Sparta rewards the rider who still has climbing force and sprint speed after hours of controlled endurance

The official 2027 Race is a 140 km, 1,700 m single loop that starts and finishes beside the Leonidas statue in central Sparta. The organizer describes a hilly, closed-road route through Peloponnese landscapes, traditional villages, and historic passages, with technical support, support vehicles, and designated feed stations. The combination of 140 km, 1,700 m of climbing, and two timed classification efforts: riders must preserve enough force for the climbing sprint and enough speed for the flat sprint without compromising the full seven-hour race effort.

For the rider with a full calendar and four to six hours a week, this twelve-week plan directs limited training time toward durable climbing, efficient group speed, repeatable changes of pace, fueling, and late-race sprint reserve, with one purposeful longer ride each week.

INSIDE THE TIME-CRUNCHED PLAN — 4–6 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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