Description
You will be enrolled on the successful Ride Harder Academy that launches in October 2025 for the 12-week training programme before moving onto the Mallorca 312 Academy starting in January which will take you right up to the start line!
Details on the Ride Harder Academy can be found here
The Mallorca 312 Academy not only gives you all the exact training sessions needed to achieve the Mallorca 312 it also gives you the knowledge and confidence to take on the challenge. The sessions are all planned out in advance to give you the structure needed and allow you the flexibility to complete them at a time that suits you.
Going through the plan in the community environment will ensure that you stay motivated throughout and a great place to ask questions and make friends. With the support of the Ride Harder head coach and the group, you will be held accountable and committed to completing the plan and thus completing the event.
What’s Included
- Full 16-week complete progressive cycle training plan with live updates.
- Become part of the Mallorca 312 Training Academy and complete the plan together with the support of others within a private Facebook Group
- Nutrition support and advice
- All workouts will be Zwift compatible using .zwo file
- Weekly rides via Zwift or RGT
- Live Q&A’s for any questions and Exclusive Race Day content
- Motivation and practical advice is given throughout
Plan Outline
Month 1 – Base (wk16 – wk13)
Building your base fitness and climbing ability so that you complete the event
Continue to build the aerobic engine and learn how to pace yourself for the start of the event. We will look at the intensity and cadence that will be required during the event for the early climbs
Month 2 – Muscular Endurance Event-specific build (wk12 – wk9)
Build that important muscular endurance so that you can make the finish line within the cut off time
During this phase, we will be building Muscular Endurance which is essential for completing the event and making those strict cut off times. You will be given the exact training needed to complete the challenge along with event-specific sessions.
Month 3 – Build (wk8 – wk5)
Raise your fitness ceiling so that you can push on and attack those short climbs on tired legs
Work on that fatigue resistance to simulate late in the event when the legs are tired but you still need to dig deep on those short shart climbs!
Month 4 Part 1- Peak (wk4 – wk3)
Peak your cycling fitness so you are confident you have the ability to complete the event!
The biggest training block in the plan along with the perfect taper into the event so you are fresh and fit to complete the event!
Month 4 Part 2 – Taper (wk2 – Event)
Know how much to rest and what to expect on the day so that you arrive at the start line in top form with all the knowledge needed!
This is what will make or break your event. Proceed with caution! You cannot build any fitness during this time but you sure can lose a great deal of form! During this time you will learn valuable advice on travelling to Mallorca and everything you need to know ahead of the event. You can then enjoy the day and have a stress free trip!
Sharon Cooke –
Completing the Treble!
I completed the Mallorca 167 in 2023, and if you’d told me then that I’d return to ride the 225 route the following year — and go on to finish the full 312km in 2025 — I would have never believed it. But here I am, after crossing the line on Saturday having completed the full Mallorca 312. It still hasn’t quite sunk in!
My journey started with the Ride Harder Academy, a 12-week plan focused on building all-round cycling fitness. That strong foundation gave me the consistency and structure I needed. From there, I progressed into the Mallorca 312 Academy, a further 16-week event-specific training programme that prepared me for the unique demands of the 312. Combined, the 28 weeks of structured training kept me motivated and accountable through the winter.
I was also delighted to be selected for a Fast Start pass, meaning I only lost a minute crossing the start line — a real advantage in such a long and fast-paced event.
As a woman in her mid-50s, I’ve felt myself getting stronger every year thanks to James’s expert guidance. His knowledge of the event is second to none — this year was his 7th Mallorca 312 and he set a new PB! That insight is baked into the Academy, making it far more than just a training plan. The ongoing support, expert advice and focus on all aspects of preparation gave me everything I needed to arrive at the start line fully ready.
I finished the day with a huge smile (and maybe a small tear). It’s my biggest cycling achievement to date — and I couldn’t have done it without the Ride Harder Academy.
If you’re thinking of taking on the Mallorca 312 in 2026 or just want to ride stronger and smarter, I’d highly recommend joining the Academy — it really works!
John Marshall –
This was my first time completing any type of structured training plan. The improvements I’ve made have been huge, I am fitter, faster and overall a better bike rider. Following the academy plan enabled me to complete the Mallorca 312 167 distance successfully. I doubt I would have been able to do this without the support and guidance of the academy. Not only does the plan give you dedicated training sessions, it also provides valuable nutritional information as well as James’ valuable insights from his experience of completing the 312 multiple times. All things I didn’t know I needed, but things that have been incredibly valuable. I cannot recommend the Ride Harder Academy enough. Thank you James.
Chris Wheaton (store manager) –
I’ve worked with James for a few years now as part of the Rider Harder Winter Academy & Mallorca 312 Academy and can highly recommend his plans they do work and are flexible around your day to day life. I always remember his comment about not having to live in a hilly location in order to train to complete the 312 and he is right! The training plans are spot on having experienced and completed the full 312 event 7 times James’s has great knowledge of what is required to complete the event, the sessions are designed to take in all the different aspects throughout the 312/225/167 routes. The Academy also has benefits of access to a nutrionist this was really beneficial advice and also many pieces of material that will come in handy for anyone looking to complete the Mallorca 312 event.