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MTB Strength Factory
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MTB Strength Factory is all about helping you to be the best rider possible. Whether that means standing on a podium, riding your first black trail or simply enjoying your weekend ride, we have a training program for you.
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MTB Podcast Appearances
Expert MTB Training & Fitness Content
Over the past 10 years, Ben has appeared on all the major mountain bike podcasts, bringing his straight talking, realistic approach to MTB fitness to 100,000+ riders from around the world. Highlights include....
Downtime Podcast: How To Become A Healthier Mountain Biker
Vital - Inside Line: MTB Strength Training
Ride Companion: War, MTB Training & Mental Resilience - This one is a bit different and includes some gnarly stories from my time in Iraq.
Downtime Podcast: 6 Steps To Being A Better Rider - One of my most popular ever podcasts!
All of these are available on Spotify and other major podcast platforms, so get a couple downloaded and start listening - they are packed with training tips and ideas to help you become the best rider possible.
What Riders Say
We Have Helped 1000s Of Riders Over The Past 12 Years
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.
The Complete MTB Programme is unique and designed around people that work full time but want to be fit and strong enough to shred on the weekend. I have been using his online programmes for 3 years now and feel a much stronger more balanced mountain biker because of it!
2023 was a successful season, and I couldn't have done it without the support from Ben. If you're looking to up your game for this coming race season or just enjoy your riding more, hit Ben from The Strength Factory up.
Training with Ben ahead of racing Trans Madeira was the single most beneficial part of my preparation. The the combination of cardio and leg work meant I still has something in the tank after powering up the endless climbs and the upper body strength we worked on kept me on the bike more times than I could count on the thirty epic descents.
A spread of injuries throughout 2021 meant I spent a lot of time off the mtb and my body/fitness deteriorated somewhat. I didn't have much previous experience with the gym and training, so after hearing Ben on the Downtime podcast, I thought this guy knows what he's talking about, and I signed up to the Complete MTB Programme. Fast forward one year and I've lost weight, gained muscle, flexibility, and cardio, and the difference is very noticeable on the bike!
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.
- 15+ years Coaching Experience
- 1,000s Riders Coached
- Over 100 Race Wins + Titles
- 5/5 5 Star Reviews