Transcordilleras 8 Etapas 2026
Transcordilleras 8 Etapas 2026 ran from 22 February to 1 March from El Retiro to Yopal, covering about 1,000 km and more than 22,000 m of climbing across eight self-supported mixed-surface stages.
Route comparison
| Route | Distance | Elevation | Profile | Preparation | Simulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 StagesMixed | 1000 km | 22,000 m | Alpine | 24 weeks | 42h 12m View assumptions and open personalized simulationAverage cyclist assumptions: 路 72 kg 路 FTP 250 W 路 surface-based bike and tires 路 no drafting 路 variable pacing Simulate this route |
Training tips
8 Stages is a 1000 km mixed route with 22000 m of climbing, alpine terrain, and extreme endurance demand. Route-specific detail is limited because completed GPX analysis is not available, so use the published distance, elevation, and surface as the main preparation anchors.
- Endurance
Use the 24-week preparation window to build steady endurance around long aerobic rides that reflect the 1000 km distance and 22000 m of climbing.
- Climbing
Include repeated climbing work because the route stacks multiple climbs, 22000 m of ascent, and ramps up to steep% where the profile is confirmed.
- Technical
Practice pacing, braking, and line choice on mixed terrain so handling stays controlled when fatigue builds.
- Pacing
Because the event is timed, Plan a conservative opening effort and keep intensity repeatable across the main climbs before the 23 hours per stage cutoff.
- No completed GPX analysis was available for this route at generation time.