START RIDING FASTER
Without wasting a heap of time on ineffective training so that you can post more PB’s, start dropping everyone you’re riding with (even on climbs), and have the best ride at your next event using our unique training methodology that you won’t see elsewhere.
You’re getting access to choose from over 60+ of our very best training programs, our exclusive off-the-bike strength training videos, unlimited email access to me as your cycling coach and a whole lot of really cool bonuses that will help you with your cycling.
ORGANISATIONS THAT CYCLING-INFORM HAS WORKED WITH
YEARLY MEMBERSHIP
- Yearly plan with no locked in contract
- 60+ pre-built training programs to choose from
- Exclusive indoor training videos that go with your training program
- Four bonus ebooks to help you with your training
- Off the bike strength training video program
- Unlimited email support during your active subscription
- Training program loaded into your Training Peaks account
- Compatible with Zwift and TrainerRoad, as well as Garmin and Wahoo bike computers
- Start riding faster with your limited time while being assisted by our coaches via email
HOW IT WORKS: THE FOUR STEPS TO BECOMING MORE AWESOME ON THE BIKE
OUR CYCLING-INFORM TRAINING METHOD CAN HELP YOU…
GET READY FOR A PERSONAL BEST AT YOUR NEXT BUNCH RIDE, EVENT OR RACE
We help you climb better and have you riding faster in 30 days or less so you can be your best at your next bunch ride, recreational event or race.
INCREASE YOUR FTP
Training needs to not only be efficient but effective as well. We make sure that you are placed on the training program that’s right for you so you aren’t wasting your time doing ineffective training that’s not helping you improve your overall FTP.
Octavia from Sweden got this improvement with his FTP within 12 weeks
Stefan from WA, Australia saw these personal best improvements pop up on his Training Peaks account in just two weeks
SHAVE MINUTES OF YOUR CLIMBS WITH AN IMPROVED POWER TO WEIGHT RATIO
“Power to weight ratio” or as it’s sometimes referred to as a rider’s “watts per kilogram” is critical to your climbing success. We help you improve your power output so that you get dramatic improvements with your hill climbing times.
An example of an improvement of 5 minutes and 33 seconds on an 8.43 km climb
Starting with an FTP of 200 watts and a climbing time of 32 minutes and 58 seconds.
Same rider but an increased FTP of 250 watts, gives a climbing time of 27 minutes and 23 seconds.
I rode my “fitness test” hill (14km @ 400M elevation) last week in my fastest time in the last 4 years….so progress is being made.
Hi David, Just wanted to say thank you. My goal this year was to break 12 mins in climbing Mt. Coot-tha in Brisbane. I started the year at 14:50 mins and no matter what I did, I could not get much better than that. I joined up to your training plan in June and at that time was down to 14:39mins. I started with the HillClimber I program and immediately saw the results. I completed that 12 weeks and then went into Hill climber II. Each week my times up the hill were getting faster and I was feeling a lot stronger. I am now on week 11 on Hill climber II and I not only reached the 12 min goal, but I also reached a personal best of 11:50mins. I am now looking to see if I can crack 11 mins! Thank you for your great programs. All the best, Mark.
10 minutes off my Ventoux climb time from 3 years ago. 2 best Gran Fondo performances ever on back to back Sundays. Excited to keep going!
IMPROVE YOUR PEDALLING EFFICIENCY
Cycling is just like swimming – it’s all about developing an efficient technique. You power the bike a pedal stroke at a time. Right? We help you improve the efficiency and amount of power that you are able to produce which will make a huge difference to your cycling performance.
Pedalling efficiency before
Pedalling efficiency after
Greg from NSW, Australia got this improvement with his pedalling efficiency within 12 weeks.
Hi David, Just watched your hill climbing video and learned why I have aching muscles, because of your “easy” 084 climbing training programs! Appears I had not been engaging my gluteus or locking my core previously so now those muscles are really sore and aching (thus improving). Feel like Karate Kid wondering why I was painting the fence “why am I doing these easy training sessions” ha, now know why. Onwards and upwards. Tony.
