Montrose Beach CX (Chicago Cross Cup) takes place on Sun, Dec 6, 2026 in Chicago, IL, United States. The main route is 15 km.
- Date
- Sun, Dec 6, 2026
- Start
- Chicago, IL 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 15 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 4-week plan to Montrose Beach CX (Chicago Cross Cup)
The Peak 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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Montrose Beach CX is the final race of the Chicago Cross Cup season and the Illinois State Cyclocross Championship, with a challenging lakefront course over Cricket Hill and onto the beach.
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
0:25–0:30
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 Montrose Beach CX (Chicago Cross Cup) is 4 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak1 week · Nov 9, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Nov 16, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Nov 30, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Montrose Beach CX (Chicago Cross Cup)?
Montrose Beach CX (Chicago Cross Cup) takes place on Sun, Dec 6, 2026 in Chicago, IL, United States.
How long is Montrose Beach CX (Chicago Cross Cup)?
The main route is 15 km.
Who is Montrose Beach CX (Chicago Cross Cup) for?
Montrose Beach CX (Chicago Cross Cup) is open to all participants.
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