Cycling

Gran Fondo Internacional Marcha Ciudad València

Gran Fondo Internacional Marcha Ciudad València takes place on Sat, May 8, 2027 in Valencia, Spain. The main route is 177 km.

The Gran Fondo Internacional València offers challenging routes featuring iconic mountain passes starting and finishing at La Marina de València.

What this race demands

This 177 km ride with 2003 meters of elevation demands sustained endurance and pacing discipline over a full-day effort in mild spring conditions.

Endurance capacity

Covering 177 km requires a high level of aerobic conditioning and muscular endurance to maintain forward momentum through the final hours.

Climbing economy

Navigating 2003 meters of vertical gain across the route demands efficient climbing technique and consistent power management on the ascents.

Nutritional consistency

A duration spanning multiple hours requires a structured fueling strategy to prevent energy depletion during the latter half of the ride.

Consume 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to sustain output over 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

7:05–8:35

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 Internacional Marcha Ciudad València is 37 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.

01Base25 weeks · Aug 23, 2026 – Feb 13, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Feb 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 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 28, 2027 – Apr 17, 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 18, 2027 – May 1, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · May 2, 2027 – May 8, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.

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