Grand Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie takes place on Sun, Sep 13, 2026 in Saulnierville, Canada. The main route is 128 km.
- Date
- Sun, Sep 13, 2026
- Start
- Saulnierville 🇨🇦
- Distance
- 128 km
- Level
- Open to all
Participants can choose from three scenic distances ranging from 35 km to 128 km along low-traffic rolling inland roads and panoramic coastal routes hugging Baie Sainte-Marie in Nova Scotia.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
This 128 km gran fondo demands sustained aerobic endurance and the ability to maintain pace over rolling inland roads and coastal routes.
Aerobic endurance
Covering 128 km requires a well-developed aerobic engine to sustain continuous pedaling for multiple hours.
Rolling terrain pacing
The low-traffic rolling roads demand tactical energy management on undulations to prevent premature fatigue.
Aim for 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to sustain energy levels across the multi-hour duration of a 128 km ride.
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
4:00–4:50
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 Grand Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie is 3 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Taper2 weeks · Aug 24, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race week1 week · Sep 7, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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