Black Bear XCO (MTB Enduro MX) takes place on Sun, Nov 1, 2026 in San Pedro, Mexico. The main route is 22 km.
- Date
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026
- Start
- San Pedro 🇲🇽
- Distance
- 22 km
- Level
- Open to all
The 2026 Black Bear XCO is a round of the MTB Enduro MX serial in San Pedro, featuring an Olympic-style XCO circuit with technical sections, demanding climbs and descents.
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
0:40–0:45
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 Black Bear XCO (MTB Enduro MX) is 7 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build1 week · Sep 14, 2026 – Sep 20, 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 21, 2026 – Oct 11, 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 12, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Oct 26, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Black Bear XCO (MTB Enduro MX)?
Black Bear XCO (MTB Enduro MX) takes place on Sun, Nov 1, 2026 in San Pedro, Mexico.
How long is Black Bear XCO (MTB Enduro MX)?
The main route is 22 km.
Who is Black Bear XCO (MTB Enduro MX) for?
Black Bear XCO (MTB Enduro MX) is open to all participants.
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