Dam tot Dam FietsClassic takes place on Sun, Sep 20, 2026 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The main route is 160 km.
- Date
- Sun, Sep 20, 2026
- Start
- Amsterdam 🇳🇱
- Distance
- 160 km
- Climbing
- 149 m
- Level
- Open to all
A popular Dutch cycling classic featuring start and finish on Dam Square in Amsterdam and a rare annual passage through the IJtunnel.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
This 160 km flat ride demands sustained aerobic endurance to complete the full distance efficiently.
Aerobic Endurance
Covering 160 km requires a well-developed aerobic engine and the ability to maintain steady pacing over many hours in the saddle.
Group Riding Efficiency
Participating in a popular Dutch cycling classic involves managing group dynamics and maintaining energy conservation within pelotons.
A duration exceeding four to five hours requires consistent fueling of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain performance and prevent late-stage fatigue.
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
5:05–6:10
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 Dam tot Dam FietsClassic is 4 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak1 week · Aug 24, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Aug 31, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Sep 14, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Similar races
Organising this race?