Group of cyclists on a dirt path in a forested area.

Week 3: Introducing Intensity

1. Monday (or Saturday)

  • 75-minute endurance ride with

  • 15 minutes of steady effort in the middle.

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

    • squats

    • lunges

    • planks

    • push-ups

    • chin-ups

    • burpees

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

4. Thursday Options -- Choose your Adventure!

  • Option A: 3 x 8 minutes at a steady, hard effort with 6 minutes of easy riding recovery.

  • Option B: 'Micro-bursts': 20 x 15 seconds max effort with 45 seconds easy riding.

  • Option C: Endurance intervals: 2 x 20 minutes at a moderate effort with 10 minutes easy riding in between.

5. Friday

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