Rad am Ring takes place on Fri, Jul 23, 2027 in Nürburg, Germany.
- Date
- Fri, Jul 23, 2027
- Start
- Nürburg 🇩🇪
- Level
- Open to all
Your 42-week plan to Rad am Ring
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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Rad am Ring is a premier cycling festival held on the legendary Nürburgring race track, featuring a demanding 24-hour race across the Nordschleife and Grand Prix circuit.
What this race demands
Rad am Ring demands sustained twenty-four-hour pacing and physical resilience to manage continuous riding on a legendary race track.
24-Hour Durability
The twenty-four-hour format of the race requires athletes to sustain efforts across a full day and night, demanding exceptional physical and mental endurance.
Circuit Management
Riding continuously across the Nordschleife and Grand Prix circuit layout requires pacing discipline to handle repeated laps on a technical track profile.
A twenty-four-hour event requires a consistent carbohydrate intake of 60 to 90 grams per hour to maintain energy output and support extended muscular work.
Your road to race day
Race day at Rad am Ring is 42 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base30 weeks · Oct 3, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · May 1, 2027 – Jun 11, 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 12, 2027 – Jul 2, 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 3, 2027 – Jul 16, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jul 17, 2027 – Jul 23, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Rad am Ring?
Rad am Ring takes place on Fri, Jul 23, 2027 in Nürburg, Germany.
What does Rad am Ring demand?
Rad am Ring demands sustained twenty-four-hour pacing and physical resilience to manage continuous riding on a legendary race track.
Who is Rad am Ring for?
Rad am Ring is open to all participants.
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