Gran Fondo Strade Bianche takes place on Sun, Mar 7, 2027 in Siena, Italy. The main route is 140 km.
- Date
- Sun, Mar 7, 2027
- Start
- Siena 🇮🇹
- Distance
- 140 km
- Climbing
- 2,000 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 20-week plan to Gran Fondo Strade Bianche
The Base 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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Amateur gran fondo over the white gravel roads and Piazza del Campo finish of the pro Strade Bianche.
What this race demands
Gran Fondo Strade Bianche demands sustained rolling power over 140 kilometers of white gravel roads, featuring 2000 meters of climbing in early March.
Gravel Durability
The 140-kilometer route over white gravel roads requires constant upper body engagement and bike handling skills to absorb vibrations and maintain momentum over loose surfaces.
Climbing Capacity
Accumulating 2000 meters of elevation gain across the course demands efficient pacing on repeated punchy ascents common to the Tuscan terrain.
Early Season Base
Taking place in early March, the event requires strong foundational fitness to sustain a high aerobic output despite potentially cool spring conditions.
A consumption rate of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour is recommended to sustain energy levels across an event of this 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
6:00–7:10
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 Strade Bianche is 20 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base8 weeks · Oct 19, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Dec 14, 2026 – Jan 24, 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 · Jan 25, 2027 – Feb 14, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Feb 15, 2027 – Feb 28, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Mar 1, 2027 – Mar 7, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Gran Fondo Strade Bianche?
Gran Fondo Strade Bianche takes place on Sun, Mar 7, 2027 in Siena, Italy.
How long is Gran Fondo Strade Bianche?
The main route is 140 km.
What does Gran Fondo Strade Bianche demand?
Gran Fondo Strade Bianche demands sustained rolling power over 140 kilometers of white gravel roads, featuring 2000 meters of climbing in early March.
How much climbing does Gran Fondo Strade Bianche have?
Gran Fondo Strade Bianche has 2,000 m of climbing.
Who is Gran Fondo Strade Bianche for?
Gran Fondo Strade Bianche is open to all participants.
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