2026 Season Training Plan

Build. Sharpen. Peak.

This training hub brings together the team’s season plan, monthly training focus, strength guidance, skills work, and race-season reminders in one easy-to-find place.

Season Training Blocks

The 2026 plan is organized around a simple season arc: base, build, sharpen, and peak.

May–June: Base

Build consistency, aerobic fitness, and steady riding habits.

July: Build

Increase training structure and prepare for team practices.

August: Sharpen

Add race-specific preparation as the season approaches.

Sept–Oct: Peak

Use races as hard efforts and prioritize recovery between race weekends.

Training Principles

Keep It Mostly Easy

Most riding should feel sustainable enough to repeat week after week.

Races Add Intensity

Use races and events as hard efforts instead of stacking extra hard days around them.

Consistency Wins

Regular training matters more than an occasional huge ride or big week.

Recovery Counts

Rest and easy days are part of the plan, not time lost from it.

Training Resources

Use these resources to review the full plan, strength guidance, skills work, and current training focus.

Full Season Plan

View the full 2026 training hub from Coach John.

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Strength Guide

Off-bike strength guidance for durability, posture, and control.

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Skills Guide

Trail skills, body position, braking, cornering, climbing, and group riding.

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Stack Team App

Check weekly practice RSVPs, schedule changes, and timely updates.

App Info

Strength Day at a Glance

Strength days are designed to support riding, not replace it. Riders should focus on quality movement, core strength, durability, and body control.

  • Usually 30–45 minutes off-bike
  • 1–2 times per week during preseason and summer
  • Focus on lower body, upper body, and core
  • Keep it light enough that it does not hurt the next ride or race

Skills Day Focus

Skills days help riders build better balance, body position, braking, cornering, climbing, and confidence on the trail.

Body Position

Learn how the bike moves underneath the rider.

Cornering + Braking

Improve control, speed management, and confidence through turns.

Climbing

Build smooth uphill technique, traction, and balance.

Group Riding

Practice awareness, signals, spacing, and predictable riding.

Questions About Training?

Riders should use the training plan as a guide and adjust based on experience level, schedule, fatigue, and coach feedback.

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