Sport01
Race Pace & Intervals
XCO thrives on repeated efforts in the anaerobic zone. Targeted intervals – not endless base miles – prepare you for the real race pace.
18 German championship titles and an Olympic appearance in mountain bike XCO – I'm now passing the system behind it on to you. Not a generic endurance plan, but MTB-specific training for race pace, technique and mindset.
XCO races are made of constant surges, technical sections and split-second tactical decisions – nothing like steady road riding. Train like a road cyclist and you give away seconds and safety on the trail. The SportPerformance Method is built exactly for these demands.
XCO thrives on repeated efforts in the anaerobic zone. Targeted intervals – not endless base miles – prepare you for the real race pace.
Roots, rocks, tight corners: clean motor control and balance decide speed and crash risk – trainable like any other skill.
Start position, line choice, when to attack and when to save energy – the mental game that turns good legs into a good result.
The right setup – from riding position to tire pressure – makes you faster while protecting your body. In cooperation with BrandauBikes.
I didn't learn how to win MTB races from books – I learned it on the course, against the best in the world. I translate that knowledge into a system that works just as well for recreational and amateur riders as it does for ambitious young athletes.
Whoever understands the system dominates the race – even on the trail.Elisabeth Brandau
Yes. The Method is built for every level – from beginner to ambitious racer. You start exactly where you stand.
MTB XCO needs repeated, short high-intensity efforts instead of steady sustained load, plus riding technique and tactics – areas that pure endurance training barely touches.
Both count, but technique is usually underrated: riding trails cleanly and safely saves energy and time – regardless of your raw fitness level.
Yes, the principles of cycle-based training transfer to MTB training just as well as to any other endurance sport.
Yes, through our partner BrandauBikes in Schönaich – riding position and setup are matched precisely to you.
Start with the free intro call – we'll look at your course, your goal and your calendar together.