Bolero Turnhout Gravel
Key facts
- Date:
- 22 mar 2026
- Type:
- One-day (XC / race)
- Turnhout · Amberes (Kempen) · Belgium
- Distances:
- 72/148 km
- Series:
- UCI Gravel World Series
About
The Kempen plateau of Antwerp province sets the scene for one of Belgium's most anticipated gravel openers. Sandy tracks and pine forest paths define the terrain around Turnhout, rewarding technical precision and aerobic efficiency rather than climbing power. As the first round of the Bolero Gravel Series and a UCI Gravel World Series qualifier, the event carries real competitive weight across distances of 72 and 148 km. For riders training with Push Rider, this is an ideal early-season benchmark: the flat but energy-sapping sandy surface reveals whether base fitness is truly consolidated, especially when cold March conditions increase physiological cost at any given pace. The Push Training 360 coach uses the weekly check-in to confirm that the aerobic base phase has built the FTP foundation needed before the Kempen sand exposes any gaps.
Frequently asked questions
When does Bolero Turnhout Gravel 2026 take place?
On 22 March 2026 in Turnhout, in the Kempen region of the province of Antwerp, Belgium.
What distances are available at Bolero Turnhout Gravel?
Two distances: 72 km and 148 km.
Is Bolero Turnhout Gravel part of an official series?
Yes. It is a UCI Gravel World Series event and opens the Bolero Gravel Series. The long distance serves as a UCI Gravel World Championship qualifier.
Where is the start?
The start is in Turnhout, the main town of the Kempen region in the northern part of the province of Antwerp.
How to prepare for Bolero Turnhout Gravel with PUSH Training 360?
The PUSH Training 360 12-week program includes weekly review and four phases. For Turnhout Gravel, phase 1 aerobic base builds endurance on sandy tracks and forest roads typical of the Kempen. Phase 2 threshold development improves the ability to hold a high pace on sandy sectors. Phase 3 specificity includes gravel blocks on soft terrain with simulations of the flat but technical race profile. Phase 4 tapering reduces load in the final 10-12 days. Nutrition is structured in three phases: pre-race carbohydrate loading, in-race fuelling, and post-race recovery. Pacing strategy focuses on managing effort on sandy sectors to avoid depleting energy reserves before kilometer 100 in the long distance.
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