Gravel Grit 'n Grind takes place on Sat, Sep 26, 2026 in Halmstad, Sweden. The main route is 150 km.
- Date
- Sat, Sep 26, 2026
- Start
- Halmstad 🇸🇪
- Distance
- 150 km
- Level
- Open to all
A UCI Gravel World Series qualifier around Halmstad, Sweden.
What this race demands
This 150 km gravel event requires sustaining a high work capacity over a long endurance duration on mixed off-road surfaces.
Endurance capacity
The 150 km distance demands a robust aerobic engine and the ability to maintain steady energy output over many hours in the saddle.
Gravel efficiency
Racing on gravel surfaces requires sustained power transfer and bike handling skills to maintain momentum over varied terrain.
Pacing discipline
Managing effort carefully across the long distance is necessary to prevent late-race fatigue and maintain nutritional intake.
A consumption of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour is recommended to sustain energy levels throughout the duration of this long-distance event.
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
4:40–5:40
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 Gravel Grit 'n Grind is 3 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Taper2 weeks · Sep 6, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race week1 week · Sep 20, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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