I have been practicing to pedal in circles which I know I haven’t been doing consistently prior to starting your programme and it’s making a huge difference. I am feeling very happy as my riding has improved already.
BUST THE COMMON MISCONCEPTION THAT YOU HAVE TO TRAIN HARDER TO GET RESULTS
If you aren’t getting the results you want, then don’t blame yourself, or your equipment (or lack of it), focus on the training you are doing. It’s the training that you are doing that will determine how well you ride.
When we start talking about doing the right type of training, it sometimes conjures up thoughts of being a demanding process and that you’ll need to spend a heap more time training. But this is just a common misconception among many athletes, including cyclists.
When you start doing the right training, you quickly unlock your true cycling potential. And… the frustration that you had in the past about your performance disappears as everything becomes easier.
Because we have spent the last ten years tuning our training programs specifically for cyclists like you, you’ll find that you’ll use the limited time that you have to train more efficiently so you quickly become more awesome on the bike. So, take a moment to consider the cost of continuing to do the training you are doing, knowing that you could be training much better.
I just want to say thank you for your program. It worked really well for me. With two little kids to deal with and my wife’s business I often find I am time poor and really was only getting the Sunday to train. Having a structured program (as well as a smart trainer) meant I could quite easily follow the program. I was definitely training “smarter” and I was gaining more and more confidence on the roads. I had previously completed PCFC in 2015 with a time of 12 hrs 27 mins. I set a goal to beat PCFC in under 12 hours. I finished in a time of 11 hours 47 mins so was really happy with that. With my result, we can say “your program works”. Thanks – Tony
I have been using a lot of your indoor training sessions every week due to rain, road closures or simply not enough time to get on the road! I love the hill climbing ones you have! I have just signed up for the hill climber two and will complete that and then finish with the touring program leading to when we take off to Europe for the tour in June. So everything is good here, your programs are great, love the indoor training videos!
The main improvement I am seeing is in my time management. I believe I am getting similar results with less effort which is really nice, this has been achieved by not having to think about what I need to do each ride. Using your weekly schedules is taking a lot of the indecision out of the equation. The information you provide also points out to me the importance of rest.
I’m definitely improving each week. Never thought I would achieve so much in such a short period! Thank you so much for your program and support along the way!
HIGH QUALITY, PROGRESSIVE BUILD TRAINING PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR THE BUSY CYCLIST
Whatever level you are riding at right now, you can take advantage of our experience, giving you hours of previously wasted training time back as well as quickly getting improvements with your cycling performance. We have over sixty-one discipline and event specific training programs to help you beat your best at your next cycling event. Your training program is delivered to you weekly via your online training centre, or through your Training Peaks account.
Eight weeks in and I see so much improvement. My first race is March 2nd. It a fat tire 25-mile race. Looking to see how much I improved since last year. Thanks for your program and making it affordable to people like me. Dan Hughes.
Thanks so much for the program. I have to say – with all the business travel, and holidays etc…I am really proud of how consistent I have been. And it has shown in my outdoor group rides on the weekends. I have been, for the most part, keeping pace with the A group – previously unheard of. THANK YOU!
David, I noticed I had made an improvement in a really short time but what really proved it was my friends also noticed.
TRAINING RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOU
We provide training resources that include indoor training videos to help you with your pedalling efficiency and off-the-bike strength training.
INDOOR CYCLING VIDEOS
Time efficient indoor training video workouts that teach you how to improve your pedalling technique while also developing your aerobic fitness, cycling strength, and speed.
Loving the workouts so far. What I’ve found is it alternates between hard and easy days with longer rides back to back on weekend so I feel fresher than with my previous training and have plenty in the tank to push the hard efforts. Kind regards, Mike Pagels.
OFF THE BIKE STRENGTH TRAINING FOR CYCLISTS
You can only generate as much power as you can stabilize. We have been working with leading strength and conditioning trainers since 2006. Your off the bike strength program has been tuned by professional cyclists racing at state, national and international level competition, as well as recreational riders partaking in events around the globe. No other strength training program comes close to its depth.
