Group of people wearing helmets stretching on outdoor stone steps surrounded by trees.

Week 2: Endurance & Strength

1. Monday (or Saturday)

  • 60-minute ride with

    • slight increases in pace during the second half.

2. Sunday Suffer Fest

  • Hill climb at Bush Park Derby hill.

3. Tuesday

Playground Circuit Training

  • Combine a 30-minute easy ride with sets of

    • step ups

    • lunges

    • planks

    • push-ups

    • chin-ups

  • 2 circuits, 8-12 reps each exercise, using playground equipment for chin-ups.

4. Thursday Options -- Choose your Adventure!

  • Option A: 6 x 3-minute hill repeats with 5 minutes descent recovery.

  • Option B: 2 x 10 minutes tempo ride on a flat route with 5 minutes rest in between.

  • Option C: 8 x 30 seconds sprints with 4 minutes of easy pedaling recovery.

5. Friday

  • Active recovery day, focusing on light activity such as walking or easy pedaling