Training plans

A cyclocross training plan is a structured programme that develops the endurance, repeated high-intensity efforts, technical bike handling, strength and recovery needed to race cyclocross well. Unlike a standard road cycling plan, it prepares you to accelerate out of corners, tackle obstacles, ride under fatigue and make good decisions when everything feels slightly chaotic.

Polarised training in cycling is an endurance training model where most riding is kept genuinely easy, a small amount is made properly hard, and the tiring middle ground is kept to a minimum.

Gravel riding is a cycling-specific mix of endurance, sustained power, bike handling, fuelling, and equipment preparation designed to help you ride fast and efficiently on loose, high-resistance terrain for long periods.

Mesocycle training is one of those terms that sounds more complicated than it really is. In plain English, it simply means a focused block of training inside a bigger plan. Usually, that block lasts around 4 to 6 weeks and is built around one main goal, such as improving aerobic endurance, lifting FTP, sharpening VO2max, building race-specific power, or adding strength without wrecking everything else.

A 100-mile ride is achievable with steady training, smart pacing, and consistent fuelling - turning a big challenge into a rewarding day out.

Challenge Family triathlons are about more than racing; they’re about passion, connection, and community. This guide covers everything you need to train smart, balance the three disciplines, prepare mentally, and use ROUVY to simulate real Challenge Family courses so you can show up race-ready, confident, and smiling.

Holidays can disrupt even the best training plans, but they also offer fresh ways to ride, explore and stay active. These 23 practical, feel-good holiday cycling tips will help you balance celebration and fitness, enjoy meaningful family moments and return to your routine energized – not exhausted.

Many riders get stuck in the “grey zone” - training hard enough to feel tired but not hard or easy enough to improve. Escaping this middle ground with structured easy and intense work is the key to real progress on ROUVY.

Brick workouts teach triathletes to transition smoothly from bike to run, eliminating heavy legs and boosting efficiency, confidence, and race-day control.