What To Do When Your Training Plan Provider Shuts Down
Intro
This week, Wattkg.com announced it’s shutting down. For thousands of riders who’ve been following Martin’s training plans, it came as a shock — one day you had structure, the next you’re left wondering: “What now?”
The truth is, it’s not just Wattkg. Any training plan provider can disappear — and when it happens, it feels like the rug’s been pulled from under you. The good news? You’ve got options.
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Option 1: Keep Repeating Your Old Plan
You don’t lose your fitness just because the provider disappears. You can always reuse your existing sessions or repeat old blocks.
✅ Upside: Simple, familiar, no extra cost.
❌ Downside: Without progression or adaptation, most riders plateau after a block or two.
Option 2: Buy Another Static Plan
Plenty of marketplaces and platforms sell downloadable plans. They’re cheap and easy to grab.
✅ Upside: Low cost, quick fix.
❌ Downside: They’re designed to work for anyone — which often means they’re not perfect for you. Too rigid if you get sick, busy, or progress faster or slower than average.
Option 3: Step Up To a Coaching Community
This is where things get interesting. A coaching community combines structured training with the flexibility of expert guidance.
✅ Upside: You get structure and support when life throws curveballs. You can ask questions, adapt, and learn as you go.
❌ Downside: It’s not completely “set and forget” — you’ll need to engage a little.
Why a Community Works Best
Structure with flexibility: keeps you progressing but adapts when needed.
Expert support: answers when you’re unsure.
Peer motivation: train alongside others with similar goals.
Affordable: a fraction of the cost of 1:1 coaching.
Our Take: The CycleCoach Collective
That’s exactly why we built the CycleCoach Collective — a community designed to bridge the gap between rigid plans and expensive personal coaching. You’ll always have structure, guidance, and a place to turn if your plan provider disappears.
For Wattkg riders left in limbo, this is a natural next step:
Structured training plans (evidence-based, not cookie cutter)
Weekly support and community interaction
The flexibility to keep moving forward without starting from scratch
Conclusion
When Wattkg shut down, thousands of riders were left hanging. If your training plan provider ever closes — whether now or in the future — don’t see it as the end. See it as an opportunity to take control, train smarter, and join a community that won’t vanish overnight.