How to get fit for the XC MTB race?

As with any endurance discipline, nutrition is key. Long training rides require carbohydrates to fuel them, and you should take on one litre of water per hour’s activity and an energy drink if you’re riding for more than two hours.

How to train for a mountain bike race?

Follow this training plan to go from cross-country novice to a proper racer. Cross-Country mountain bike racing requires a great mix of skill and fitness.

How does a cross country mountain bike race work?

Cross-Country mountain bike racing requires a great mix of skill and fitness. Where some disciplines focus on the gravity aspects of mountain biking, XC races are based on undulating courses that have both steep uphill and downhill sections, and riders are faced with tough challenges working with and against gravity.

What do you need for an XC race?

XC racers need to have it all: endurance, power and bike handling skills. Aerobic endurance is the ability to hold and sustain an effort for prolonged periods of time. Alongside this, you need to have a powerful ‘punch’ to get up steep hills and attack the front.

How to prepare for a MTB cross country race?

For a training plan to meet your schedule and/or reduced training hours contact us for a free consult. The plan creates strong aerobic fitness to prepare for the 12-week Build plan for 1.5-3hr MTB Cross Country races. The plans include cycling workouts and core workouts to improve endurance, balance, and stability.

How long does it take to train for a MTB race?

After completing the 12 week Base training plans follow the MTBCoach Build and Race training plans. Each week is between 7 and 8 hours of training. Weekday workouts are 1 hr to 1.5 hour. Weekend workouts are 1-2 hours.