Colnago Cycling Festival takes place on Apr 9 – 11, 2027 in Desenzano del Garda, Italy. The main route is 138 km.
- Date
- Apr 9 – 11, 2027
- Start
- Desenzano del Garda 🇮🇹
- Distance
- 138 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 27-week plan to Colnago Cycling Festival
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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Colnago Lake Garda Cycling Festival is a major international cycling event held annually in Desenzano del Garda, featuring granfondo road races and gravel rides.
Day by day
Colnago Cycling Festival is raced over 1 days, Apr 9 – 11, 2027.
| Day | Stage | Distance | Climbing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2027 | Gran Fondo Colnago | 140 km | 2,010 m |
Only riding one day? Each stage has its own page, and you can add just that day to your calendar.
What this race demands
This 138 km road cycling event demands sustained endurance over a substantial distance early in the spring season.
Aerobic endurance
Covering 138 km requires a well-developed aerobic engine and the ability to maintain a steady pacing strategy for several hours in the saddle.
Early-season readiness
Taking place in April, the event requires adequate foundational miles built through the winter months to handle the distance without early-season fatigue.
Aim for 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to sustain energy output over the multi-hour duration of the ride.
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
4:20–5:10
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 Colnago Cycling Festival is 27 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base15 weeks · Oct 3, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Jan 16, 2027 – Feb 26, 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 27, 2027 – Mar 19, 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 20, 2027 – Apr 2, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Apr 3, 2027 – Apr 9, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Colnago Cycling Festival?
Colnago Cycling Festival takes place on Apr 9 – 11, 2027 in Desenzano del Garda, Italy.
How long is Colnago Cycling Festival?
The main route is 138 km.
What does Colnago Cycling Festival demand?
This 138 km road cycling event demands sustained endurance over a substantial distance early in the spring season.
Who is Colnago Cycling Festival for?
Colnago Cycling Festival is open to all participants.
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