Zoncolan is only one climb inside a 5,060-meter Alpine bill
Two distinct races out of Lienz, East Tyrol: the 112 km Classic Dolomitenradrundfahrt (~1,870m) and the 218 km SuperGiroDolomiti (~5,060m) that this profile's vitals describe. The SuperGiro crosses the Austria-Italy border into Carinthia and Friuli, taking in Monte Zoncolan alongside the passes shared with the Classic route, before returning to Lienz. Monte Zoncolan — one of cycling's hardest climbs, tackled only on the 218 km SuperGiroDolomiti alongside a double ascent of the Plöckenpass.
For the rider aiming to complete Dolomitenradrundfahrt / SuperGiroDolomiti strongly on seven to eleven hours a week, this twelve-week plan builds sustained Alpine climbing, repeatable climbing power, descending confidence, fueling, and extreme one-day durability for Monte Zoncolan, two Plöckenpass ascents, and 5,060 meters of climbing in one day.
INSIDE THE FINISHER PLAN — 7–11 HR/WK
Includes zone-tailored structured rides for your devices, built-in strength with video walkthroughs, heat protocols for when your race calls for them, peloton skills workouts, and nutrition and hydration guidance.
The Complete Dolomitenradrundfahrt / SuperGiroDolomiti Guide — the training, the tactics, the gear and race day, explained simply and clearly: what to do, when to do it, and why it works.
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