Amstel Gold Race Toerversie takes place on Sat, Apr 17, 2027 in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Netherlands. The main route is 250 km.
- Date
- Sat, Apr 17, 2027
- Start
- Valkenburg aan de Geul 🇳🇱
- Distance
- 250 km
- Climbing
- 2,960 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 26-week plan to Amstel Gold Race Toerversie
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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Tour version over the Limburg climbs and Cauberg of the pro Amstel Gold Race, the day before the pros.
What this race demands
This 250 km ride with nearly 3000 meters of climbing over Limburg hills demands exceptional muscular endurance and deep fatigue resistance over a long Spring day in the saddle.
Climbing volume
Accumulating 2960 meters of elevation across a 250 km route requires sustained power output on repeated short, steep ascents like the Cauberg.
Muscular durability
The combination of long distance and constant terrain changes in Limburg requires robust structural resilience to maintain efficiency deep into the hours.
Given the duration will exceed 2.5 hours, athletes should target 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy balance.
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
10:10–12:15
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 Amstel Gold Race Toerversie is 26 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base14 weeks · Oct 18, 2026 – Jan 23, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Jan 24, 2027 – Mar 6, 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 7, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Mar 28, 2027 – Apr 10, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Apr 11, 2027 – Apr 17, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Amstel Gold Race Toerversie?
Amstel Gold Race Toerversie takes place on Sat, Apr 17, 2027 in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Netherlands.
How long is Amstel Gold Race Toerversie?
The main route is 250 km.
What does Amstel Gold Race Toerversie demand?
This 250 km ride with nearly 3000 meters of climbing over Limburg hills demands exceptional muscular endurance and deep fatigue resistance over a long Spring day in the saddle.
How much climbing does Amstel Gold Race Toerversie have?
Amstel Gold Race Toerversie has 2,960 m of climbing.
Who is Amstel Gold Race Toerversie for?
Amstel Gold Race Toerversie is open to all participants.
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