Cyclo les Héros takes place on Sun, Mar 14, 2027 in Saint-Vulbas, France. The main route is 140 km.
- Date
- Sun, Mar 14, 2027
- Start
- Saint-Vulbas 🇫🇷
- Distance
- 140 km
- Climbing
- 2,051 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 17-week plan to Cyclo les Héros
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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The 2027 edition offers 60 km, 85 km and 140 km routes through the Bugey, including climbs and views over the Rhône; the 140 km route has 2,051 m of elevation gain.
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
6:00–7:15
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 Cyclo les Héros is 17 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base5 weeks · Nov 16, 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 Cyclo les Héros?
Cyclo les Héros takes place on Sun, Mar 14, 2027 in Saint-Vulbas, France.
How long is Cyclo les Héros?
The main route is 140 km.
How much climbing does Cyclo les Héros have?
Cyclo les Héros has 2,051 m of climbing.
Who is Cyclo les Héros for?
Cyclo les Héros is open to all participants.
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