The Bergisches Land rollers soften the legs before the Schloss Bensberg cobbles demand one more committed effort

Starts and finishes at Rheinauhafen in central Cologne, running out through eastern and northern Cologne into the Bergisches Land before returning. The Velodom 120 pushes further — through the airport area, Lohmar, Overath/Ferrenberg, Kürten and Wipperfeld — while the Velodom 60 takes a shorter loop through Bergisch Gladbach. The cobbled climb to Schloss Bensberg, arriving on both routes after the Bergisches Land rollers have already worn riders down — the defining non-smooth section on an otherwise fully paved course.

For the rider aiming to complete Rund um Köln Velodom 120 strongly on seven to eleven hours a week, this twelve-week plan builds sustained climbing, repeatable climbing power, descending confidence, and fatigue resistance for the repeated Bergisches Land rollers, Schloss Bensberg cobbles, and the mandatory 25 km/h average.

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.

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