HovdenTour takes place on Sat, Mar 13, 2027 in Hovden, Norway. The main route is 42.5 km.
- Date
- Sat, Mar 13, 2027
- Start
- Hovden 🇳🇴
- Distance
- 42.5 km
Your 20-week plan to HovdenTour
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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HovdenTour is a classic-style ski race in high-mountain terrain, with start and finish at Hovden and 10 km, 22 km, and 42.5 km options.
Your road to race day
Race day at HovdenTour is 20 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base8 weeks · Oct 25, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Dec 20, 2026 – Jan 30, 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 31, 2027 – Feb 20, 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 21, 2027 – Mar 6, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Mar 7, 2027 – Mar 13, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is HovdenTour?
HovdenTour takes place on Sat, Mar 13, 2027 in Hovden, Norway.
How long is HovdenTour?
The main route is 42.5 km.
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