UCI Gran Fondo Belgium takes place on Sun, Mar 28, 2027 in Cerfontaine, Belgium. The main route is 138 km.
- Date
- Sun, Mar 28, 2027
- Start
- Cerfontaine 🇧🇪
- Distance
- 138 km
- Climbing
- 2,100 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 22-week plan to UCI Gran Fondo Belgium
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UCI Gran Fondo Belgium is a UCI Gran Fondo World Series ride of 138 km with about 2,100 m of climbing, starting and finishing at the Lacs de l'Eau d'Heure near Cerfontaine, with a rolling course through Wallonia and the Belgian-French border region.
What this race demands
This 138 km ride combines substantial distance with 2,100 m of climbing, demanding sustained endurance and the ability to manage repeated rises. Riders need to pace their effort so they can keep producing power late in the ride.
Climbing volume
The 2,100 m of elevation gain over 138 km makes climbing a significant part of the effort. Riders need enough strength and pacing discipline to handle the climbs without spending their energy too early.
Endurance
Covering 138 km requires sustained aerobic effort. Holding a manageable pace early helps preserve the capacity to ride strongly later.
Rolling-terrain pacing
The course is described as rolling, so effort will vary with the terrain. Riders need to adjust their intensity across rises and flatter sections rather than repeatedly overreaching.
For a ride likely to last well over 2.5 hours, aim for about 60–90 g of carbohydrate per hour.
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
6:00–7:10
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 UCI Gran Fondo Belgium is 22 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base10 weeks · Oct 26, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Jan 4, 2027 – Feb 14, 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 · Feb 15, 2027 – Mar 7, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Mar 8, 2027 – Mar 21, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Mar 22, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is UCI Gran Fondo Belgium?
UCI Gran Fondo Belgium takes place on Sun, Mar 28, 2027 in Cerfontaine, Belgium.
How long is UCI Gran Fondo Belgium?
The main route is 138 km.
What does UCI Gran Fondo Belgium demand?
This 138 km ride combines substantial distance with 2,100 m of climbing, demanding sustained endurance and the ability to manage repeated rises. Riders need to pace their effort so they can keep producing power late in the ride.
How much climbing does UCI Gran Fondo Belgium have?
UCI Gran Fondo Belgium has 2,100 m of climbing.
Who is UCI Gran Fondo Belgium for?
UCI Gran Fondo Belgium is open to all participants.
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