DM Gravel takes place on Sat, Sep 19, 2026 in Silkeborg, Denmark. The main route is 150 km.
- Date
- Sat, Sep 19, 2026
- Start
- Silkeborg 🇩🇰
- Distance
- 150 km
- Level
- Pro peloton
The 2026 Danish Gravel Championship (DM i gravel) is held in Silkeborg's Nordskoven, featuring a 22 km circuit that consists of approximately 98% gravel roads.
What this race demands
DM Gravel demands sustained high-intensity efforts over a 150 km distance on a technical, multi-lap gravel circuit in Silkeborg.
Distance and Duration
The 150 km distance requires strong aerobic endurance and pacing discipline to sustain performance over several hours of racing.
Circuit Efficiency
The 22 km circuit format means repeated turns and positioning efforts on the 98% gravel surface, demanding technical sharpness and high anaerobic capacity out of corners.
Aim for 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to sustain energy output across the long duration of the 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
4:40–5:40
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 DM Gravel is 3 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Taper2 weeks · Aug 30, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race week1 week · Sep 13, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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