Launch: The Ultimate E-MTB Programme

Photo: Dave Price
The Ultimate E-MTB programme is the world’s first (we think!) E-MTB specific training programme. Designed by professional coach, Ben Plenge it blends his years of experience working with professional MTB racers and hundreds of every day trail riders with his love of E-Biking.
After getting his first E-MTB in 2018, Ben quickly realised that they presented some unique challenges to the rider’s strength and fitness. On the climbs the different power modes give you total control of your effort level, from super easy recovery pace, to max heart rate, leg burning efforts that will push you to your limits.
On the descents you have the added weight of the bike to move around the trail and the fact that you are doing 2 to 4 times as many downhills as on a normal MTB. This puts a big demand on your body in terms of strength and power.
The Ultimate E-MTB Programme is a 12 week progressive training plan normally costing just £35, but currently at a special launch price of £25 until 3rd June. Here is what you get…….
- E-MTB Strength Plans for home or gym.
- Develop your endurance.
- E-MTB specific interval and sprint training.
- Mobility.
- Flexible weekly plans.
- E-MTB fitness test to measure progress.
- HD videos of all exercises.
- Immediate access PDF download.
- Weekly support emails.
- Covered by The Strength Factory Guarantee, “Ride faster or your money back.”
You can get your copy here: Ultimate E-MTB Programme or if you have any questions about the programme you can drop me a line using the contact form at the bottom of the page.

Enduro Training Feature in Offroad.cc. Part 2
In part 2 Jon is getting into a training rhythm and starting to feel the benefits of his training.
https://off.road.cc/content/feature/getting-fit-for-enduro-pt2-finding-the-training-groove-3343

Enduro Training Feature in Offroad.cc. Part 1
I have been helping Jon from Offroad.cc to prepare for a return to Enduro racing this summer. In part 1 we get him up and running with a training programme as well as conducting some pre training testing and assessments.
https://off.road.cc/content/feature/getting-fit-for-enduro-jons-blog-3259
The MAPPS Podcast with Ric Moylan
Whilst I have done a few podcasts now, this was the first one aimed at a slightly different audience. Rather than being aimed squarely at riders, the MAPPS Podcast is about performance in a broader sense and is listened to by a lot of personal trainers and coaches in the sports and fitness industries. It is only a short one at about 30 minutes, so check it out.
The Strength Factory Approach No5: The 90/90 Rule
Sometimes we need to give our absolute all. Leave nothing behind in the gym or on the track. 100%.
Most of the time though, we would be better finishing training with just a little bit of energy left in the tank. That is where the 90/90 rule comes in.
If you have been following The Strength Factory Approach and want to experience the training yourself then you can either drop me a line on ben@thestrengthfactory.uk or if you are a mountain biker you can join a growing community of riders from around the world on The Complete MTB Programme.
The Strength Factory Approach No4: Be 1% Better
Some athletes are only worried about how fit and strong they are next week or the month after. Such short term fixation and attitudes to training rarely get long term results. Athletes who go the distance and remain competitive and strong all year, know the 1% principle.
The Strength Factory Approach No3: Quality
Why quality matters in every rep, every set and every session you commit to doing in your training for action sports.
The Strength Factory Approach No2: Power Training
In part 2 of The Strength Factory Approach I chat about how to properly train for power.
The Strength Factory Approach No1: Aerobic Conditioning
The Strength Factory Approach gives you an insight into how I coach, how I programme, and what I believe. Based on science and then backed up with years of experience, The Strength Factory Approach gets results.