Gran Fondo João Pessoa takes place on Sun, Nov 8, 2026 in Joao Pessoa, Brazil. The main route is 109 km.
- Date
- Sun, Nov 8, 2026
- Start
- Joao Pessoa 🇧🇷
- Distance
- 109 km
- Climbing
- 500 m
- Level
- Open to all
It is a road cycling event with courses ranging from 84 to 109 km, open to all athletes passing through main tourist attractions.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
Gran Fondo João Pessoa demands sustained aerobic output over a 109 km road cycling distance with minimal elevation change.
Aero efficiency
Because the course features only 500 meters of elevation gain across 109 kilometers, sustained high speeds on flat terrain will dictate performance.
Pacing discipline
The long distance requires maintaining a steady output for several hours without the forced rest periods typically provided by major climbs.
Target 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to sustain energy levels over the expected multi-hour duration.
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
3:35–4:20
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 João Pessoa is 11 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build5 weeks · Aug 24, 2026 – Sep 27, 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 · Sep 28, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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