Coupe de France Gravel – Albi
Key facts
- Date:
- 2-3 may 2026
- Type:
- One-day (XC / race)
- Albi · Tarn, Occitania · France
- Distances:
- 30/70/100/130 km
- Elevation:
- 2.000 m
- Series:
- Coupe de France FFC
About
Albi, the UNESCO World Heritage city of red brick in Occitania, opens the 2026 Coupe de France FFC Gravel season as host of round one. The course crosses the gravel tracks of the Tarn department through vineyards, oak forests and river gorges under southern French sunshine. Four distance options of 30, 70, 100 and 130 km with 2,000 metres of elevation accommodate riders from beginners to elite across all age-group categories. Starting the cup season in May requires a solid aerobic base and activated threshold capacity; at Push Rider the aerobic base phase builds your watt-by-watt foundation and the weekly coach check-in ensures the nutrition activation block brings you to Albi race-ready without residual fatigue.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Coupe de France Gravel – Albi take place in 2026?
The Coupe de France Gravel – Albi is held on May 2 and 3, 2026.
What are the distances and elevation gain at the Coupe de France Gravel – Albi?
The event offers four distances: 30 km, 70 km, 100 km, and 130 km, with 2,000 m of cumulative elevation gain.
Where does the Coupe de France Gravel – Albi start?
The start is in Albi, in the Tarn region of Occitania.
Which circuit does the Coupe de France Gravel – Albi belong to?
It is round 1 of the Coupe de France Gravel FFC, with Elite and age group categories.
How to prepare for the Coupe de France Gravel – Albi with PUSH TRAINING 360?
PUSH TRAINING 360 covers 12 weeks with weekly review across 4 phases: aerobic base, threshold building, specificity load, and tapering. With 2,000 m of elevation and distances up to 130 km, the specificity phase combines climbing efforts and gravel endurance blocks. Nutrition follows 3 phases. Pacing strategy is adapted to the chosen distance and competitive category (Elite or age group).
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