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Dutch Gravel Ride

Dutch Gravel Ride takes place on Oct 23 – 25, 2026 in Amersfoort, Netherlands. The main route is 300 km.

Date
Oct 23 – 25, 2026
Start
Amersfoort 🇳🇱
Distance
300 km
Level
Open to all
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Your 3-week plan to Dutch Gravel Ride

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 three-day gravel stage ride from Amersfoort across the Netherlands, roughly 300 km split into daily stages of 87 to 100 km.

What this race demands

This three-day stage event covers approximately 300 kilometers split into daily segments, requiring sustained aerobic endurance over consecutive days.

Stage racing recovery

Spanning three consecutive days with daily stages of 87 to 100 kilometers, the event demands efficient overnight recovery and consistent pacing.

Aerobic endurance

Covering roughly 300 kilometers in total requires strong foundational aerobic capacity and the ability to maintain steady efforts over extended hours in the saddle.

Aimed at multi-hour daily stages, athletes should consume 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy output throughout each ride.

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

9:20–11:15

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 Dutch Gravel Ride is 3 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.

  1. 01Taper2 weeks · Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026

    Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.

  2. 02Race week1 week · Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026

    Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Dutch Gravel Ride?

Dutch Gravel Ride takes place on Oct 23 – 25, 2026 in Amersfoort, Netherlands.

How long is Dutch Gravel Ride?

The main route is 300 km.

What does Dutch Gravel Ride demand?

This three-day stage event covers approximately 300 kilometers split into daily segments, requiring sustained aerobic endurance over consecutive days.

Who is Dutch Gravel Ride for?

Dutch Gravel Ride is open to all participants.

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