The Kent Classic takes place on Sat, Oct 24, 2026 in Lingfield, United Kingdom. The main route is 112 km.
- Date
- Sat, Oct 24, 2026
- Start
- Lingfield 🇬🇧
- Distance
- 112 km
- Climbing
- 1,498 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 3-week plan to The Kent Classic
The Taper 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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A UK Cycling Events sportive from Lingfield Park Racecourse through the High Weald and around Hever Castle, with 112, 82 and 47 km routes.
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
4:40–5:40
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 Kent Classic is 3 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Taper2 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Oct 17, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race week1 week · Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is The Kent Classic?
The Kent Classic takes place on Sat, Oct 24, 2026 in Lingfield, United Kingdom.
How long is The Kent Classic?
The main route is 112 km.
How much climbing does The Kent Classic have?
The Kent Classic has 1,498 m of climbing.
Who is The Kent Classic for?
The Kent Classic is open to all participants.
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