UCI Gran Fondo Hangzhou Qiandao Lake takes place on Sun, May 23, 2027 in Hangzhou, China. The main route is 136 km.
- Date
- Sun, May 23, 2027
- Start
- Hangzhou 🇨🇳
- Distance
- 136 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 32-week plan to UCI Gran Fondo Hangzhou Qiandao Lake
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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The UCI Gran Fondo Hangzhou Qiandao Lake features a scenic mass-start road race winding around the picturesque shores and emerald hills of Qiandao Lake.
What this race demands
This 136-kilometer mass-start road race around Qiandao Lake demands sustained endurance over a long distance in late spring.
Endurance capacity
Covering 136 kilometers requires an established aerobic base and the ability to maintain steady pacing over several hours in the saddle.
Peloton positioning
As a mass-start road race, athletes must manage group dynamics and maintain concentration throughout the rolling terrain around the lake.
A minimum of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour is recommended to sustain energy levels across the multi-hour duration of this 136-kilometer event.
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
4:15–5:05
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 Hangzhou Qiandao Lake is 32 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base20 weeks · Oct 12, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Mar 1, 2027 – Apr 11, 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 12, 2027 – May 2, 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 3, 2027 – May 16, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · May 17, 2027 – May 23, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is UCI Gran Fondo Hangzhou Qiandao Lake?
UCI Gran Fondo Hangzhou Qiandao Lake takes place on Sun, May 23, 2027 in Hangzhou, China.
How long is UCI Gran Fondo Hangzhou Qiandao Lake?
The main route is 136 km.
What does UCI Gran Fondo Hangzhou Qiandao Lake demand?
This 136-kilometer mass-start road race around Qiandao Lake demands sustained endurance over a long distance in late spring.
Who is UCI Gran Fondo Hangzhou Qiandao Lake for?
UCI Gran Fondo Hangzhou Qiandao Lake is open to all participants.
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