GP Groot Egmond-Pier-Egmond – Gravelwedstrijd takes place on Sat, Jan 9, 2027 in Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands. The main route is 150 km.
- Date
- Sat, Jan 9, 2027
- Start
- Egmond aan Zee 🇳🇱
- Distance
- 150 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 9-week plan to GP Groot Egmond-Pier-Egmond – Gravelwedstrijd
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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Gravel race within the GP Groot Egmond-Pier-Egmond, a winter cycling event starting in Egmond aan Zee.
What this race demands
A 150 km winter gravel race demands sustained endurance and the ability to keep riding effectively over a long effort. The elevation gain is not stated, so the course’s climbing demand cannot be assessed.
Long-distance endurance
At 150 km, the event calls for sustained aerobic effort and enough durability to ride for several hours.
Winter readiness
The January date in Egmond aan Zee means riders should be prepared for winter conditions; the stated facts do not specify the weather or course surface beyond identifying it as a gravel race.
For an effort likely to exceed 2.5 hours, plan to take in roughly 60–90 g of carbohydrate per hour.
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
4:40–5:40
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 GP Groot Egmond-Pier-Egmond – Gravelwedstrijd is 9 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build3 weeks · Nov 8, 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 GP Groot Egmond-Pier-Egmond – Gravelwedstrijd?
GP Groot Egmond-Pier-Egmond – Gravelwedstrijd takes place on Sat, Jan 9, 2027 in Egmond aan Zee, Netherlands.
How long is GP Groot Egmond-Pier-Egmond – Gravelwedstrijd?
The main route is 150 km.
What does GP Groot Egmond-Pier-Egmond – Gravelwedstrijd demand?
A 150 km winter gravel race demands sustained endurance and the ability to keep riding effectively over a long effort. The elevation gain is not stated, so the course’s climbing demand cannot be assessed.
Who is GP Groot Egmond-Pier-Egmond – Gravelwedstrijd for?
GP Groot Egmond-Pier-Egmond – Gravelwedstrijd is open to all participants.
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