Egmond-Pier-Egmond takes place on Sat, Jan 9, 2027 in Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands. The main route is 38 km.
- Date
- Sat, Jan 9, 2027
- Start
- Egmond aan Zee 🇳🇱
- Distance
- 38 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 11-week plan to Egmond-Pier-Egmond
The Build 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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GP Groot Egmond-Pier-Egmond is a 38 km mountain-bike beach race from Egmond aan Zee to the pier at Velsen-Noord and back, with sections over beach, dunes and technical obstacles.
What this race demands
Egmond-Pier-Egmond demands sustained high-intensity efforts across sand and technical terrain during the depths of winter.
Beach riding
Riding 38 km primarily on sand requires maintaining high power output against rolling resistance and navigating changing surface conditions.
Winter durability
A January race in the Netherlands exposes athletes to cold, wind, and wet conditions, demanding robust thermoregulation and equipment reliability.
Technical handling
Navigating transitions between the beach, dunes, and technical obstacles requires constant micro-adjustments and bike-handling skill.
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
1:10–1:20
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 Egmond-Pier-Egmond is 11 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build5 weeks · Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 28, 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 · Nov 29, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Dec 20, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Jan 3, 2027 – Jan 9, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Egmond-Pier-Egmond?
Egmond-Pier-Egmond takes place on Sat, Jan 9, 2027 in Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands.
How long is Egmond-Pier-Egmond?
The main route is 38 km.
What does Egmond-Pier-Egmond demand?
Egmond-Pier-Egmond demands sustained high-intensity efforts across sand and technical terrain during the depths of winter.
Who is Egmond-Pier-Egmond for?
Egmond-Pier-Egmond is open to all participants.
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