L’Étape環法自行車挑戰賽-紐崔萊 • 日月潭站 takes place on Sat, Oct 3, 2026 in Nantou County, Taiwan. The main route is 103 km.
- Date
- Sat, Oct 3, 2026
- Start
- Nantou County 🇹🇼
- Distance
- 103 km
- Climbing
- 1,800 m
- Level
- Open to all
This cycling challenge features a 103 km certified secondary course with approximately 1800 meters of elevation gain, as well as a 29 km scenic leisure ride around Sun Moon Lake.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
This 103 km cycling challenge demands continuous climbing over 1800 meters of elevation gain, requiring sustained aerobic power and pacing discipline in the Nantou County terrain.
Climbing Volume
The 1800 meters of elevation gain distributed across the 103 km route requires sustained climbing efficiency and consistent power output on sustained gradients.
Aerobic Endurance
Completing a 103 km ride with significant climbing demands robust cardiovascular endurance and efficient energy management over several hours in the saddle.
Descent Control
Navigating the descending portions after completing the climbs requires bike handling skill, focus, and technical control on winding mountain roads.
Given the duration will exceed 2.5 hours for most participants, athletes should consume 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy balance throughout the ride.
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
4:40–5:35
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 L’Étape環法自行車挑戰賽-紐崔萊 • 日月潭站 is 6 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak3 weeks · Aug 23, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Sep 13, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Sep 27, 2026 – Oct 3, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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