10/15/2026
Hello, October! 🍂🚴🏻‍♀️
New season, a new rhythm for your training! As the season changes, your cycling routine can adapt with it! We train through the Fall, and while Winter marks the off-season for many, cyclocross extends into December.
When your off-season arrives, it’s time to shift gears. Give yourself room to recover mentally and physically and start building toward what’s next. Endurance develops over time, and the work you put in now helps lay the foundation for Spring and Summer.
Here are some ways to stay motivated:
• Set fresh goals. Focus on strength, bike handling, or a skill you want to improve.
• Mix things up. Try hiking, swimming, yoga, or another activity you enjoy.
• Reflect on your season. What went well? What would you like to work on?
• Make it social. Ride with friends you normally don’t get to during race season. Hard training can be a lonely endeavor!
• Explore new routes, group rides, and races on Zwift or TrainingPeaks Virtual when you’re on the trainer.
• Stay connected. Your cycling community can help keep training fun and motivation strong, whether online or outside.
A little recovery now can go a long way toward a strong season ahead! Don’t be afraid to take a 1-3 week transition period without structure to reset physically and mentally. Fitness loss is minimal, but you’ll start the off-season more focussed and motivated to put in the work before races ramp back up!
