Cycling

Gran Fondo Il Lombardia

Gran Fondo Il Lombardia takes place on Sun, Oct 11, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. The main route is 110 km.

Amateur gran fondo on the climbs around Bergamo mirroring Il Lombardia, the day after the pro Monument.

What this race demands

Gran Fondo Il Lombardia demands relentless climbing and technical descending over 110 kilometers of challenging terrain around Bergamo.

Climbing Capacity

Accumulating 2,500 meters of elevation gain across 110 kilometers requires sustained power output on steep ascents.

Descending and Cornering

The alpine-style profile mirroring the professional Monument demands bike handling skills and upper body fatigue management on descents.

Muscular Durability

Repeated climbing efforts over an amateur gran fondo format place significant stress on the lower back and legs.

A target intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour is recommended to sustain energy levels across the multi-hour duration.

Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.

Estimated finish

5:25–6:35

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

Race day at Gran Fondo Il Lombardia is 6 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.

01Peak3 weeks · Aug 31, 2026 – Sep 20, 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 21, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.

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