This Cat 1-2 Build-Peak-Race period training plan was created for the serious cyclist by Joe Friel. It is designed to prepare you for the stresses of a Category 1-2 road race using the principles described in his book, The Cyclists Training Bible. Start this plan 11 weeks prior to your first A race of the season. It may be repeated for subsequent A races during your season. To start this plan you should be training about 18 hours a week. Over 11 weeks you will increase your training intensity while volume stays at about 18 hours. The exception is the R&R weeks every fourth week when volume and intensity are significantly reduced for 5 days culminating with a hard group ride or race at the end of the week. The plan uses common language to describe the workouts and is easy to follow. It provides optional power workouts for the rider with a powermeter. By the end of 11 weeks you will have excellent race fitness, little fatigue and be ready to for your A-priority road race.