OREGON TRAIL STAGE-RACE TRAINING PLAN
A 16-WEEK TRAINING PLAN DESIGN TO HELP YOU MEET THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF A 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 a 16-week Oregon Trail Training Plan that guides you from early spring through race week.
This plan is designed for those looking to complete the Settler Route, including Friday’s Time Trial. If you are registered for the Pioneer and not currently engaged in structured training, this plan will elevate your riding, 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
Currently ride 6–8 hours per week
Are comfortable completing a 3+ hour ride once per week
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
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
1 long ride
2 endurance rides
Simulation Weekends
Two dedicated simulation weekends with back-to-back long rides
Focus on fueling, hydration, pacing, and recovery under fatigue
Volume Guidelines
Average weekly volume: ~8 hours
Maximum weekly volume: 12 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.
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