Build your STP plan
Your coach opens with the STP set for July (an estimate until the date is announced), asks about your week and your fitness, then writes every session of your cycling plan. Free, and you can start as a guest. About 36 weeks to go.
Start your STP plan- Formats
- Seattle to Portland
- Terrain
- Rolling
STP distances
- Seattle to Portland 207 mi, 5,090 ft of climbing
Course
The STP course
The ride starts at the University of Washington E-18 Lot in Seattle and finishes in Portland, Oregon, covering 207 miles. Riders choose to finish in one day or two; two-day riders stay overnight around Centralia, between the 100 and 150 mile marks.
Read the full course notes
The organizer rates it Some Hills: a few short, steep hills plus moderate upgrades and gentle climbs.
- Terrain
- Rolling
- Formats
- Seattle to Portland
- Race-day conditions
- July weather can bring rain, extreme heat or lots of sun, and morning temperatures can differ sharply from midday.
What to train for
One-day riders need long back-to-back endurance rides and a tested fueling plan for 10+ hours in the saddle.
Two-day riders should practice riding long on consecutive days so the second day feels manageable.
Also in Claude
Ask Claude for this plan
Add Athlete Space to Claude once, then paste this prompt and put in your own numbers.
Build me a cycling season for the Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic in July. I train about [hours] hours a week, [days] days a week.
STP training questions
How long should I train for the STP?
Most athletes give a cycling twelve to sixteen weeks of focused training on top of an existing base. The coach counts back from your actual race date, so if you have less time than that it builds the best plan the remaining weeks allow rather than pretending you have longer.
What is the STP course like?
Rolling. The ride starts at the University of Washington E-18 Lot in Seattle and finishes in Portland, Oregon, covering 207 miles.
What is the weather like at the STP?
July weather can bring rain, extreme heat or lots of sun, and morning temperatures can differ sharply from midday.
Do I need an account to get a STP training plan?
Start as a guest and save a free account later. Your coach writes your cycling plan and adapts it every week as you log your training. No card.