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Ford Trailseekers

Ford Trailseekers takes place on Sat, Jan 30, 2027 in Plaisir Wine Estate, Western Cape, South Africa. The main route is 70 km.

Date
Sat, Jan 30, 2027
Start
Plaisir Wine Estate, Western Cape 🇿🇦
Distance
70 km
Level
Open to all
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Your 12-week plan to Ford Trailseekers

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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The Ford Trailseeker MTB Series features routes ranging from fast singletrack to sweeping farm roads.

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

2:05–2:30

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 Ford Trailseekers is 12 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.

  1. 01Build6 weeks · Nov 8, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026

    Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.

  2. 02Peak3 weeks · Dec 20, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027

    The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.

  3. 03Taper2 weeks · Jan 10, 2027 – Jan 23, 2027

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

  4. 04Race week1 week · Jan 24, 2027 – Jan 30, 2027

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

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Frequently asked questions

When is Ford Trailseekers?

Ford Trailseekers takes place on Sat, Jan 30, 2027 in Plaisir Wine Estate, Western Cape, South Africa.

How long is Ford Trailseekers?

The main route is 70 km.

Who is Ford Trailseekers for?

Ford Trailseekers is open to all participants.

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