Base, build, and race selectively.

This calendar turns the June plan into a month grid. Each race day shows the event and the replacement training effort so riders can stay aligned even when they do not attend.

Shape of the month.

Riders should keep aerobic volume high, use races as substitutions rather than additions, and protect recovery between hard efforts.

Phase Base

Continue building durability and rhythm.

Overlay Build

Add race exposure without losing the aerobic foundation.

Weekly Pattern 2 Hard Efforts

Interval days, short-course race, or XC simulation. Not all three.

Weekend Default Endurance

If no event is selected, the weekend stays aerobic.

Training Calendar

Weekly plans with optional events.

Planned workout day Standard training focus Endurance emphasis Optional race shown

Levels

  • Beginner: 3 to 4 rides per week, shorter endurance options, selective race use.
  • Intermediate: 4 to 5 rides per week, standard substitution rules.
  • Advanced: 5 to 6 rides per week, longest endurance sessions, extra easy volume only if fresh.

If Plans Change

  • Missed XC simulation race: replace with intervals only if it was the intended hard effort.
  • Missed endurance event: complete the planned long endurance ride instead.
  • No event selected: keep the weekend aerobic with endurance focus.
  • Two options in one week: choose one focus instead of stacking load.