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GC Coaching Virtual Training powered by Zwift
Three progressive 8-week phases that carry you from off-season to spring form
- 24 wk
- 6.6 hrs/wk
- Intermediate
Structured · TrainingPeaks-ready
Structured cycling training plans that make you faster —on your schedule, no coach required.
Built by the coach who wrote most of Zwift's workout library. Buy once, follow it on TrainingPeaks, and ride every session with a number to hit.
- 14plans
- 8–24weeks
- from $49.95one-time
Power-basedzones · HR · RPE
As featured in
- Bicycling
- Triathlete
- TrainingPeaks
- Zwift Insider
Start here
What are you training for?
Pick a goal and we'll show you the plans that get you there.
Featured plans
Start with a proven block
RoadFeatured
B2VT — Gran Fondo Plan
Arrive at a 100-mile day fit enough to enjoy it, in 12 weeks
- 12 wk
- 6.2 hrs/wk
- Intermediate
IndoorFeatured
Z.B.4 — Zwift Base (Masters)
Build base on a masters recovery rhythm — a rest week every third week, not every fourth
- 12 wk
- 5.1 hrs/wk
- Masters
Why these plans
Built to be followed, not admired
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Periodised, not random
Every block builds on the last, with recovery weeks baked in. Real coaching logic, not a workout dump.
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Built on your numbers
Sessions target power, heart rate and RPE, so the intensity is right for you rather than for whoever wrote it.
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Yours to keep
Buy once and ride it whenever. Repeat the same plan season after season as you get stronger.
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One-time price
No monthly fee and no auto-renewal. You pay once on TrainingPeaks and the plan is yours.
How it works
From picking a plan to riding it
- 01
Pick your plan
Filter by goal, length and weekly hours. Every plan states exactly what it asks of you before you buy.
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Buy on TrainingPeaks
One payment. The plan lands on your TrainingPeaks calendar starting on whatever date you choose.
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Ride the session
Each workout syncs to Zwift, Garmin or Wahoo with its targets attached. Follow the day, upload, repeat.
Training guides
New training guides, as they go up
Shayne writes about how training actually works — thresholds, intervals, fuelling, strength. Get each new guide when it is published.
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Results
What riders say
I've trained with Shayne before but failed due to time constraints. But his virtual training program solves that issue… The numbers auto set to your FTP, so the sessions are just hard enough to finish with a great sense of accomplishment. And as the weeks are progressing, I am feeling a lot stronger and more confident about my abilities.
Todd G.Virtual training program
I had never ridden 134 miles with 8000 feet of climbing before. I was not sure I had any business even considering this challenge being an average rider at best… My goal was to finish the ride and I was pleasantly surprised to find that I felt great and my time was better than I expected it to be. At 61 years old I generally feel better riding and climbing is much easier.
Amy E.B2VT · 134 miles · Structured training plan
I came to Shayne and GCC with lots of enthusiasm and willingness to work, but without knowing how to take my riding to the next level. I also had a bucket list goal: California's "Death Ride"… Several (hard!) months later, I crushed the Death Ride and went on to several other challenging rides later in the season. After that, I even took up racing, something I'd never thought I'd do, and had a blast competing in our local cyclocross series.
Paul D.Death Ride · Coached athlete
Who writes these
Shayne Gaffney
If you have ridden a structured workout in Zwift, there is a good chance Shayne wrote it. He authored around 85% of Zwift's workout library, along with the "Build Me Up", "Pebble Pounder" and "201: Your First 5K" plans.
Every plan on this site comes out of that same work — written by him, ridden by real riders, and built to be followed on your own rather than on a retainer.
USA Cycling Level 1 · Power-based training certified · Precision Nutrition L1
More about ShayneFAQ
Questions before you buy
How do these training plans work?
You buy the plan on TrainingPeaks and it drops onto your calendar with a start date you choose. Each day shows that day's session and its targets. You ride it, the data syncs back, and you move on to the next one.
Do I need a TrainingPeaks account?
Yes. A free TrainingPeaks account is enough to buy and follow any plan here. TrainingPeaks Premium adds extra analysis but is not required.
Do I need a power meter?
For indoor plans a smart trainer is enough — it supplies the power. Outdoor plans work with a power meter, but every session also has a heart rate and perceived-effort target, so you can follow the plan without one.
Is this coaching?
No. These are self-guided plans: you get the full structured plan and every workout, but there is no ongoing coaching relationship. That is what keeps it a one-time purchase instead of a monthly retainer.
What if a plan turns out to be wrong for me?
Plans are covered by the TrainingPeaks refund policy. With the author's approval, a plan can be exchanged for another of equal value from the same author. Refund requests must be made in writing to TrainingPeaks within 24 hours of purchase with a detailed explanation, and are assessed case by case. The simplest route is to contact us before you buy — tell us your goal and we will point you at the right plan.
What if I miss a week?
Shift the plan on your TrainingPeaks calendar and pick it back up. The plans are built in blocks, so missing a session or two will not undo the progression.