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Training Programs

Starting 16 November 2020

16 week training programs

Our dedicated cycling coach Dr Stephen Lane has developed three dedicated training plans to help you smash your goals on the bike. The programs assume you will commence the first week with some kilometres already in the legs. Week one kicks off 16 November 2020.

Get a taste of what’s involved with last year’s programs below.

Low volume

The low volume training program will average 10 hours of training a week.

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Intermediate volume

The intermediate volume training program will average 12 hours of training a week.

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High volume

The high volume training program will average 16.5 hours of training a week.

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Video #1

2020 training – Dr. Stephen Lane is back

Are you ready to kick off your Peaks Challenge Falls Creek 2020 campaign? Secure your spot on the start line and check in with our dedicated coach Stephen Lane as he brings you all the vital information you need to to smash your 2020 goals.

In this video, Dr Stephen Lane from HPTek runs over some key dates leading up to Peaks Challenge Falls Creek 2020 and gives a breakdown of whats to come in the coming weeks on the journey to Peaks Challenge Falls Creek.

Key things to remember

Training rides are now on!
New training programs – Monday 18 November
Early bird entries close – Sunday 8 December

Video #2

Intro to training programs

In this video Stephen outlines the basic structure of the 16 week Peaks Challenge Falls Creek training programs. It includes setting up training zones based on FTP, power or exertion of effort.

Stephen goes through the first few of weeks of the training programs to make sure you are up to speed for when they kick off on Monday 18th November.

Key things to remember

Find the right training program for you!
Early bird entries close – Sunday 8 December
Join one of our training rides
Facebook live content coming soon!

Video #3

Training over the festive season

In this video Stephen runs through how to stay active and train over the holiday period (December – January).

Stephen provides a run-down on how to adapt the training programs so you can still stay on top of your training over the festive season, so you can still acheive your #Peaks2020 riding goals.

Key things to remember

Lock in your training program!
Grab your Peaks Challenge Falls Creek 2020 entry
Join in on one of our training rides.

Video #5

Bike Check 101

Don’t leave your bike service/check till the final hour. Stephen runs through when you should get your bike serviced and what you should being checking.

The last thing you want is a mechanical at the start of your ride. Don’t keep on putting this task off, book in your service early!

Key things to remember

Under a month to go
Keep your training rolling on one of our training rides.
Don’t miss out on your Peaks Challenge Falls Creek 2020 entry.
We only have one more FB live video remaining!

Video #6

Good luck for #Peaks2020

With Peaks Challenge Falls Creek this weekend, Dr Stephen Lane checks in to say good luck to all those stepping up to the challenge.

Take this last week to prepare for the big day and make sure you put into action all the tips Stephen has shared throughout the year.

Key things to remember

Peaks Challenge Falls Creek is this Sunday
You can still grab a last minute ticket to Peaks Challenge Falls Creek 2020.
Read the Peaks Challenge Falls Creek 2020 Ride Guide to find out what’s on for the event weekend.

From Stephen Lane - HPTEK

Tips and resources

Dive into some bonus content to stay on track and get a taste of Dr. Lane’s training tips to help you get Peaks ready over the coming months.

Event Nutrition

Learn everything you need to know about your nutrition pre-ride, during and post-event.

You’ve done all the hard training so it is important to get nutrition right on the day so you perform at your best. Get all the expert tips so you can feel confident taking on the gruelling 235 km course in March.

Bike Check 101

Don’t leave your bike service/check till the final hour. Stephen runs through when you should get your bike serviced and what you should being checking.

The last thing you want is a mechanical at the start of your ride. Don’t keep on putting this task off, book in your service early!

Pacing Tactics

In this video Stephen and James Garriok (9-hour wave leader) discuss pacing tactics and talk you through how to get the best of out our body on the event day.

Stephen and James help you prepare a sound game plan for the big day and give you an insiders tips to the ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ on how to achieve your best ride time.

Build phase tips

In this video, Stephen talks about the key sessions of this upcoming training block and how you can tailor them to best prepare for your target time at Peak Challenge.

Stephen will bring you through getting some bigger climbs under your belt and dialing in your hydration and nutrition.

Projected finish times

In this video, Stephen runs through how you should be feeling after a big functional threshold training block and the importance of the upcoming recovery week.

He also covers some tips on how to decide what your target finish time will be based on existing Strava times. It’s important to have a clear plan in mind of what pace you’re aiming for before event day.

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Training Programs

16 week training programs

Low volume

Intermediate volume

High volume

2020 training – Dr. Stephen Lane is back

Key things to remember

Intro to training programs

Key things to remember

Training over the festive season

Key things to remember

Bike Check 101

Key things to remember

Good luck for #Peaks2020

Key things to remember

Tips and resources

Event Nutrition

Bike Check 101

Pacing Tactics

Build phase tips

Projected finish times

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16 week training programs

Low volume

Intermediate volume

High volume

2020 training – Dr. Stephen Lane is back

Key things to remember

Intro to training programs

Key things to remember

Training over the festive season

Key things to remember

Bike Check 101

Key things to remember

Good luck for #Peaks2020

Key things to remember

Tips and resources

Event Nutrition

Bike Check 101

Pacing Tactics

Build phase tips

Projected finish times

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