Dusty Gravel Andenne
Key facts
- Date:
- 11 abr 2026
- Type:
- One-day (XC / race)
- Andenne · Namur (Condroz) · Belgium
- Distances:
- 75/100 km
- Series:
- Dusty Gravel Series
About
Andenne marks the start of the Dusty Gravel Series within the Belgium Bike Festival, combining competitive gravel racing with the welcoming atmosphere of a broader cycling celebration. The Condroz plateau of Namur province and the Meuse valley provide a distinctive mix of compact gravel tracks, rural lanes and rolling limestone terrain that differs sharply from the sandy Kempen or the forested Ardennes. Distances of 75 and 100 km suit a wide range of riders. For Push Rider athletes starting their spring season, the short punchy climbs of the Condroz are an effective test of strength endurance: the ability to accelerate out of corners and over brief steep sections without accumulating excessive fatigue reveals how well winter training has transferred to race conditions. The Push Training 360 coach reviews threshold power data from this event in the weekly session to determine whether the threshold-building phase is progressing as planned before ramping up specificity.
Frequently asked questions
When does Dusty Gravel Andenne 2026 take place?
On 11 April 2026 in Andenne, in the Condroz region of the Namur province, Belgium.
What distances are available at Dusty Gravel Andenne?
Two distances: 75 km and 100 km.
Is Dusty Gravel Andenne part of a series?
Yes. Dusty Gravel Andenne is the opening event of the Dusty Gravel Series and is part of the Belgium Bike Festival.
Where is the start?
The start is in Andenne, a town in the Namurian Condroz alongside the Meuse valley.
How to prepare for Dusty Gravel Andenne with PUSH Training 360?
The PUSH Training 360 12-week program with weekly review and four phases suits the 75 and 100 km distances in the Condroz well. Phase 1 aerobic base builds endurance on Meuse valley paths. Phase 2 threshold development works on pace changes over varied terrain. Phase 3 specificity includes threshold pace blocks on gravel sectors of the Namurian Condroz. Phase 4 tapering reduces load in the 10-12 days before the race. Nutrition is organised in three phases: pre-race loading, in-race fuelling, and recovery. Race strategy for the 100 km prioritises a controlled start to manage effort in the Condroz and accelerate over the final 20 km.
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