cyclingcoach – For cyclists who dream BIG

Gear up for the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour (CTCT)

🚴‍♂️ Cape Town Cycle Tour 2026 – Train Smarter, Ride Stronger
The countdown is on! This 12‑week program is built for intermediate cyclists who want to arrive on 8 March 2026 with confidence, endurance, and speed.

✅ 6–8 hours per week
✅ Aerobic base, muscular endurance, climbing & sprint work
✅ Structured sessions with heart rate tracking (smart trainer recommended)
✅ Clear goals and measurable progress

💡 Whether it’s conquering climbs or unleashing a sprint finish, this plan ensures you’re ready for race day.

👉 Follow @jaco__scholtz for more coaching tips and grab the plan now on TrainingPeaks.

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Ready to ride with purpose

Don’t miss out on our online coaching plan for cyclists who dream big! We only have 8 spots open for our September cohort. Receive a month-long strength training program worth R300 when joining before 5 September 2025.

Big dreams realised:

Keanu Pieterse – multiple SA scholars track champion

Pierre van Zyl – SA masters track champion

Danie van Onselen – SA masters track champion and provincial tt champion

Leon Michaelides – SA masters track champion

Donna Marriot-Lowry – SA masters track champion

Mihlali Mashiloani – SA u17 track champion

Imtiyaaz Schultz – SA junior track champion

Dial up aerobic fitness in four weeks

Aerobic fitness is key for cycling. Cycling events longer than a kilo on the track utilize aerobic energy. A well developed aerobic system will help a cyclist to ride at a higher intensity for longer.

The 4-week aerobic fitness programs in the links below can be used pre-season or at the start of a season. They can be applied to prepare for road, track, MTB and gravel disciplines.

6-7h per week aerobic fitness program

5-6h per week aerobic fitness program

Click here to view all programs by TrackCyclingSA coach, Jaco Scholtz.