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Bilbao-Bilbao

14 March 2027Bilbao, País Vasco

Distance

125km

Elevation

1600m

Bilbao-Bilbao offers three distances: 85 km (+800 m), 115 km (+1,200 m) and 125 km (+1,600 m). The route winds through Bizkaia roads with climbs like Andraka, Unbe, Artebakarra and Gerekiz, plus the Vivero ascent on the long course. To tackle it well you need mid-distance endurance, moderate elevation accumulation and the ability to recover between chained climbs.

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Peloton climbing through Bizkaia roads during the Bilbao-Bilbao cycling gran fondo

How NUA prepares you for Bilbao-Bilbao

Builds your aerobic base

Trains race-specific efforts

Manages load & recovery

Fine-tunes the final weeks

Frequently asked questions about training for Bilbao-Bilbao

How long do I need to prepare for Bilbao-Bilbao?+
NUA builds your plan backwards from race day. For most gran fondos and similar distances, 12-16 weeks is the sweet spot — enough to build aerobic base, then sharpen race-specific efforts. With less than 8 weeks, NUA adapts the plan to focus on finishing strong rather than chasing peak performance.
What does NUA's training plan for Bilbao-Bilbao look like?+
A weekly mix of Z2 endurance, race-specific intervals (climbs, sustained efforts, attacks), and structured recovery. Each week adapts based on your readiness, completed sessions, and how the previous week went. The closer to race day, the more specific the work — tapering kicks in automatically in the final two weeks.
Can NUA help if it's my first time at this distance?+
Yes. During onboarding NUA asks about your weekly volume, experience, and goal (finish, finish strong, target time). First-timers get a base-building approach focused on completing the distance comfortably. Experienced riders get more aggressive interval work and race-day pacing strategy.
Does NUA's plan for Bilbao-Bilbao include indoor training?+
Yes. NUA prescribes both outdoor and indoor sessions based on your availability and weather. Indoor workouts export as ZWO files compatible with Zwift, Rouvy, TrainerRoad, and intervals.icu, and the full plan syncs to Garmin and Wahoo head units.
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