Vipava Valley Gravel
Key facts
- Date:
- 30 may 2026
- Type:
- Gran fondo / Ride
- Šempeter pri Gorici · Goriška · Slovenia
- Distances:
- 100 km
- Elevation:
- 900 m
About
The Vipava Valley is one of Slovenia's best-kept cycling secrets: a narrow corridor between the Julian Alps and the Karst plateau, filled with centuries-old vineyards, stone villages and a winemaking tradition as distinguished as any in the Mediterranean. The Vipava Valley Gravel covers 100 kilometres with 900 metres of elevation gain, with 90 per cent of the route on gravel roads, and is conceived as a social cycling event that celebrates the landscape as much as the sport. Starting on 30 May from Šempeter pri Gorici in the Goriška region, the ride balances the conviviality of a gran fondo with genuine gravel terrain. Its sustained moderate profile makes it an ideal event for the aerobic-base volume weeks of the Push Rider method, where the coach assesses real gravel aerobic efficiency and adjusts training nutrition to sharpen pedalling economy over long distances.
Frequently asked questions
When is Vipava Valley Gravel 2026?
On May 30, 2026, in Sempeter pri Gorici, in the Goriska region, Slovenia.
What distance and elevation does Vipava Valley Gravel have?
The route is 100 km with 900 m of elevation gain, running 90% on gravel through the Vipava Valley.
What type of event is Vipava Valley Gravel?
It is a cyclosportive and social event through the Slovenian wine landscape of the Vipava Valley.
Where is the start of Vipava Valley Gravel?
The start takes place in Sempeter pri Gorici, in the Goriska region, in western Slovenia.
How to prepare for Vipava Valley Gravel with PUSH TRAINING 360?
PUSH TRAINING 360 structures 12 weeks with weekly review across 4 phases: aerobic base to complete 100 km comfortably, threshold construction to manage 900 m of elevation, specificity load with gravel rides on rolling vineyard terrain, and tapering. Nutrition across 3 phases and the pacing plan are calibrated for a social event with continuous rhythm and no maximum intensity spikes.
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