Love the Strength training, the mobilisers and the Functional strength exercises as can feel stronger in the back only after a weeks training.
Holy crap I feel my power building! I’ll do some mobilizers after weights tonight and recover tomorrow. Matt rocks. Love him! Glad to be back!
TRAINING SUPPORT FROM EXPERIENCED CYCLE COACHES
International Cycling Coach David Heatley
David has been a full-time professional cycling coach for the last ten years and has helped thousands of recreational riders and state, national and world champions worldwide achieve their own personal cycling goals.
International Cycling Coach Jodie Batchelor
Jodie is a qualified Level II Cycling Australia cycling coach and has medaled at state and national level. Jodie is responsible for writing many of our training programs and is a co-developer of the Leaner Cyclist Program.
I am finding that each time I reflect where I am compared to what I had been doing in the past, I shake my head in disbelief that I hadn’t taken this road sooner.
Am now a few weeks in to the Road Race program and had the opportunity to pick up a 3 race license and test myself in my first ever club races this week. Started my week setting a new 20min power PB on my training ride, then raced C grade at the Caulfield Carnegie Anzac Day Classic on Wednesday, followed by the Southern Masters in Drouin on Sunday. Finished comfortably in the bunch at Sandown, then placed 2nd on Sunday. Big week of riding but feeling strong, and the training gave me the confidence to have a crack at the racing.
Hello David, I’m three weeks into the Road Racer II Part Two and had my 1st race for 3 weeks. I’ve had my best result for a long time. So your program, although early days, has given me not only some fitness but more so more confidence in my racing especially when the higher graded cyclists come through. Early day yet but feeling like I’m getting somewhere with structured training. Thanks, Peter
I must say that I’ve always been drawn back to your site after purchasing a few of your videos and finding them really helpful and noticing some good improvement. It’s easy to see why you’re a very successful coach just in the level of detail you go into, and also your ability to always look at the bigger picture. I think your training programs are uniquely placed to train for the one off iconic Sportives we have in the UK. I’ve always found it so hard to get a really focused training plan to take on these really tough and challenging Sportives and I think that is what draws me to your training plans.
TRAINING PROGRAMS
Discipline specific training programs
| Program | Length | Adv hr/wk* | Adv km/wk* | Adv mi/wk* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerobic Base Builder I – Part One | 12 weeks | 6.5 hr/wk | 150 km/wk | 93 mi/wk |
| Aerobic Base Builder I – Part Two | 12 weeks | 6.5 hr/wk | 150 km/wk | 93 mi/wk |
