Nordic Chase CPH-OSL Gravel
Key facts
- Date:
- 14 ago 2026
- Type:
- Ultra / Bikepacking
- Oslo · (salida Copenhague) · Norway
- Distances:
- 800 km
- Elevation:
- 7.200 m
About
The Nordic Chase CPH-OSL Gravel is one of Europe's most ambitious unsupported ultra rides: 800 km and 7,200 metres of elevation from Copenhagen to Oslo, crossing Denmark, southern Sweden, and Norway with a ferry crossing included. The route links three countries, three distinct cycling cultures, and a remarkable range of landscapes, from flat Danish farmland through Swedish forests to the rolling hills approaching the Norwegian capital. Limited to 100 riders, this fully self-supported event demands expert sleep management, personal logistics, and sustained pacing across multiple days. At Push Rider we prepare the 800 km and 7,200 m of the Nordic Chase with a 12-week plan where the four periodised training phases converge on specific degraded-performance management work: sustaining watts consistent with FTP after more than 48 hours in motion, making pacing decisions under extreme fatigue, and applying the resilience strategies from the sports psychology module are the three skills that separate those who reach Oslo from those who don't.
Frequently asked questions
When does Nordic Chase CPH-OSL Gravel take place in 2026?
Nordic Chase CPH-OSL Gravel takes place on 14 August 2026, starting in Copenhagen and finishing in Oslo.
What distance and elevation does Nordic Chase CPH-OSL Gravel involve?
Nordic Chase CPH-OSL Gravel covers 800 km with 7,200 metres of elevation gain.
Where is the start and what is the route?
The start is in Copenhagen, Denmark. The self-supported route crosses Denmark, Sweden, and Norway to finish in Oslo, and includes a ferry crossing. Participation is limited to 100 riders.
What type of event is Nordic Chase CPH-OSL Gravel?
It is a self-supported 800 km gravel ultra from Copenhagen to Oslo, crossing three countries: Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.
How to prepare for Nordic Chase CPH-OSL Gravel with PUSH TRAINING 360?
With 800 km and 7,200 m of elevation in a self-supported ultra format, Nordic Chase is one of the most demanding events on the Nordic calendar. The 12-week PUSH TRAINING 360 plan is structured as follows: 4 weeks of aerobic base with long-duration rides to condition the body for multi-day efforts, 3 weeks of threshold construction with accumulated fatigue blocks and sleep management, 3 weeks of specificity with ultra stage simulations, ferry logistics planning, and self-sufficient nutrition management over 800 km, and 2 weeks of tapering before 14 August. Nutrition covers 3 phases: pre-race glycogen loading, continuous caloric intake, and overnight recovery strategy. Weekly reviews adjust physical and logistical preparation for crossing three countries without assistance.
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