Falling Leaves Lahti
Key facts
- Date:
- 12-13 sep 2026
- Type:
- One-day (XC / race)
- Nastola · Päijät-Häme · Finland
- Distances:
- 50/100/175/275 km
- Elevation:
- Por confirmar
- Series:
- UCI Gravel World Series
About
Now in its seventh edition, Falling Leaves Lahti closes the Finnish gravel season with one of the most visually striking events on the Nordic calendar. Starting from Nastola in the Paijat-Hame region, four distances of 50, 100, 175, and 275 km wind through conifer forests and lake-dotted terrain as the autumn colours reach their peak. Saturday's 175 km UCI qualifier provides ranking points for the Gravel World Championships. The forest gravel varies between fast, open stretches and more technical sections. At Push Rider Falling Leaves Lahti crowns the tapering phase of the 12-week plan: precise load management in the preceding weeks, refined race nutrition, and pacing strategy work for the 175 km UCI distance are the three elements that allow the rider to arrive at the qualifier at peak form, which is exactly what this level of race demands.
Frequently asked questions
When does Falling Leaves Lahti take place in 2026?
Falling Leaves Lahti takes place on 12 and 13 September 2026 in Nastola, in the Päijät-Häme region of Finland.
What distances does Falling Leaves Lahti offer?
Falling Leaves Lahti offers four distances: 50, 100, 175, and 275 km. Elevation gain is yet to be confirmed.
Where is the start and which circuit does it belong to?
The start is in Nastola, Päijät-Häme region, Finland. The event is part of the UCI Gravel World Series circuit. Saturday features the 175 km UCI qualifier race.
What is the significance of Falling Leaves Lahti in the international calendar?
It is the closing event of the Finnish gravel season, in its 7th edition. The 175 km Saturday race scores for the UCI Gravel World Series and serves as a qualifier for the UCI Gravel World Championship.
How to prepare for Falling Leaves Lahti with PUSH TRAINING 360?
With options from 50 to 275 km at the close of the Finnish season, the 12-week PUSH TRAINING 360 plan is designed to deliver peak performance: 4 weeks of aerobic base to maintain end-of-season fitness, 3 weeks of threshold construction adapted to the distance and the UCI context for those targeting the 175 km, 3 weeks of specificity simulating race pace in Finnish autumn conditions, and 2 weeks of tapering for 12-13 September. Nutrition follows 3 phases: pre-race loading, in-race caloric management, and post-effort recovery. The weekly review adjusts intensity relative to accumulated seasonal fatigue.
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