Etape Caledonia takes place on Sun, May 9, 2027 in Pitlochry, United Kingdom. The main route is 136.8 km.
- Date
- Sun, May 9, 2027
- Start
- Pitlochry 🇬🇧
- Distance
- 136.8 km
- Climbing
- 1,555 m
- Level
- Open to all
The UK's original closed-road sportive taking riders on a scenic tour through the breathtaking landscapes of Highland Perthshire starting and finishing in Pitlochry.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
Etape Caledonia demands sustained aerobic endurance and climbing strength to manage 1555 meters of elevation over a 136.8-kilometer closed-road route.
Climbing volume
Accumulating 1555 meters of elevation across the 136.8-kilometer distance requires repeated efforts on ascents throughout Highland Perthshire.
Endurance capacity
The five-to-seven-hour duration demands continuous pedaling efficiency and proper pacing to maintain output from start to finish in Pitlochry.
Target 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to sustain output over the expected five to seven hour duration.
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
5:30–6:40
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 Etape Caledonia is 37 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base25 weeks · Aug 24, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Feb 15, 2027 – Mar 28, 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 · Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 18, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Apr 19, 2027 – May 2, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · May 3, 2027 – May 9, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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