Halvvättern takes place on Sat, Jun 12, 2027 in Motala, Sweden. The main route is 150 km.
- Date
- Sat, Jun 12, 2027
- Start
- Motala 🇸🇪
- Distance
- 150 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 36-week plan to Halvvättern
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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A beautiful and challenging long-distance ride where the climbs of Omberg put your legs to the test, while the views over Lake Vättern provide new energy.
What this race demands
This 150 km ride demands sustained endurance and strong climbing legs to handle the hills of Omberg over a long-distance effort.
Endurance capacity
Covering 150 km requires a deep aerobic base and the ability to maintain steady pacing over several hours in the saddle.
Climbing strength
The climbs of Omberg test muscular endurance and require efficient power delivery on the ascents.
A ride of this distance and duration requires consistent fueling, targeting 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy output.
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 Halvvättern is 36 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base24 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Mar 20, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Mar 21, 2027 – May 1, 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 · May 2, 2027 – May 22, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · May 23, 2027 – Jun 5, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jun 6, 2027 – Jun 12, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Halvvättern?
Halvvättern takes place on Sat, Jun 12, 2027 in Motala, Sweden.
How long is Halvvättern?
The main route is 150 km.
What does Halvvättern demand?
This 150 km ride demands sustained endurance and strong climbing legs to handle the hills of Omberg over a long-distance effort.
Who is Halvvättern for?
Halvvättern is open to all participants.
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