Fitness
Gran Fondo Training
Gran fondo training builds long aerobic volume, climbing repeatability, and on-bike fueling for century-style events without peaking too early.
Gran fondo training prepares for long mass-participation rides—often seventy to one hundred plus miles—with emphasis on aerobic volume, climbing repeats, and fueling practice. Progress long rides every two to three weeks, not every weekend.
Include group-pace simulation and descent skills. Taper volume two weeks before the event.
Common questions
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How long should my longest ride be?
Many plans peak at roughly seventy to eighty percent of event distance and time, not always full distance, to limit injury risk.
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Do I need intervals for a fondo?
Yes, sparingly—tempo or sweet spot raises sustainable power, but most volume should stay aerobic.
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