Amy's Grand Fondo takes place on Sun, Sep 12, 2027 in Lorne, Australia. The main route is 122 km.
- Date
- Sun, Sep 12, 2027
- Start
- Lorne 🇦🇺
- Distance
- 122 km
- Climbing
- 1,869 m
- Level
- Open to all
Amy’s Great Ocean Road Gran Fondo is a challenging fully closed-road course through the Otway Ranges and along the Great Ocean Road, featuring two major climbs and 1,869 m of elevation gain over 122 km.
What this race demands
Amy's Grand Fondo demands sustained climbing capacity and aerobic endurance to manage 1,869 meters of elevation gain across 122 kilometers of rolling terrain.
Climbing volume
Navigating two major climbs distributed over the 122 km route requires sustained power output on ascents and efficient pacing to preserve legs for the later stages.
Aerobic endurance
The distance of 122 km paired with 1,869 m of climbing demands high aerobic capacity and efficient energy management over several hours in the saddle.
Descents and cornering
Navigating the Otway Ranges and the coastal profile of the Great Ocean Road requires technical confidence and focus on varying road gradients.
Target 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to sustain energy levels across an estimated duration of four to six hours.
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
5:20–6:25
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 Amy's Grand Fondo is 52 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base40 weeks · Sep 14, 2026 – Jun 20, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Jun 21, 2027 – Aug 1, 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 · Aug 2, 2027 – Aug 22, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Aug 23, 2027 – Sep 5, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Sep 6, 2027 – Sep 12, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Amy's Grand Fondo?
Amy's Grand Fondo takes place on Sun, Sep 12, 2027 in Lorne, Australia.
How long is Amy's Grand Fondo?
The main route is 122 km.
What does Amy's Grand Fondo demand?
Amy's Grand Fondo demands sustained climbing capacity and aerobic endurance to manage 1,869 meters of elevation gain across 122 kilometers of rolling terrain.
How much climbing does Amy's Grand Fondo have?
Amy's Grand Fondo has 1,869 m of climbing.
Who is Amy's Grand Fondo for?
Amy's Grand Fondo is open to all participants.
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