downieville classic group training program
6 month program: Feb 1, 2026 to race weekend
You’ve secured your spot at the iconic Downieville Classic. Now give yourself the best chance of showing up well prepared and ready to race. The difference between just surviving Downieville and racing it with confidence comes down to preparation. Having expert coaches in your corner to guide you, a training plan that works and a supportive group to help keep you accountable and motivated will enable you to show up feeling confident, ready to race hard AND to have fun!
Success at Downieville lies in cracking all the pieces of the puzzle. Endurance, skills, attitude, race strategy, gear, nutrition, heat, altitude. It’s a lot to consider but with our support, you will line up in Sierra City in August knowing that your body and mind are ready and you have confidence in your skills, gear and race plan.
Join our Downieville group program to build the fitness and confidence you need to ace this race!
What’s included?
🔹 A 6 month training plan starting on February 1
🔹 A personal intro call with us to allow us to adjust the plan to your schedule
🔹 Monthly group webinars on specific topics (e.g. training, nutrition, gear)
🔹 Monthly group training rides in the Bay Area
🔹 Email access to us for questions
🔹 Endurance Explorers swag
🔹 Two days of group pre-rides on the course (weekend in July TBD)
🔹 A pre-race course ride + meet-up to discuss race strategy on race weekend
🔹 Opportunity to purchase Endurance Explorers jerseys and kits
“Thanks for everything!!! I think the training was perfect! And you are right ... the food was the most important part.”
Optional upgrades
🔹 One-on-one skills coaching
🔹 Additional one-on-one consult calls with us
🔹 Fully personalized one-on-one coaching
It probably isn’t a good fit if:
🔴 You can’t commit to riding consistently 3-4 days a week on average.
🔴 You just want a training plan and no input on any of the other aspects of preparing for Downieville.
🔴 You just want skills coaching. [Ask us about our skills coaching options: we can help with this too.]
🔴 You want a dynamic training program that is adapted to your life on an ongoing basis (not just at the start of the program), feedback from us on your workouts and access to us whenever you want. [If you want this then we recommend upgrading to our one-on-one “all-in” premium coaching service which includes all the other elements of the group program for free.]
This program is perfect for you if:
🔹 You’ve signed up for either the XC (one day) or All Mountain (two day) race and you want a structured training plan to get you ready to race.
🔹 You want the camaraderie, support and accountability of a community all chasing the same goal.
🔹 You have great MTB skills but you would benefit from advice and support from experts on all the other pieces of the Downieville puzzle such as endurance training, nutrition, gear choices and dealing with the heat and altitude.
🔹 You want to race hard and have fun pushing your limits, not just make it to the end in survival mode!
“NO WAY I could have gotten through this incredible journey without you. I have learned SO much from you over the last few years. You have always believed in me and gave me the confidence to believe I can really do this Ironman thing! Twice! You are an amazing coach and an inspiring badass athlete! THANK YOU for helping me turn this dream into a reality.”
Pricing:
🔹 $895 until December 31
🔹 $995
This is an exclusive program with limited spaces. Secure your spot by signing up today.