SEATTLE, WA · JULY

    STP Training Plan

    A free cycling plan for the Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic, written by an AI coach around the event and the fitness you have now. It adapts every week as you log your training. Free account, no card.

    Formats
    Seattle to Portland
    Course
    Rolling
    Usually held
    Each July
    Until race day
    ~43 weeks

    Build your STP plan

    The instant browser builder only plans running races, so a cycling plan comes from the coach itself. It opens with the STP already filled in (estimated for July until the date is announced), asks about your week and your current fitness, and writes every session. Free account (or start as a guest), no card. You are about 43 weeks out.

    Start your STP plan

    STP distances

    • Seattle to Portland207 mi, 5,090 ft of climbing

    The STP course

    The ride starts at the University of Washington E-18 Lot in Seattle and finishes in Portland, Oregon, covering 207 miles. Riders choose to finish in one day or two; two-day riders stay overnight around Centralia, between the 100 and 150 mile marks. The organizer rates it Some Hills: a few short, steep hills plus moderate upgrades and gentle climbs.

    Race-day conditions

    July weather can bring rain, extreme heat or lots of sun, and morning temperatures can differ sharply from midday.

    What to train for

    One-day riders need long back-to-back endurance rides and a tested fueling plan for 10+ hours in the saddle. Two-day riders should practice riding long on consecutive days so the second day feels manageable.

    Registration and official details: STP official siteRace facts checked against the official site on September 19, 2026.

    STP training questions

    How long should I train for the STP?

    Most athletes give a cycling twelve to sixteen weeks of focused training on top of an existing base. The coach counts back from your actual race date, so if you have less time than that it builds the best plan the remaining weeks allow rather than pretending you have longer.

    What is the STP course like?

    Rolling. The ride starts at the University of Washington E-18 Lot in Seattle and finishes in Portland, Oregon, covering 207 miles. Riders choose to finish in one day or two; two-day riders stay overnight around Centralia, between the 100 and 150 mile marks. The organizer rates it Some Hills: a few short, steep hills plus moderate upgrades and gentle climbs.

    What is the weather like at the STP?

    July weather can bring rain, extreme heat or lots of sun, and morning temperatures can differ sharply from midday.

    Do I need an account to get a STP training plan?

    Yes, a free one. The instant browser builder only plans running races, so a cycling plan comes from the coach itself. You can start as a guest and save the account later. No card, and the plan adapts every week as you log your training.

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