Event programsCyclingStrength

Time Trial: 8 weeks, peaks at ~9 h.

A solo effort against the clock over 16–40 km in the TT or aero position: even pacing at threshold, and the position you can hold. That's the intermediate plan; beginner runs 10, advanced runs 8 weeks.

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Beginner
10 weeks, 4–6 h/week to a club TT: building time in the aero position, then pacing rehearsals.Shortest runway 6 weeks · research minimum 6 · 3 sources
10 wk
3-6 h a week
Intermediate
8 weeks, 6–9 h/week with a TT or aero setup: threshold in position, then a full TT simulation.Shortest runway 5 weeks · research minimum 5 · 3 sources
8 wk
6-9 h a week
Advanced
8 weeks, 8–12 h/week on a TT bike: 30–50 min threshold extension in position, a TT simulation and a short C-race TT.Shortest runway 5 weeks · research minimum 5 · 3 sources
8 wk
8-12 h a week

The checklist comes with it.

T-28Final TT position set — nothing changes from here to race day.
T-7Check the organizer's equipment rules (extensions, helmet, rear light where required).
T-3Skinsuit and overshoes if allowed; latex tubes or tubeless, 25–28 mm. A pacing card with the start cap and target power.
T-1Openers (R2).
race morningKnow your start time and warm-up slot; the EV6 warm-up on a trainer, finishing 5–10 min before the start. Recce the turnarounds and the wind.

Every plan cites its homework.

  1. 1Helios research dossier — cycling events
  2. 2Abbiss & Laursen 2008 — pacing strategies in endurance sport (Sports Med)
  3. 3Fintelman et al. 2014 — optimal cycling time trial position (J Biomech)

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