Ramble Ride takes place on Thu, Sep 9, 2027 in Fort Collins, United States. The main route is 670 km.
- Date
- Thu, Sep 9, 2027
- Start
- Fort Collins 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 670 km
- Climbing
- 10,912 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 43-week plan to Ramble Ride
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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Race the Ramble is a bikepacking race on Northern Colorado routes, with two courses traversing mountain summits, high-country parks, and backcountry landscapes.
Your road to race day
Race day at Ramble Ride is 43 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base31 weeks · Nov 13, 2026 – Jun 17, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Jun 18, 2027 – Jul 29, 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 · Jul 30, 2027 – Aug 19, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Aug 20, 2027 – Sep 2, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Sep 3, 2027 – Sep 9, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Ramble Ride?
Ramble Ride takes place on Thu, Sep 9, 2027 in Fort Collins, United States.
How long is Ramble Ride?
The main route is 670 km.
How much climbing does Ramble Ride have?
Ramble Ride has 10,912 m of climbing.
Who is Ramble Ride for?
Ramble Ride is open to all participants.
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