The Over 40s MTB Program
Stay Strong, Capable and Trail-Ready for Years to Come
App-Based Training For 40+ Riders Who Want To Regain Their Fitness
Ride further – Climb faster – Descend with confidence – all without endless hours in the gym. With The Over 40s MTB Program you’ll build fitness that you’ll feel every time you ride….. or your money back.
What You Can Expect From The Over 40s MTB Program:
Build Strength & Endurance – enjoy big rides and back to back days without falling apart.
Ride Pain Free – improve joint stability & mobility to reduce ride-spoiling knee, back, & shoulder pain.
Leaner & More Energy – free MTB Nutrition Guide (worth £39) including Fat-Loss section.
Descend With Confidence Again – don’t let poor strength be the limiting factor.
Ride Further, Faster & Have More Fun – keep enjoying your riding now and for years to come.
Training That Builds You Up – where other programs wear you down, this is training to make you feel great.
No Gym? No Problem - train at home or the gym. You choose.
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Results From Riders We Have Helped
I can feel a huge difference in my strength, I did a 2500ft bike ride in the Peak District yesterday with some 28 very fit enduro riders and managed to pretty much stay with them and didn't hurt as much as usual. So massive thank you, the programme is brilliant I plan to keep this going now permanently.
I used Ben's programs in the past and enjoyed them. I'm currently just finishing the Over 40s MTB 20 week and transitioning over to the Over 40s monthly plan. I thought signing up to the over 40 plan was admitting I was getting old and if I'm honest my ego struggled with the decision. As always my ego couldn't have been more wrong and needs to get back its box. After 5 blocks of consistent training on the over 40 plan, i just hit a lifetime PB (21watts per kilo) for my 5 second sprint power at the ripe old age 43 whilst managing to juggle kids, jobs and riding my bike. Couldn't recommend this program enough to anybody who's over 40 and wants to improve and prolong their riding.
After avoiding any structured training for years I decided to try The Strength Factory's, "Over 40s Programme" and I'm so
glad I did. After the 20 weeks were complete I had developed a base fitness level, settled into the routine without going too
hard, too fast and began the riding season in much better shape while juggling my family and work life. The workout
variety is great, and I enjoy having new goals to work towards each block. I highly recommend the program.
It's almost a year since I committed to strength training with The Over 40s Programme. It's been one of the best decisions I have made for my overall health and fitness. I've seen benefits on and off the bike, generally I'm stronger on the bike, climbing in particular is much easier probably because I'm also 9kg lighter. I can move the MTB around easier and I feel much more in control. Can't recommend the program enough I'm 55 and feel fitter stronger and riding better than when I was 40.
43 year old female rider. Finding and working with Ben's Over 40's MTB programme has been amazing and exactly what I needed to improve my strength and perform better on the bike. The programme is very well-structured, thorough instructions, good length of sessions, and really effective. It has been fun to try new excercises and I feel stronger on the bike. I particularly appreciate that it is a program tailored for mountainbikers and meeting the needs of us in our 40s. Looking forward to continuing with the program. A good investment in healthy MTB-life.
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Does This Sound Like You?
You love riding, but recovery takes longer, the aches are creeping in.
You struggle to balance keeping fit and healthy, with the stresses of modern life.
You want to get fitter, but aren't sure where to start.
You want to climb better, ride longer and feel more confident on technical trails, but your fitness is holding you back.
You know you should be doing some strength training, but don't have much time or want to spend hours in the gym.
If so then you need The Over 40s MTB Program. Guaranteed to transform your riding in just 12 weeks, or your money back.
Our Promise
💥 After just 4 weeks you’ll feel the difference each time you ride.
💥 After 8 weeks you’ll feel the difference every day, both on and off the bike.
💥 After 12 weeks, your riding will be transformed.
Program Features
Everything You Need For Amazing Results
12-Week MTB Strength Program tailored for riders over 40.
2 x Main 45-minute strength sessions per week + optional booster sessions.
Train at home or gym – both options included. No fancy kit required.
