ADAC Velotour takes place on Sat, May 1, 2027 in Eschborn, Germany. The main route is 105 km.
- Date
- Sat, May 1, 2027
- Start
- Eschborn 🇩🇪
- Distance
- 105 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 29-week plan to ADAC Velotour
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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The ADAC Velotour is a mass-participation ride starting in Eschborn and running through Frankfurt and the Taunus, with routes including the climbs of the Großer Feldberg and Mammolshainer Stich.
What this race demands
The ADAC Velotour is a 105-kilometer mass-participation ride covering significant climbing terrain through the Taunus region, requiring sustained aerobic endurance and pacing discipline over several hours.
Substantial Distance
Covering 105 kilometers requires a high level of aerobic conditioning and proper pacing to maintain energy output throughout the entire route.
Climbing Capacity
The inclusion of notable ascents such as the Großer Feldberg and Mammolshainer Stich demands sustained power output on climbs and effective recovery on descents.
Spring Event Timing
Taking place on May first, riders must prepare for variable spring weather conditions in Germany, which can impact thermal regulation and kit choices.
A sustained effort of this duration requires consistent carbohydrate intake of 60 to 90 grams per hour to maintain performance and prevent late-race fatigue.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
3:05–3:45
Peak-week training
6–8 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at ADAC Velotour is 29 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base17 weeks · Oct 11, 2026 – Feb 6, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Feb 7, 2027 – Mar 20, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Mar 21, 2027 – Apr 10, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Apr 11, 2027 – Apr 24, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Apr 25, 2027 – May 1, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is ADAC Velotour?
ADAC Velotour takes place on Sat, May 1, 2027 in Eschborn, Germany.
How long is ADAC Velotour?
The main route is 105 km.
What does ADAC Velotour demand?
The ADAC Velotour is a 105-kilometer mass-participation ride covering significant climbing terrain through the Taunus region, requiring sustained aerobic endurance and pacing discipline over several hours.
Who is ADAC Velotour for?
ADAC Velotour is open to all participants.
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