Cycling Ireland Gravel National Championships takes place on Sat, Oct 17, 2026 in Ballyhoura, Ireland. The main route is 75 km.
- Date
- Sat, Oct 17, 2026
- Start
- Ballyhoura 🇮🇪
- Distance
- 75 km
- Level
- Mixed field
Your 3-week plan to Cycling Ireland Gravel National Championships
The Taper 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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Cycling Ireland's 2026 Gravel National Championships, hosted by De Ronde Van Cork CC in Munster (Ballyhoura) on Saturday 17 October, with elite and masters categories.
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
2:15–2:40
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 Cycling Ireland Gravel National Championships is 3 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Taper2 weeks · Sep 27, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race week1 week · Oct 11, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Cycling Ireland Gravel National Championships?
Cycling Ireland Gravel National Championships takes place on Sat, Oct 17, 2026 in Ballyhoura, Ireland.
How long is Cycling Ireland Gravel National Championships?
The main route is 75 km.
Who is Cycling Ireland Gravel National Championships for?
Cycling Ireland Gravel National Championships has a mixed field of professional and amateur participants.
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