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Garmin Coach Plans for Cycling

The Garmin Connect™ platform offers Garmin Coach plans that can be used to guide you towards your goal of completing a specific cycling discipline. Below are answers to frequently asked questions about this feature.

NOTE: Garmin also offers an adaptive training plan called Garmin Cycling Coach which is compatible with newer Garmin devices in addition to the options provided in this FAQ. Some information in this FAQ does not apply to this plan. For details on this plan, see: What Is the Garmin Cycling Coach Training Plan?

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What Type of Cycling Plans Does Garmin Coach Offer?

You can select from the following plans:

  • Century

  • Gran Fondo

  • Metric Century

  • Mountain Biking

  • Race (shorter length or cyclocross)

  • Time Trial

  • Garmin Cycling Coach

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What Garmin Products Can I Use With These Plans?

Edge® cycling computers that have a workout feature along with select multisport watches can take advantage of these plans. View your owner's manual and search "Workouts" for more information.

Garmin Coach plans can also be used with compatible Tacx® smart trainers using the Tacx Training™ app or Tacx Training™ Desktop app. Refer to Using Garmin Connect Workouts in the Tacx Training App for more information.

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What Activity Profiles Can I Use With My Garmin Coach Plan?

When a Garmin Coach Plan workout is sent over to your device, it can be used with any indoor or outdoor profile that is compatible with that workout type. 

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Are There Any Other Requirements to Use These Plans?

Use of a heart rate monitor or power meter is required. Using both is encouraged for the most accurate workout suggestions. 

An indoor trainer is not required, but some workouts will recommend using one to better measure performance and remove outside factors like traffic, hills, and wind.

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How Long Does It Take To Complete a Training Plan?

The length of each plan varies based on your current training level and how much time you can devote to the plan each week. Training can take as little as six weeks to as much as 30 weeks.

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Can I Reschedule a Workout?

NOTE: If you are trying to re-schedule a self-guided plan workout, this must be done using the web version of Garmin Connect. The Garmin Connect mobile app does not support this option.

Yes, you can reschedule a workout using these steps:

  1. From a web browser, sign into your Garmin Connect account.

  2. From the left-hand navigation menu select Calendar.

  3. Drag the workout in question from the scheduled date to the date of your choice.

  4. Sync your device before completing your next activity.

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How Do I Access These Plans?

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Garmin Connect App Instructions:

  1. Open the Garmin Connect app.

  2. Select More (bottom right).

  3. Select Training & Planning.

  4. Select Garmin Coach Plans.

  5. Select Train for an Event or Achieve a Milestone

  6. Acknowledge the Terms & Conditions.

  7. Select Cycling.

  8. Set your goals.

  9. Select your plan.

  10. Follow on-screen instructions to set up your plan.


Garmin Connect Web Instructions:

  1. From a web browser, sign into your Garmin Connect account.

  2. Select Training & Planning from the navigation bar on the left.

  3. Select Garmin Coach Plans.

  4. Select Find a Plan.

  5. Select Cycling to narrow down your choices.

  6. Select your plan.

  7. Follow on-screen instructions to set up your plan.

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