Dragon Ride L'Étape Wales takes place on Sun, Jun 13, 2027 in Margam, United Kingdom. The main route is 300 km.
- Date
- Sun, Jun 13, 2027
- Start
- Margam 🇬🇧
- Distance
- 300 km
- Climbing
- 3,583 m
- Level
- Open to all
The UK's premier gran fondo through the Brecon Beacons, topped by the ~300 km Dragon Devil route.
What this race demands
Dragon Ride L'Étape Wales demands exceptional endurance and climbing resilience to conquer 300 kilometers and 3583 meters of elevation through the Brecon Beacons.
Extreme distance capacity
Covering 300 kilometers requires deep aerobic conditioning and the structural durability to sustain continuous pedaling for many consecutive hours.
Sustained climbing
Accumulating 3583 meters of elevation gain across the route demands consistent power output on prolonged ascents and efficient pacing strategies.
Given the ultra-long duration of this event, target an intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain glycogen stores and support steady performance.
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
12:15–14:45
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 Dragon Ride L'Étape Wales is 41 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base29 weeks · Aug 31, 2026 – Mar 21, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Mar 22, 2027 – May 2, 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 · May 3, 2027 – May 23, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · May 24, 2027 – Jun 6, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jun 7, 2027 – Jun 13, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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