This online cycling training plan guides you through a proven framework created by pro coach Stephan Nuesser. Be ready for 3-5 hours per week of workouts to boost your overall power & endurance, and prepare you for longer, more demanding climbs.


You can unlock stronger, more efficient climbing with the 4-week Climb Conqueror training plan on the ROUVY indoor cycling app. Low-cadence, strength-focused workouts guaranteed to build torque and power from home.
This online cycling training plan guides you through a proven framework created by pro coach Stephan Nuesser. Be ready for 3-5 hours per week of workouts to boost your overall power & endurance, and prepare you for longer, more demanding climbs.

Since 2008, Stephan Nuesser has led SNDC, a sports science and diagnostics center in western Germany, helping athletes achieve peak performance, especially in cycling, motocross and triathlon. Nuesser specializes in performance diagnostics and metabolic profiling to optimize health and performance through personalized training and nutrition. Indoor cycling on ROUVY plays a key role in his training programs.
We kick off with a blend of short sprints, tempo intervals and steady endurance work to activate your neuromuscular system and build early climbing strength. Low-cadence efforts and controlled intensities help develop coordination, control and aerobic efficiency for the weeks ahead.
This week combines strength, control and explosive power. Sweet spot intervals build fatigue resistance for long climbs, while sprint sets sharpen acceleration and neuromuscular response. Low-cadence efforts continue to develop torque and climbing-specific resilience.
You’ll build stamina and control through longer Zone 3 intervals, low-cadence work and structured climbing efforts. Pyramid-style sessions improve aerobic efficiency and simulate real terrain. Added sprints and short Zone 4 blocks sharpen your climbing response and explosive strength.
This is your biggest climbing block yet. A mix of intensities and low-cadence intervals builds strength, control and climbing resilience. Extended efforts in the “Queen Stage” challenge both endurance and power, preparing you to conquer real-world climbs with confidence.

After completing this training plan, it's crucial to give your body the rest it needs. Enjoy a week of easy riding – either outdoors or on ROUVY – in zones 1 and 2, maintaining a steady cadence of 90 RPM. Remember, rest is just as important as training. Ignoring rest and recovery can lead to overtraining, so prioritize it.
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Sign up, and then download the ROUVY app (available for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and Apple TV).

It’s easy to connect your indoor smart bike, direct-drive or classic trainer.

Start riding real routes around the world today!

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