Tour of the Battenkill takes place on Sat, May 22, 2027 in Cambridge, United States. The main route is 98.2 km.
- Date
- Sat, May 22, 2027
- Start
- Cambridge 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 98.2 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 33-week plan to Tour of the Battenkill
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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A mixed-terrain cycling race and gran fondo featuring paved and dirt roads passing through the scenic landscapes and covered bridges of rural Washington County, New York.
What this race demands
The Tour of the Battenkill demands sustained mixed-terrain riding over a 98.2 km course spanning both paved and dirt roads.
Mixed-Terrain Handling
Navigating both paved and dirt roads requires constant adjustments in line choice, bike control, and vigilance throughout the route.
Endurance Capacity
Covering the 98.2 km distance demands a high level of aerobic endurance and pacing discipline to maintain output across changing road surfaces.
A sustained effort over this distance will likely exceed 2.5 hours, requiring a consistent carbohydrate intake of 60 to 90 grams per hour to maintain performance.
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
2:55–3:30
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 Tour of the Battenkill is 33 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base21 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Feb 27, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Feb 28, 2027 – Apr 10, 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 · Apr 11, 2027 – May 1, 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 2, 2027 – May 15, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · May 16, 2027 – May 22, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Tour of the Battenkill?
Tour of the Battenkill takes place on Sat, May 22, 2027 in Cambridge, United States.
How long is Tour of the Battenkill?
The main route is 98.2 km.
What does Tour of the Battenkill demand?
The Tour of the Battenkill demands sustained mixed-terrain riding over a 98.2 km course spanning both paved and dirt roads.
Who is Tour of the Battenkill for?
Tour of the Battenkill is open to all participants.
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