Training

Training

Here is where you'll find out how to train for a Century.  We have mileage charts, training programs and many other resources.  Whether you're new to Century riding or an established cyclist, you'll find something here to improve your performance.

Training Mileage Schedule - Learn how many miles you should log while training

Ride Class Table - Determine your ability level with a Rider Classification

Getting Faster on the Bike - Learn how to do Under-Overs, Long Intervals, Short Intervals, and Hill Intervals

Matchbook Analogy - Cyclists often speak about "burning matches" when discussing race strategy

Century Ride Strategy - Here's a proven strategy for completing your first 100 mile ride

Stationary Trainers - Stationary trainers can be a cyclist's best friend

Hill Gradient - Learn what gradient means and how it relates to angle of pitch

Map Your Ride - Here you can map you own rides and share them with other riders

Join our online training group at Map My Ride - Track your mileage, view the "leaderboard" and set goals

Your First Century - A 10-week basic training plan.  From the editors or Bicycling Magazine. (PDF)

Ride a Century Faster - A 12-week plan to increase your endurance and speed for your next 100-mile ride.  From the editors or Bicycling Magazine. (PDF)

Be a Better Climber - Here is the fastest way to the top of the mountain.  From the editors or Bicycling Magazine. (PDF)

Ride Stronger Overall - This 40k time-trial plan can make anyone faster.