Training for your Tour
Let's get you ready!
One of the most common things we hear from our guests is, “How can I get ready for my tour?” And we get it—being prepared makes all the difference! This isn’t about chasing Strava KOMs or smashing watts; it’s about having the confidence and fitness to tackle some incredible (and occasionally challenging) rides, so you can soak up every moment of the adventure.
As a former cycling coach myself, I know the effort it takes to create a solid training plan. While we’d love to whip up personalised programs for everyone, doing that would mean less time focusing on running the best tours out there. So, we’ve teamed up with the pros: Road Cycling Academy (RCA).
We only collaborate with top-notch, like-minded professionals, and Ryan Thomas, RCA’s head coach, is someone I’ve known and trusted for years. They share our philosophy—making every rider’s experience the best it can be—and we don’t take any commission from this partnership. It’s purely about ensuring you’re ready to roll and have an unforgettable time.
The RCA is an international cycling coaching business dedicated to helping recreational and amateur riders improve their fitness, build endurance, and maybe even drop a kilo or two along the way. With free training tips, expert bike fitting advice, and a fantastic Friday email newsletter loaded with cycling insights—not to mention their must-watch YouTube channel—they cover everything from perfecting your bike fit to mastering nutrition and training smarter (not harder).
RCA is all about fostering a supportive and connected cycling community—making them the perfect partner for the Bikestyle Tours ethos!
Training Programs
Training Plans to Suit Every Rider: To kick things off, RCA has put together four 12-week programs to get you on the right track:
12-Week Base Fitness Plan – Intermediate Outdoor
Training Tips
- Consistency and Quality should be the focus
- Recovery – You should be thinking about how you are recovering between sessions
- Optimise cadence for neuromuscular training efficiency
12-Week Base Fitness Plan – Advanced Outdoor
Training Tips
- Consistency and Quality should be the focus
- Recovery – You should be thinking about how you are recovering between sessions
- Optimise cadence for neuromuscular training efficiency
12-Week Base Fitness Plan – Intermediate Indoor
Training Tips
- Consistency and Quality should be the focus
- Recovery – You should be thinking about how you are recovering between sessions
- Optimise cadence for neuromuscular training efficiency
12-Week Base Fitness Plan – Advanced Indoor
Training Tips
- Consistency and Quality should be the focus
- Recovery – You should be thinking about how you are recovering between sessions
- Optimise cadence for neuromuscular training efficiency
What to take your training further?
If you’re looking for something more personalised, RCA offers these options:
- TrainingPeaks Integration: Seamlessly track your training with RCA’s base plans.
- One-on-One Consultation: Dive deeper into your program, with tweaks tailored to your needs (fee).
- Customised 12-Week Cycling Plan: A bespoke program designed just for you (fee).
- Monthly Custom Coaching: For those ready to go all-in (fee).
Check out the programs and take the first step toward your best cycling adventure yet.
If you’ve got any questions, just give RCA shout!
29 years of experience
The Most Experienced Tour Operator at the Grand Tours
2025 will proudly be our 29th year of organising trips to the Grand tours, making us amongst the most experienced tour operators at Le Tour.
If you’ve ever stayed up late watching le Tour de France on TV and swooning over the imagery, we’ll help you make your dream come true by bringing you there live and letting you cycle the famous roads yourself!
20+ years of experience running Tour de France trips Different trips and itineraries to suit your holiday preferences Accommodations in 3 & 4 star hotels Luxury transportation throughout your holiday See the race at various stages including the start, finish, epic climbs and routes in small French villages. Go beyond the typical tourist areas of France and celebrate Le Tour in a friendly French town.
