DateExpected
Early April 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
2697 Franklin Pike SE, Floyd, VA 24091
Pizarro, Floyd County
Countdown
April
The Grand Journey is the middle ground: 65 miles of point-to-point gravel, a big day out without the all-day commitment of the 100.
Key facts
01Results are ranked by team size, sex, age group and bike type
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The course
The route
Pizarro
Distance105km
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate97.3 km
Weather
Early-April, Pizarro
17°CTypical high
4°CTypical low
-7°CColdest in 20 years
37%Days with rain
Highs around 17°C and lows around 4°C, but it has dropped to -7°C. Rain on 37% of days. Pack for the cold end, not the average.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
Results
Course verified. Results not yet available.
Organiser
OrganiserJourney Productions
Websitetheappalachianjourney.com
Instagram@theappalachianjourney
Running since2020
Training
Training for the The Appalachian Journey 105 km
We don't do generic plans. We combine deep knowledge of this race's demands with your recent training, then build a plan with you that progresses as you do.
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Typical sessions
105 km
Endurance and fatigue resistance over the full distance
Fuelling and pacing for the whole event
What your weeks look like
Typical sessions
Long endurance rides building toward the full distance
Threshold and sweet-spot work for sustained power
Group rides for drafting and bunch-riding skills
Not a generic schedule
Typical sessions
Built from your current fitness and the time you actually have
Adapts every week as Beina learns how you respond
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