| Aerobic Base Builder II – Part One | 12 weeks | 8 hr/wk | 205 km/wk | 127 mi/wk |
| Aerobic Base Builder II – Part Two | 12 weeks | 8 hr/wk | 205 km/wk | 127 mi/wk |
| Apprentice – Part One | 12 weeks | 4 hr/wk | 70 km/wk | 43 mi/wk |
| Cycling Tourer I – Part One | 24 weeks | 7 hr/wk | 185 km/wk | 115 mi/wk |
| Cycling Tourer II – Part One | 12 weeks | 11 hr/wk | 250 km/wk | 155 mi/wk |
| Cycling Tourer II – Part Two | 24 weeks | 8.5 hr/wk | 225 km/wk | 140 mi/wk |
| Cycling Tourer III – Part One | 24 weeks | 11 hr/wk | 285 km/w | 117 mi/wk |
| Crit Racer I – Part One | 12 weeks | 5.5 hr/wk | 140 km/wk | 87 mi/wk |
| Crit Racer I – Part Two | 12 weeks | 5.5 hr/wk | 150 km/wk | 93 mi/wk |
| Crit Racer II – Part One | 12 weeks | 7.5 hr/wk | 215 km/w | 134 mi/wk |
| Crit Racer II – Part Two | 12 weeks | 8.2 hr/wk | 205 km/wk | 127 mi/wk |
| Gran Fondo-Sportif 125km | 12 weeks | 5.5 hr/wk | 152 km/wk | 93 mi/wk |
| Gran Fondo-Sportif 135km | 24 weeks | 8.5 hr/wk | 215 km/wk | 134 mi/wk |
| Gran Fondo-Sportif 160 km | 24 weeks | 9 hr/wk | 230 km/wk | 143 mi/wk |
| Gran Fondo-Sportif 250 km | 24 weeks | 11.5 hr/wk | 290 km/wk | 180 mi/wk |
| Hill Climber I – Part One | 12 weeks | 6.5 hr/wk | 160 km/wk | 99 mi/wk |
| Hill Climber II – Part One | 12 weeks | 9.5 hr/wk | 240 km/wk | 149 mi/wk |
| Hill Climber II – Part Two | 12 weeks | 9.5 hr/wk | 240 km/wk | 149 mi/wk |
| Hill Climber III – Part One | 24 weeks | 10.5 hr/wk | 240 km/wk | 149 mi/wk |
| Hill Climber III – Part Two | 24 weeks | 12 hr/wk | 275 km/wk | 171 mi/wk |
| Hill Climber III – Part Three | 24 weeks | 12 hr/wk | 275 km/wk | 171 mi/wk |
| Hill Climber IV – Part One | 12 weeks | 7.5 hr/wk | 197 km/ wk | 122 mi/ wk |
| Mountain Biker II – Part One | 12 weeks | 9.5 hr/wk | 220 km/wk | 137 mi/wk |
| Mountain Biker II – Part Two | 12 weeks | 10 hr/wk | 225 km/wk | 140 mi/wk |
| Road Racer II – Part One | 12 weeks | 10.5 hr/wk | 275 km/wk | 171 mi/wk |
| Road Racer II – Part Two | 12 weeks | 10.5 hr/wk | 275 km/wk | 171 mi/wk |
| Road Racer II – Part Two | 12 weeks | 10 hr/wk | 275 km/wk | 171 mi/wk |
| The Maintainer Part One | 24 weeks | 5 hr/wk | 130 km/wk | 81 mi/wk |
| The Maintainer Part Two | 24 weeks | 6 hr/wk | 150 km/wk | 93 mi/wk |
| Time Trialer II – Part One | 12 weeks | 7.5 hr/wk | 215 km/wk | 134 mi/wk |
| Time Trialer II – Part Two | 12 weeks | 7.5 hr/wk | 215 km/wk | 134 mi/wk |
Event specific training programs
Event specific programs are 12 and 24 weeks long depending on the event. Ideally, we recommend that you start them soon after they begin, but they can be started as late as six weeks to go if you are a seasoned rider. When you start the program after the start date the program will sync you into the correct week so that you build, peak and taper for the event at the right time.
We are adding programs all the time so if you can’t find your event below then click here to contact us and we’ll add it to our list.