Coach access – ask questions, stay on track.
Stretching & mobility – weekly sessions to ride pain free.
Log your training – Garmin and other integrations to log your rides along with your strength sessions.
Training Guide – easy to follow PDF guide to keep you safe and progressing.
6 Month Program Access to allow for when life gets in the way.
Free MTB Nutrition Guide to fuel your daily life and your riding.
⭐️ Guarantee – If you aren’t completely satisfied you get your money back.
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You're In Safe Hands
Your Coach: Ben Plenge
A life-long mountain biker, Ben Plenge fell in love with riding on dirt in the ’90s and hasn’t slowed down ever since.
He found a love for fitness during his career in the British Army where he served tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and retired as a Captain. On leaving the Army, Ben qualified as a professional coach and set up MTB Strength Factory to help riders of all levels smash their goals. These days Ben balances his own riding and fitness with being a husband, and father of two wild kids whilst also running MTB Strength Factory.
You may have also heard Ben on the Downtime Podcast chatting to Chris about all aspects of MTB training and fitness. His episodes are some of the show’s most popular, thanks to a realistic and jargon-free approach, and a belief that any rider can get more from their riding with some simple fitness training.
Ben’s athlete list includes top elite riders like Joe Smith and Vero Sandler and he has previously coached World Cup pro’s Wyn Masters & Charlie Hatton. As well as pro riders, Ben has coached 1000s of trail riders and age category racers to take on challenges like Trans Madeira, Stone King Rally or just to ride further and feel better.
When you sign up to an MTB Strength Factory training program you’re in safe hands.
FAQs
Within the first 30 days you can get a full refund for any reason. For instance, if you change your mind, don’t have time, don’t like it or don’t feel the benefits on your bike.
Don’t worry though, you won’t want your money back… This training approach works!
The program is designed to work in a gym or at home, with options for both each week.
For home training the minimum kit you will need is a set of resistance bands, foam roller and a mat.
You just need a smartphone that is able to download the Trainerize app.
Yes, absolutely. The program is progressive and at every stage you are coached through the exercises with HD videos.
Just take your time and pay attention to your technique and you will pick it up in no time.
Yes, it is. We have both men and women making progress on the program.
This is for a wide range of 40+ riders. It is mostly aimed at riders who are new to strength training or who are coming back to training and exercise after injury, parenthood and so on.
If you are a fitter rider with some gym experience then you may be better off using The Complete MTB Program instead.
You can start making progress at any time of the year, even during peak riding season. The sessions are kind to your body and joints, so whilst you might be sore after the first few sessions you should still be able to enjoy your riding whilst doing the program.
This is totally down to you and your doctor or physio to decide. We never suggest that you train through pain, however if you have a small niggle, you can often train around it, making good progress in other areas whilst doing your rehab.
Many people report improvements in niggling knee, hip and lower back injuries when they use the program too, so it might help. Train at your own risk though.
The amount of time you train is up to you. This plan is made for busy riders like you.
Each week, you are provided with 2 main training sessions that take about 45 minutes to complete. At first it will take a bit longer as you become familiar with the app and the new exercises, but this will drop as you learn.
You then have a third, optional shorter session to top up your fitness on weeks where you do not ride as much or when work is quiet.
At the end of the 12 week program you will be allowed to join Part 2 of The Over 40s MTB Program.
You will receive all the details for this by email towards the end of the 12 weeks.
Yes, we have a number of riders in their 30s using the program and getting great results too. If you are lacking fitness, coming back from injury, overweight or new to strength training then this program will work for you too.
If you are a younger rider, injury free, with a good level of fitness then you should consider The Complete MTB Program instead.
No, it is a one off payment that gives you access for 6 months via the app.
If The Over 40s MTB Program doesn’t work for you for whatever reason, we’ll give you a full refund within the first 30 days, no questions asked.
Don’t worry – it happens to us all. Most people will not simply manage to complete this in 12 consecutive weeks.
At any time you can re-start the program or reset it so you don’t miss out.