Gravel Grit 'n Grind
Key facts
- Date:
- 26-27 sep 2026
- Type:
- One-day (XC / race)
- Halmstad · Halland · Sweden
- Distances:
- 90/150 km
- Elevation:
- 1.280 m
- Series:
- UCI Gravel World Series
About
Set in the forested hills of Halland on Sweden's southwest coast, Gravel Grit n Grind packs two distinct race atmospheres into a single weekend: UCI Gravel World Series racing on Saturday and Nordic Gravel Series on Sunday. Both the 90 and 150 km options cover compact gravel forest tracks with 1,280 metres of elevation gain, blending technical sections with sustained climbs through dense Scandinavian woodland. The event doubles as a qualifier for the 2026 Gravel World Championships and the 2027 European Championships. At Push Rider we design the threshold-building and specificity phases of the 12-week plan so that the rider arrives with watts calibrated to the 1,280 metres of elevation and the inter-effort recovery speed needed to perform in the decisive moments of a race at this level.
Frequently asked questions
When does Gravel Grit 'n Grind take place in 2026?
Gravel Grit 'n Grind takes place on 26 and 27 September 2026 in Halmstad, in the Halland region of Sweden.
What distances and elevation does Gravel Grit 'n Grind offer?
Gravel Grit 'n Grind offers two distances: 90 km and 150 km, with 1,280 metres of elevation gain.
Where is the start and which circuits are involved?
The start is in Halmstad, Halland, Sweden. Saturday features the UCI Gravel World Series race, and Sunday the Nordic Gravel Series. It serves as a qualifier for the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championship and the 2027 European Gravel Championship.
What is the significance of Gravel Grit 'n Grind in the international calendar?
It is one of the most important events of the Nordic autumn: it scores for the UCI Gravel World Series and the Nordic Gravel Series, and awards qualification spots for the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championship and the 2027 European Gravel Championship.
How to prepare for Gravel Grit 'n Grind with PUSH TRAINING 360?
For 90 or 150 km with 1,280 m of elevation, the 12-week PUSH TRAINING 360 plan is structured as follows: 4 weeks of aerobic base to sustain effort on Scandinavian terrain, 3 weeks of threshold construction with intervals calibrated to the cumulative elevation, 3 weeks of specificity simulating the race distance and profile, and 2 weeks of tapering to peak on 26-27 September. Nutrition follows 3 phases: pre-race loading, in-race carbohydrate and caloric management, and recovery. Pacing strategy is critical in a UCI-circuit race; weekly reviews allow intensity and race-strategy adjustments.
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