Cuckoo Iceland by The Traka
Key facts
- Date:
- 28 jun 2026
- Type:
- Ultra / Bikepacking
- Flúðir · Suðurland · Iceland
- Distances:
- 180 km
- Elevation:
- Por confirmar
- Series:
- Gravel Earth Series
About
New to the Gravel Earth Series in 2026, Cuckoo Iceland by The Traka takes place in Fludir in southern Iceland, covering 180 km through some of the planet's most extraordinary terrain. Volcanic lava fields, geothermal vents, glacial river valleys, and vast open plains define Sudurland, where the landscape feels genuinely alien. Volcanic gravel is rough and unpredictable, hard on components and demanding constant trail reading. At Push Rider we incorporate the sports psychology module specific to unpredictable terrain — uncertainty management, resilience under the unexpected, and decision-making under fatigue — as a key differentiating block in preparing for the 180 km of Iceland: adapting race strategy in real time is just as trainable as watts.
Frequently asked questions
When does Cuckoo Iceland by The Traka take place in 2026?
Cuckoo Iceland by The Traka takes place on 28 June 2026 in Flúðir, in the Suðurland region of Iceland.
What distance does Cuckoo Iceland by The Traka cover?
Cuckoo Iceland by The Traka covers 180 km. Elevation gain is yet to be confirmed.
Where is the start and which circuit does it belong to?
The start is in Flúðir, in southern Iceland. The event is part of the Gravel Earth Series circuit and is new in 2026, replacing The Rift in that series.
What type of terrain does Cuckoo Iceland by The Traka feature?
The route crosses volcanic and geothermal terrain in southern Iceland, characteristic of the Suðurland region.
How to prepare for Cuckoo Iceland by The Traka with PUSH TRAINING 360?
For 180 km over volcanic and geothermal terrain in Iceland, the 12-week PUSH TRAINING 360 plan is structured as follows: 4 weeks of aerobic base to handle a long distance in variable conditions, 3 weeks of threshold construction with extended effort blocks, 3 weeks of specificity simulating 180 km on irregular terrain with equipment management for volcanic surfaces, and 2 weeks of tapering before 28 June. Nutrition covers 3 phases: pre-race loading, continuous in-race caloric intake strategy, and recovery. Weekly reviews allow preparation to be adapted to the specific conditions of Icelandic terrain.
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