Strathpuffer takes place on Jan 16 – 17, 2027 in Contin, United Kingdom.
- Date
- Jan 16 – 17, 2027
- Start
- Contin 🇬🇧
- Level
- Open to all
Your 12-week plan to Strathpuffer
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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Strathpuffer 2027 (the “Puffer”) is a 24-hour winter mountain-bike endurance event held at Contin Forest near Strathpeffer, with laps of an approximately 12.5 km course.
What this race demands
Strathpuffer demands continuous riding and pacing over a 24-hour period in winter conditions on a mountain-bike course.
24-Hour Endurance
The event requires riding repeatedly for a full 24-hour cycle, demanding exceptional physiological and psychological resilience against sleep deprivation and fatigue.
Winter Conditions
Held in January in the Scottish Highlands, the event exposes riders to cold temperatures, darkness, and winter weather that complicate pacing and equipment management.
Technical Laps
Riders complete multiple laps of an approximately 12.5 km mountain-bike course, requiring consistent handling and steady output over changing terrain.
A continuous intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour is required to sustain energy levels across the 24-hour duration.
Your road to race day
Race day at Strathpuffer is 12 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build6 weeks · Oct 25, 2026 – Dec 5, 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 · Dec 6, 2026 – Dec 26, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Jan 10, 2027 – Jan 16, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Strathpuffer?
Strathpuffer takes place on Jan 16 – 17, 2027 in Contin, United Kingdom.
What does Strathpuffer demand?
Strathpuffer demands continuous riding and pacing over a 24-hour period in winter conditions on a mountain-bike course.
Who is Strathpuffer for?
Strathpuffer is open to all participants.
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