Training for xc races

towlawrian

I entered my local xc racing series for the first time this year and didnt do too bad considering it was my first experience of racing. I plan on entering next years series but I want to improve. climbing is my main downfall as I am pretty much up there with the top lads on times for descents etc.

Any advice on how I can improve fitness and endurance. Or can you point me to any free training plans.

njee20

Do more climbing! What level are you at? Are we saying middle of open, or top 5 in expert?

WindyG

My climbing used to be really poor so I just kept hitting any climb I could find and repeating it, both off road and on my road bike, I didn't bother with any training plans, the more you do the better you will get. Also lost some weight myself which made a big difference. I've now got good at climbing now and can make big gains in races.