| Program | Length | Adv hr/wk* | Adv km/wk* | Adv mi/wk* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dams Challenge | 24 weeks | 10 hr/wk | 230 km/wk | 143 mi/wk |
| 3 Dams Challenge | 12 weeks | 9 hr/wk | 210 km/wk | 130 mi/wk |
| Alpine Classic – 320 km | 24 weeks | 10.5 hr/wk | 270 km/wk | 168 mi/wk |
| Amy’s GF Qualifier | 24 weeks | 8 hr/wk | 205 km/wk | 127 mi/wk |
| Amy’s GF Rider | 24 weeks | 7.5 hr/wk | 200 km/wk | 124 mi/wk |
| Around the Bay 100 & 135 km | 12 weeks | 6 hr/wk | 130 km/wk | 81 mi/wk |
| Around the Bay 210, 250 & 300 km | 24 weeks | 8.5 hr/wk | 220 km/wk | 137 mi/wk |
| Bowral Challenge Classic | 12 weeks | 5.5 hr/wk | 120 km/wk | 74 mi/wk |
| Bowral Maxi Classic | 12 weeks | 9 hr/wk | 225 km/wk | 139 mi/wk |
| Cadel’s Peoples Ride | 12 weeks | 7 hr/wk | 170 km/wk | 106 mi/wk |
| Fitz’s Challenge 105 km | 12 weeks | 7.5 hr/wk | 170 km/wk | 106 mi/wk |
| Fitz’s Challenge 165 km | 12 weeks | 9.5 hr/wk | 220 km/wk | 136 mi/wk |
| Fitz’s Challenge 210 km | 24 weeks | 10.5 hr/wk | 208 km/wk | 129 mi/wk |
| Fitz’s Challenge 255 km | 24 weeks | 10.5 hr/wk | 235 km/wk | 146 mi/wk |
| Great Ocean & Otway Classic Ride | 12 weeks | 8.5 hr/wk | 210 km/wk | 130 mi/wk |
| Great Ocean & Otway Epic Ride | 24 weeks | 10 hr/wk | 228 km/wk | 141 ki/wk |
| Haute Route Alps | 24 weeks | 12 hr/wk | 265 km/wk | 165 mi/wk |
| Haute Route Dolomites | 24 weeks | 11 hr/wk | 240 km/wk | 149 mi/wk |
| Haute Route Pyrenees | 24 weeks | 12 hr/wk | 260 km/wk | 162 mi/wk |
| L’Etape Du Tour France | 24 weeks | 10.5 hr/wk | 240 km/wk | 149 mi/wk |
| L’Etape UK | 24 weeks | 9 hr/wk | 230 km/wk | 143 mi/wk |
| Mallorca 167 km | 12 weeks | 10.5 hr/wk | 230 km/wk | 143 mi/wk |
| Mallorca 255 km | 24 weeks | 12 hr/wk | 265 km/wk | 165 mi/wk |
| Mallorca 312 km | 24 weeks | 13 hr/wk | 285 km/wk | 177 mi/wk |
| Marmotte GF Alps 174 km | 24 weeks | 11 hr/wk | 230 km/wk | 143 mi/wk |
| Mudgee Challenge Classic | 12 weeks | 7.5 hr/wk | 185 km/wk | 115 mi/wk |
| Mudgee Maxi Classic | 12 weeks | 9.5 hr/wk | 215 km/wk | 134 mi/wk |
| Noosa Challenge Classic | 12 weeks | 8 hr/wk | 195 km/wk | 121 mi/wk |
| Noosa Maxi Classic | 12 weeks | 9.5 hr/wk | 215 km/wk | 134 mi/wk |
| Orange Challenge 170 km | 24 weeks | 9 hr/wk | 230 km/wk | 143 mi/wk |
| Orange Challenge 70 & 100 km | 12 weeks | 7.5 hr/wk | 190 km/wk | 118 mi/wk |
| Peaks Challenge Falls Creek – Sub 10 | 24 weeks | 10.5 hr/wk | 280 km/wk | 174 mi/wk |
| Peaks Challenge Falls Creek – Sub 13 | 24 weeks | 9.2 hr/wk | 240 km/wk | 149 mi/wk |
| San Gottardo GF 110 km | 12 weeks | 9.5 hr/wk | 225 km/wk | 140 mi/wk |
| Snowy Challenge Classic | 12 weeks | 8.5 hr/wk | 175 km/wk | 109 mi/wk |
| Snowy Maxi Classic | 24 weeks | 10 hr/wk | 210 km/wk | 130 mi/wk |
| Sunny Coast Century | 12 weeks | 8 hr/ wk | 185 km/wk | 115 mi/wk |
| Tour de Brisbane Gran Fondo | 12 weeks | 9 hr/ wk | 193 km/wk | 120 mi/wk |
| Tour de Brisbane Medio Fondo | 12 weeks | 7 hr/ wk | 135 km/wk | 84 mi/wk |
| Tre Valli Varesine Gran Fondo | 12 weeks | 9.3 hr/wk | 210 km/wk | 130 mi/wk |
| Tre Valli Varesine Medio Fondo | 12 weeks | 8.4 hr/wk | 190 km/wk | 118 mi/wk |
| UCI Gran Fondo World Series – Gran Fondo | 24 weeks | 8.5 hr/ wk | 230 km/ wk | 143 mi/wk |
| UCI Gran Fondo World Series – Medio Fondo | 12 weeks | 8 hr/ wk | 197 km/wk | 122 mi/wk |
| UCI Gran Fondo World Series – TT | 24 weeks | 5.3 hr/ wk | 140 km/ wk | 87 mi/wk |
FAQ
What do the different discipline specific training program levels and parts mean?
