Cycling

Klarälvsloppet

Klarälvsloppet takes place on Sat, Sep 19, 2026 in Uddeholm, Sweden. The main route is 90 km.

Klarälvsloppet is a unique, completely car-free point-to-point race held on the paved Klarälvsbanan trail from Uddeholm to Karlstad.

What this race demands

Klarälvsloppet requires an athlete to sustain steady efforts across a 90 km point-to-point paved course over several hours.

Aerobic endurance

The 90 km distance demands sustained cardiovascular output and efficient pacing over an extended duration without significant rest.

Paved surface efficiency

Riding on the paved Klarälvsbanan trail favors consistent rolling speed and sustained aerodynamic posture rather than technical handling.

Point-to-point pacing

Racing from Uddeholm to Karlstad requires proper early-race management to maintain output across the entire linear distance.

A duration exceeding two and a half hours requires an intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain performance.

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

Estimated finish

2:40–3:15

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 Klarälvsloppet is 4 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.

01Peak1 week · Aug 23, 2026 – Aug 29, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Aug 30, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Sep 13, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.

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