Cycling

Alentejo Gravel

Alentejo Gravel takes place on Sun, Oct 25, 2026 in Ourique, Portugal. The main route is 119 km.

2 athletes are training for this

A UCI Gravel World Series qualifier in Ourique, Alentejo, Portugal.

What this race demands

Alentejo Gravel demands sustained pacing over a 119-kilometer course with 1,750 meters of climbing in the rolling terrain of Portugal.

Climbing volume

Accumulating 1,750 meters of elevation across 119 kilometers requires consistent climbing efficiency and strength on rolling gravel roads.

Aerobic endurance

The distance requires several hours of uninterrupted effort, placing a high demand on aerobic capacity and cardiovascular durability.

Averaging 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour will be necessary to sustain energy levels across the duration of the event.

Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.

Estimated finish

5:05–6:10

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

Race day at Alentejo Gravel is 7 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.

01Build1 week · Sep 7, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
02Peak3 weeks · Sep 14, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.

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