OREGON TRAIL STAGE-RACE TRAINING PLANS
A 16-WEEK TRAINING PLAN DESIGNED TO HELP YOU MEET THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF YOUR 5-DAY GRAVEL ADVENTURE
The Oregon Trail Gravel Stage Race is a uniquely demanding five-day, point-to-point event that rewards preparation, durability, and smart execution. To help athletes arrive confident and ready, Special Blend Endurance Coaching has developed 16-week Oregon Trail Training Plans that guide you from early spring through race week.
You can choose from either the Settler Route or the Pioneer Route Plan. These plans are designed to elevate your riding and racing and enhance your experience during race week!
The plan kicks off Monday, March 23, and carries you all the way through the final stage of the Oregon Trail. It is delivered directly to your TrainingPeaks account (compatible with both free and premium versions), making it easy to follow, adapt, and execute alongside your existing training tools.
Cost: $160 USD
Start date: March 23, 2026
Delivery: March 1, 2026, or upon purchase
Training plan will be delivered to your Training Peaks account March 1, 2026
This plan is designed for athletes who, AT THE START OF THE PLAN (MARCH 23, 2026)
Settler Plan
Are riding 6–8 hours per week
Are completing a 2-3 hour ride once per week
Pioneer Plan
Are riding 8-10 hours per week
Are completing a 3+ hour ride once per week
Both Plans
Have access to and regularly ride a gravel bike
Can train 4–5 days per week, with 2 rest or active recovery days
Have no major injury limitations affecting climbing, sustained efforts, or back-to-back riding days
Are willing to practice fueling, hydration, pacing, and gravel skills during training; not just on race day
additional support
For athletes who want individualized guidance, Special Blend Endurance Coaching offers hourly one-on-one consults to address personal training needs, race strategy, pacing, nutrition, and execution.
Consult rate: $125 USD per hour
Request a consult: email hello@specialblendgravel.com
TRAINING PLAN STRUCTURE
Weekly Structure
2 rest or active recovery days
2 structured workouts
3 endurance and/or long rides
Simulation Weekends
Two dedicated simulation weekends with back-to-back-to-back long rides
Focus on fueling, hydration, pacing, and recovery under fatigue
Volume Guidelines
Settler Plan
Average weekly volume: ~8 hours
Maximum weekly volume: 11.5 hours
Biggest volume weeks: May 18, May 25, June 1
Pioneer Plan
Average weekly volume: ~10 hours
Maximum weekly volume: 13.5 hours
Biggest volume weeks: May 18, May 25, June 1
Training plan will be delivered to your Training Peaks account March 1, 2026
Whether this is your first Oregon Trail or you’re returning with specific performance goals, this plan is built to help you arrive prepared, resilient, and ready to ride strong from Stage 1 through Stage 5.
Our Partners
A huge thank you to amazing partners.
