Blueprint to KeepTheCadence, by Bruce Campbell
I started my journey in sport during my university years as an Xterra athlete. In an effort to pursue it professionally, life unfortunately had other plans when I was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease that prevented me from running. Despite bi-weekly infusion treatments and never giving up on maintaining fitness, I have managed to stay healthy by riding my bike and slow the progression of my condition.
As we head into 2025, my goal is to help others achieve their dreams or goals in sports. 2025 will mark my 11th M&G Investments PE Plett 4-day stage race, and I am incredibly excited to share this journey with all of you!
I hold a degree in Sports Science and offer years of racing and training experience to provide guidance and support in your journey to the 2025 edition of South Africa’s most diverse stage race, the M&G Investments PE Plett.
Welcome to the Cadence Blueprint, a masterclass designed to help you Keep The Cadence. We wish you all the best as we kick off this training plan!
We are thrilled to assist you in developing within mountain biking and working together to achieve your goals. Like any relationship, good communication and feedback are crucial for success and optimal results. Coaching is a collaborative effort between coach and athlete.
Training Peaks explained:
A warm welcome to our online coaching platform! I am truly excited that you are on board and look forward to helping you achieve your goals. The success of any program is measured by results, and it is no different when we design your training plan. Good communication and feedback are important to ensure optimal results. This is a two-way street between coach and athlete. With this in mind, please take note of the following important information:
The TrainingPeaks platform is our primary communication and feedback tool. Note that each workout on TrainingPeaks has a “post-activity comments” section. Please keep an eye on this window for specific feedback on your workout. Also, consider the premium option on TrainingPeaks for automatic notifications. As the athlete, please use this platform to comment and share information. The more we know, the better!
You are welcome to contact me via WhatsApp or email. Leave a message, and I will get back to you as soon as possible. I am thankful for the opportunity to be your coach. Train hard, be consistent, and develop healthy, positive habits that will allow you to train effectively and achieve all the desired adaptations.
Starting on 5 August 2024, once you have entered the 2025 M&G Investments PE PLETT, you will receive an email from team@redcherryevents.co.za with details to begin your training plan with Bruce. Emails will arrive within 5 days of entering the event for the next year.
The 2025 edition of the M&G Investments PE PLETT is taking on a slightly different format. Our riders will start their journey from Mentorskraal in Jeffreys Bay, covering over 280 km along the famous Garden Route of South Africa and finishing 4 days later at the Kurland Polo Club in Plettenberg Bay.
We’ve decided to spend the final 2 stages of the 2025 edition exploring the Tsitsikamma Forest. This decision is based on feedback from our riders after the highly successful running of this format in 2024.
Whether you’re a dedicated racer or a relaxed rider, this is a spectacular journey you shouldn’t miss. Entries are limited to 250 riders for “The Ride” and 80 for “The Tour”. This prestigious event has sold out for the last 6 years. We also have a new pricing structure, which means the earlier you enter, the more you save as we build up to South Africa’s most diverse stage race. Click here to see the fee structure ahead of the 2025 event.
For the 2025 edition, we have multiple entry options; pick what suits you best!
