Garmin Guide

Within these plans you can customize workouts to fit your schedule. When it comes to training, consistency is key! While you can start these plans at zero, you’ll see better results if you already have a strong base fitness.  Each workout provides a suggested ride time rather than miles to help you fit these rides into your daily schedule.  Have fun and stay positive!

Battery Life

Pro tip: Always charge your device before race day, and take a note on the tips below for how to maximize your battery life while training and racing!

Edge 530/830/1030/1030 Plus – 20 + Hours

• Use Battery Save Mode
• Use auto backlight or turn the backlight on and off as needed
• Switch from GPS + Glonass to GPS only
• Disable phone connection
• Use Garmin Charge™ Power Pack to extend the battery life of your compatible device for up to 24 hours.

Edge 540/840 Solar and Non-Solar

• Battery life Edge 540/840 Solar: Up to 32 hours in intense use and up to 60 hours in battery saver mode*
• Battery life Edge 540/840 Non Solar: Up to 26 hours in intense use and up to 42 hours in battery saver mode
• *Solar charging extends battery life

Edge 1040 Non-Solar/1040 Solar

• Battery life Edge 1040 Solar: Up to 45 hours in intense use and up to 100 hours in battery saver mode*
• Battery life Edge 1040 Non Solar: Up to 35 hours in intense use and up to 70 hours in battery saver mode
• *Solar charging extends battery life

RACE DAY SPECIFICS

• Use the eat/drink alerts on your Edge, track your effort!
• Use the Lap Summary screen to track time, speed, or power between checkpoints
• Keep it simple
• Avoid doing anything for the first time if you can

PDF Training Plans

Training plans are produced by Kristen Legan of Rambleur Rising. Legan brings extensive coaching experience in endurance sports and has worked with athletes of all athletic backgrounds and experiences. A former pro triathlete, podium finisher and XL winner at UNBOUND Gravel, and elite cyclocross racer, Kristen has helped first-time racers, experienced veterans and professional athletes achieve their goals while keeping training and racing fun and meaningful.