Gran Fondo Hincapie Greenville takes place on Sat, Oct 17, 2026 in Travelers Rest, United States. The main route is 134 km.
- Date
- Sat, Oct 17, 2026
- Start
- Travelers Rest 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 134 km
- Climbing
- 2,438 m
- Level
- Open to all
George Hincapie's flagship US gran fondo through the Blue Ridge foothills near Greenville.
What this race demands
This gran fondo demands sustained climbing capacity and aerobic endurance to manage 2438 meters of elevation gain across 134 kilometers.
Climbing volume
Over 2438 meters of climbing across 134 kilometers requires repeated efforts on significant ascents typical of the Blue Ridge foothills.
Aerobic endurance
A ride of this distance and elevation profile demands sustained output and pacing control over several hours in the saddle.
Descent management
Navigating the region's foothills requires technical bike handling on descents following major climbs.
A ride lasting well beyond 2.5 hours requires consistent intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain output and prevent energy depletion.
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
6:10–7:25
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 Gran Fondo Hincapie Greenville is 6 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak3 weeks · Sep 6, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Sep 27, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Oct 11, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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