Cycling

Gravelista

Gravelista takes place on Sun, Oct 25, 2026 in Seymour, Australia. The main route is 135 km.

A UCI Gravel World Series qualifier in Seymour, Australia.

What this race demands

Gravelista demands sustained power output over a 135 km gravel course with 1750 meters of climbing in Seymour, Australia.

Aerobic endurance

The 135 km distance requires a high level of aerobic conditioning to maintain steady pacing over several hours in the saddle.

Climbing capacity

Accumulating 1750 meters of elevation gain across the route requires efficient climbing capabilities to manage repeated ascents.

Given the duration of the event, athletes should consume 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels throughout the race.

Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.

Estimated finish

5:35–6:45

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 Gravelista is 8 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.

01Build2 weeks · Aug 31, 2026 – Sep 13, 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 14, 2026 – Oct 4, 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 5, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.

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