The program levels are based around your available time to train.
- Level I programs have an average of six hours a week and vary around five and seven hours a week.
- Level II programs have an average of eight hours six hours a week and vary around six and ten hours a week.
Some programs also have several parts; part one, two and three. These are designed to be done one after another. Do part one first, then part two.
For example, the Aerobic base builder program has two levels of training and two parts.
- Aerobic Base Builder I – Part One: is a level I program and this is the first 12 weeks of it.
- Aerobic Base Builder I – Part Two: is a level I program and this is the second 12 weeks of it.
- Aerobic Base Builder II – Part One: is a level II program and this is the first 12 weeks of it.
- Aerobic Base Builder II – Part Two: is a level II program and this is the second 12 weeks of it.
How do I sequence the programs together?
There are many ways to sequence these programs together.
- If you have around 4-6 hours available to train then you would start on a level I program. If you have between 6-12 hours a week to train then start on a level II program.
- If you are a beginner or if you want to build your aerobic base then we recommend that you start with an aerobic base builder program first before moving onto the other discipline specific programs.
- If you have been riding for a while you can skip the aerobic base building program and select your preferred discipline specific program.
- You can step to a level II program after completing a level I program if you have the available time to train and want to add more volume to your training.
- You can sequence our discipline specific programs with our event programs. You would do this if you wanted to start your training before an event training program starts. For example, you could do one of the hill climber programs prior to doing the Peaks Challenge Falls Creak Program.
- If you need help to sequence the programs together then just click here to send us an email and our friendly team can help you out.
About our special programs
- The maintainer programs are twenty-four weeks long and are designed to help you maintain your fitness over winter or when you don’t have much time to train but still want to maintain your fitness. They are mainly indoor trainer based but make recommendations for out-on-the-road riding when you have the available time and the weather is good.
- The Apprentice is a special program designed for the novice just starting out.
- The Gran Fondo programs allow you to put in the event date so that the program builds, tapers and peaks you for the event at the right time.
- The Leaner Cyclist programs are designed to help you lose weight.
- The Cycle Tourier Program is designed for multi-day cycling holidays.
If you have any questions about what program to select click here to send us an email and our friendly team can help you out.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
In my opinion….and I have been a member for 4+ years now…..this is the BEST VALUE FOR MONEY site for cyclists. For those like me who are only looking for quality and implementable information this is THE best place to be. Great work David and team! Regards, Sri Rajam
I received 2 awards from my club on Friday nite; most improved rider and best overall rider 2018. Thanks coach.
I gave it everything I had and came away the state champion [Missouri CX]
I’ve been a Cycling-Inform member these past few months – the tips, posts, videos etc that you’ve been posting have been great. I’ve been building up off a low base for Peaks Challenge Falls Creek and now feel a whole lot more prepared. I’m in my late 50s so probably an 11hr time is about right for me. The tips you had on descending were super useful – made a big difference immediately.
I drove back from Bright yesterday after having completed the 7 Peaks Challenge. I surprised even myself, particularly how strong I felt on Baw Baw, Lake Mountain, Falls and Buffalo. I was stronger than previous years, second best time up Hotham. I bettered Falls by about 4 minutes and smashed my Buffalo time by about 10 minutes. So, thank you for giving me the tools for becoming and continuing to be a leaner cyclist. My next challenge is the Clare Classic.
Hi David, 9hrs 46 mins so well happy, my fastest Peaks Challenge Falls Creek time yet, that was number 4 and number 8 for all Peaks challenges! Thanks again for all your help. Guy