dorian Godon, Jay Vine, and at one point George Hincappie, Lance Armstrong and Tyler Hamilton. Girona is used for training for races such as the Tour de France, Volta Catalunya, Vuelta Espana, Paris-Nice, Giro d'Italia and more.