Estrella Cup takes place on Sat, Dec 5, 2026 in Goodyear, United States. The main route is 32.1 km.
- Date
- Sat, Dec 5, 2026
- Start
- Goodyear 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 32.1 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 6-week plan to Estrella Cup
The Peak 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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The Estrella Cup is a cross-country mountain bike race on the desert trails of Estrella Mountain Ranch in Goodyear, Arizona, with courses from 10 to 47 miles. This entry is the 20-mile course.
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
0:55–1:10
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 Estrella Cup is 6 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak3 weeks · Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Nov 15, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Nov 29, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Estrella Cup?
Estrella Cup takes place on Sat, Dec 5, 2026 in Goodyear, United States.
How long is Estrella Cup?
The main route is 32.1 km.
Who is Estrella Cup for?
Estrella Cup is open to all participants.
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