Niederrhein Gravel takes place on Sun, Dec 6, 2026 in Kalkar, Germany. The main route is 45 km.
- Date
- Sun, Dec 6, 2026
- Start
- Kalkar 🇩🇪
- Distance
- 45 km
- Climbing
- 600 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 7-week plan to Niederrhein Gravel
The Build 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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The Niederrhein Gravel Race is a timed gravel race in the Klever Reichswald, with a 45 km route and 600 m of climbing.
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
1:50–2:10
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 Niederrhein Gravel is 7 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build1 week · Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
02Peak3 weeks · Oct 26, 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.
03Taper2 weeks · Nov 16, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race 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 Niederrhein Gravel?
Niederrhein Gravel takes place on Sun, Dec 6, 2026 in Kalkar, Germany.
How long is Niederrhein Gravel?
The main route is 45 km.
How much climbing does Niederrhein Gravel have?
Niederrhein Gravel has 600 m of climbing.
Who is Niederrhein Gravel for?
Niederrhein Gravel is open to all participants.
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