Derp Bikers Beach Race (Strandrace) takes place on Sat, Oct 31, 2026 in Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands. The main route is 40 km.
- Date
- Sat, Oct 31, 2026
- Start
- Egmond aan Zee 🇳🇱
- Distance
- 40 km
- Level
- Open to all
This beach race runs over approximately 40 km in four rounds on the beach between Egmond aan Zee and Castricum aan Zee, with spectacular obstacles along the course.
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
1:10–1:25
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 Derp Bikers Beach Race (Strandrace) is 7 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build1 week · Sep 13, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
02Peak3 weeks · Sep 20, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Oct 11, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Oct 25, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Derp Bikers Beach Race (Strandrace)?
Derp Bikers Beach Race (Strandrace) takes place on Sat, Oct 31, 2026 in Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands.
How long is Derp Bikers Beach Race (Strandrace)?
The main route is 40 km.
Who is Derp Bikers Beach Race (Strandrace) for?
Derp Bikers Beach Race (Strandrace) is open to all participants.
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