Channel to Med takes place on Fri, May 14, 2027 in Ouistreham, France. The main route is 1600 km.
- Date
- Fri, May 14, 2027
- Start
- Ouistreham 🇫🇷
- Distance
- 1600 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 34-week plan to Channel to Med
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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This supported road-cycling tour crosses France from the Channel coast near Ouistreham to the Mediterranean near Nice, using scenic roads through the Loire Valley, Puy-de-Dôme and Provence.
Your road to race day
Race day at Channel to Med is 34 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base22 weeks · Sep 19, 2026 – Feb 19, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Feb 20, 2027 – Apr 2, 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 · Apr 3, 2027 – Apr 23, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Apr 24, 2027 – May 7, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · May 8, 2027 – May 14, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Channel to Med?
Channel to Med takes place on Fri, May 14, 2027 in Ouistreham, France.
How long is Channel to Med?
The main route is 1600 km.
Who is Channel to Med for?
Channel to Med is open to all participants.
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