Have you ever followed a formal training plan for MTB?

A structured training plan can help you get fitter and faster on the bike, but it's not for everyone.
By Jeff Barber

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Whether you ride mountain bikes for fitness or for fun (or both!), a structured training plan can get you fitter and faster on the bike. One way to improve your riding is to follow a formal training plan, and we want to know if you’ve ever used one.

Have you ever followed a formal training plan for mountain biking?

For those who have followed a training plan, tell us where you found it and how it worked out in the comments below!

 
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