Desafio Serra do Rio do Rastro takes place on Sat, Oct 31, 2026 in Brazil. The main route is 18 km.
- Date
- Sat, Oct 31, 2026
- Start
- 🇧🇷
- Distance
- 18 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 3-week plan to Desafio Serra do Rio do Rastro
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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A mountain cycling challenge on the scenic, steep and highly winding Serra do Rio do Rastro road in Santa Catarina.
What this race demands
This mountain cycling challenge requires sustained climbing effort and bike handling on a steep, winding road over an 18 km route.
Climbing Sustainment
The 18 km distance consists of a mountain ascent on the Serra do Rio do Rastro, requiring a high sustained power output against gravity.
Technical Descending
The highly winding nature of the road demands constant focus on cornering technique and bicycle control throughout the event.
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
0:30–0:40
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 Desafio Serra do Rio do Rastro is 3 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Taper2 weeks · Oct 11, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race 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 Desafio Serra do Rio do Rastro?
Desafio Serra do Rio do Rastro takes place on Sat, Oct 31, 2026 in Brazil.
How long is Desafio Serra do Rio do Rastro?
The main route is 18 km.
What does Desafio Serra do Rio do Rastro demand?
This mountain cycling challenge requires sustained climbing effort and bike handling on a steep, winding road over an 18 km route.
Who is Desafio Serra do Rio do Rastro for?
Desafio Serra do Rio do Rastro is open to all participants.
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