Mother North takes place on Aug 1 – 7, 2027 in Lillehammer, Norway. The main route is 1100 km.
- Date
- Aug 1 – 7, 2027
- Start
- Lillehammer 🇳🇴
- Distance
- 1100 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 43-week plan to Mother North
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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Mother North is an unsupported bikepacking adventure across Norway’s highlands and fjords, with a mixed-terrain route of about 1,100 km.
Your road to race day
Race day at Mother North is 43 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base31 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – May 9, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · May 10, 2027 – Jun 20, 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 · Jun 21, 2027 – Jul 11, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Jul 12, 2027 – Jul 25, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jul 26, 2027 – Aug 1, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Mother North?
Mother North takes place on Aug 1 – 7, 2027 in Lillehammer, Norway.
How long is Mother North?
The main route is 1100 km.
Who is Mother North for?
Mother North is open to all participants.
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