Cykelvasan takes place on Sat, Aug 14, 2027 in Sälen, Sweden. The main route is 92 km.
- Date
- Sat, Aug 14, 2027
- Start
- Sälen 🇸🇪
- Distance
- 92 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 45-week plan to Cykelvasan
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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Cykelvasan 90 is the Nordic region's biggest mountain bike race, following the historic 92-kilometer Vasaloppet cross-country ski course from Sälen to Mora.
What this race demands
Cykelvasan demands sustained power output and pacing discipline over a 92-kilometer cross-country mountain bike course.
Long-distance endurance
Covering 92 kilometers requires a high aerobic capacity and the ability to maintain a steady output over several hours in the saddle.
Cross-country terrain
Navigating the historic Vasaloppet ski terrain demands technical proficiency and bike-handling skills suited for off-road conditions.
A target intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour is recommended given the multi-hour duration of a 92-kilometer mountain bike race.
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
2:45–3:15
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 Cykelvasan is 45 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base33 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – May 22, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · May 23, 2027 – Jul 3, 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 · Jul 4, 2027 – Jul 24, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Jul 25, 2027 – Aug 7, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Aug 8, 2027 – Aug 14, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Cykelvasan?
Cykelvasan takes place on Sat, Aug 14, 2027 in Sälen, Sweden.
How long is Cykelvasan?
The main route is 92 km.
What does Cykelvasan demand?
Cykelvasan demands sustained power output and pacing discipline over a 92-kilometer cross-country mountain bike course.
Who is Cykelvasan for?
Cykelvasan is open to all participants.
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