Cycling

Road Classics – Ještěd

Road Classics – Ještěd takes place on Sat, Sep 19, 2026 in Liberec, Czechia. The main route is 106 km.

The event starts in Liberec and takes riders through the Jizera Mountains to the iconic summit of Ještěd on closed roads.

What this race demands

This 106-kilometer ride with 2200 meters of elevation gain demands sustained climbing strength and efficient pacing over rolling mountain terrain.

Climbing volume

Accumulating 2200 meters of elevation across 106 kilometers requires consistent power output on sustained ascents through the Jizera Mountains.

Summit resilience

Finishing at the iconic summit of Ještěd places high demands on late-race climbing capacity after a challenging mountain route.

Descending focus

Navigating descents from mountain roads following significant elevation gain requires prolonged technical concentration.

Given the duration of this ride, athletes should aim for 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy output throughout the course.

Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.

Estimated finish

5:05–6:05

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

Race day at Road Classics – Ještěd is 4 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.

01Peak1 week · Aug 23, 2026 – Aug 29, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Aug 30, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Sep 13, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.

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