Bilbao-Bilbao takes place on Sun, Mar 14, 2027 in Bilbao, Spain. The main route is 125 km.
- Date
- Sun, Mar 14, 2027
- Start
- Bilbao 🇪🇸
- Distance
- 125 km
- Climbing
- 1,600 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 23-week plan to Bilbao-Bilbao
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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Occident Bilbao Bilbao is an iconic, non-competitive international cycling sportive featuring three routes departing from the center of Bilbao through the roads of Bizkaia.
What this race demands
This 125 km spring sportive demands sustained aerobic endurance over 1600 meters of climbing on the roads of Bizkaia.
Aerobic endurance
Covering 125 kilometers requires maintaining a steady pedal stroke and efficient pacing over several hours in the saddle.
Climbing economy
The 1600 meters of total elevation gain across the route requires consistent climbing output without excessive spikes in exertion.
Spring durability
Riding in March in northern Spain presents cooler temperatures and potential damp conditions, requiring proper layering and sustained thermal regulation.
A target intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour is recommended 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
5:10–6:15
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 Bilbao-Bilbao is 23 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base11 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 31, 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 · Feb 1, 2027 – Feb 21, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Feb 22, 2027 – Mar 7, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Mar 8, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Bilbao-Bilbao?
Bilbao-Bilbao takes place on Sun, Mar 14, 2027 in Bilbao, Spain.
How long is Bilbao-Bilbao?
The main route is 125 km.
What does Bilbao-Bilbao demand?
This 125 km spring sportive demands sustained aerobic endurance over 1600 meters of climbing on the roads of Bizkaia.
How much climbing does Bilbao-Bilbao have?
Bilbao-Bilbao has 1,600 m of climbing.
Who is Bilbao-Bilbao for?
Bilbao-Bilbao is open to all participants.
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