The Devils Cardigan takes place on Sat, Jun 19, 2027 in Derby, Tasmania, Australia. The main route is 106 km.
- Date
- Sat, Jun 19, 2027
- Start
- Derby, Tasmania 🇦🇺
- Distance
- 106 km
- Level
- Open to all
Gravel race through the forests and hills of north-east Tasmania, starting and finishing in the mountain-bike town of Derby. A round of the UCI Gravel World Series: the 106 km long course (about 2,300 m of climbing) is a qualifier for the UCI Gravel World Championships, with a 54 km short course alongside. Held on the third weekend of June.
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
3:10–3:45
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 The Devils Cardigan is 39 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base27 weeks · Sep 20, 2026 – Mar 27, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Mar 28, 2027 – May 8, 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 · May 9, 2027 – May 29, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · May 30, 2027 – Jun 12, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jun 13, 2027 – Jun 19, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is The Devils Cardigan?
The Devils Cardigan takes place on Sat, Jun 19, 2027 in Derby, Tasmania, Australia.
How long is The Devils Cardigan?
The main route is 106 km.
Who is The Devils Cardigan for?
The Devils Cardigan is open to all participants.
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