Mountain biking · Sani2C Edition
A 16-week, race-specific plan for Sani2C. Built for pairs who want to climb with control, descend with confidence and still have legs on day three.
Why this plan exists
Sani2C covers about 270 km over three days, with close to 4,000 m of climbing and more than 5,000 m of descending. Stage 2 is the big day: around 96 km, with long descents into the valley and long climbs out of it. Most pairs lose time the same way: too hard on day one, too little food, and nothing left when it matters.
This plan builds your climbing on tired legs, teaches you to go straight from a descent into a climb, and trains your gut for 5–7 hour days. You practise riding as a pair from the start, and a full race rehearsal in week 14 confirms your kit, fuelling and pacing before you taper.
How it is different
Saturday climbs grow from 2 × 10 minutes to a continuous 30 minutes, with a descent placed straight before the long climb, just like Stage 2.
Trail sessions for line choice, braking and cornering, so long descents cost you less energy and less concentration.
Partner pacing, regrouping and refill practice, plus an optional three-day block in week 13 to rehearse riding on consecutive days.
Inside the plan
Consistent riding, aerobic endurance, steady climbing and the start of strength training.
A lighter week with your first 20-minute FTP test to set your power targets.
Longer climbs at 80–85% FTP, descent-to-climb practice, fuelling from 60 g per hour and an FTP retest in week 8.
20-minute climbs, 4-hour Saturdays, fuelling at 75–80 g per hour and a final FTP test in week 12.
Longer Sundays, an optional three-day riding block, a 30-minute climb and a full race rehearsal.
Less volume, short sharpening efforts and race week, with Stage 1 on the Thursday of week 16.
Choose your option
Plan
per rider · paid in US dollars on TrainingPeaks
The full plan on TrainingPeaks, for pairs who are happy to train on their own.
Plan + Race-Day Plan
per rider · or R3,950 for a pair · once-off · paid securely by PayFast
The same plan, set up for you by Telani, with zones checks, a rehearsal review and your personal race-day plan for all three stages.
You pay once. There is nothing to buy on TrainingPeaks. Book as a pair for R3,950 and both riders get the full package, with one shared race-day plan. Telani’s support comes at the set points above; weekly feedback and plan changes are part of TRIFIT coaching.
Want a programme that adapts around your life every week? See TRIFIT cycling and MTB coaching →
Plan + Race-Day Plan
Telani sets up your plan in TrainingPeaks herself, so there is no store purchase to make. After that, you train on your own, and her support comes at set points: zones checks after weeks 4, 8 and 12, a review of your week 14 rehearsal, your race-day plan in week 15 and a pre-race call.
Tap “Book Plan + Race-Day Plan” and send your Stage 1 date on WhatsApp. Say whether you are booking for yourself or as a pair.
You receive a PayFast payment link. Your place is confirmed once payment is complete.
Telani connects with you on TrainingPeaks and loads the full plan into your calendar, lined up to race week.
Send your week 4, 8 and 12 FTP results for a zones check, and your week 14 rehearsal notes.
Your personal race-day plan arrives in week 15, followed by a call with Telani in race week.
Who it is for
Before you buy
Stage 1 falls on the Thursday of week 16, and the plan ends on Stage 3, the Saturday. In TrainingPeaks, set the plan to end on your Stage 3 date and week 1 lines up automatically. Always check the official Sani2C website for the confirmed dates.
Yes. Each rider follows the plan on their own TrainingPeaks account with their own FTP. You compare your test results to agree a shared climbing pace. With Plan + Race-Day Plan, a pair books together for R3,950.
Use a recent FTP test or your best honest estimate for weeks 1–3. Your first proper test is in week 4, and you retest in weeks 8 and 12.
Yes. Begin at the week that matches your countdown to race week and do an FTP test first, so your targets are accurate. With fewer than 8 weeks to go, individual coaching is the safer route.
No. A free TrainingPeaks account is enough to receive and complete the plan.
After payment, Telani connects with you on TrainingPeaks and loads the full plan into your calendar, lined up to race week. You train on your own and check in at set points: your week 4, 8 and 12 FTP results for a zones check, your week 14 rehearsal notes, and your race-day plan from Telani in week 15, followed by a call in race week. Weekly feedback and plan changes are part of TRIFIT coaching, not this package.
The longest ride is 4 hours 30 minutes on the Saturday of week 14, with an optional 5 hours if you are recovering well. Sundays build to 2 hours 30 minutes. Weekday rides are mostly 60–75 minutes.
Yes, or a smart trainer. Sessions are written as a percentage of FTP. Every ride has an indoor option, so you can do the key sessions on a smart trainer if your mountain bike has no power meter.
Skip what you missed and carry on with the current week. Do not try to catch up. For a programme that adapts around your life, TRIFIT coaching is the better option.
Yes. The plan has no fixed dates and works for other three-day mountain bike stage races with long climbs and descents. Race week is written around the day of Stage 1.
A note on safety. Stop training and seek medical assistance if you experience chest pain, dizziness, unusual breathlessness or pain that changes how you move. Always wear a helmet, ride technical terrain within your skill level and choose safe routes for your efforts. This plan is general training guidance and does not replace medical advice. It is created independently by TRIFIT and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Sani2C or its organisers.
Start your journey
Message Telani about your race, your partner and which option suits you.
