Spain · UCI Gravel World Series

114 Gravel Race

Key facts

Date:: 28 mar
Type:: One-day (XC / race)
: Elvas (POR) / Badajoz · Extremadura · Spain
Distances:: 137 km; 67 km
Elevation:: 1.370 m
Price:: 50-70 EUR
Series:: UCI Gravel World Series

About

The 114 Gravel Race is a unique cross-border event on Spain's gravel calendar, starting in Elvas — a UNESCO World Heritage city in Portugal — before crossing into the Badajoz region of Extremadura. Two distances are on offer: 137 and 67 kilometres, with 1,370 metres of elevation gain. The name references the old national road connecting Badajoz with Madrid, a historically significant route reinterpreted through gravel riding. The landscapes of Extremadura and the Alentejo merge seamlessly into a single route: dehesas, olive groves, granite outcrops and vast open horizons. Competing under UCI rules demands a specific preparation profile: 137 kilometres with 1,370 metres of climbing over open terrain rewards high-intensity aerobic endurance and the ability to hold pace when an elite field accelerates at the decisive moments, and it is the specificity phase — with power zones trained and weekly coach review — that sharpens that capacity before crossing the border. A singular experience that pairs top-level competition with a symbolically charged Iberian border crossing.

Spain One-day (XC / race) March UCI Gravel World Series

Frequently asked questions

When does 114 Gravel Race 2026 take place?

114 Gravel Race takes place on March 28th, starting in the cross-border area of Elvas (Portugal) and Badajoz (Spain).

What distances does 114 Gravel Race offer?

The event offers two routes: 137 km and 67 km.

How much elevation gain does 114 Gravel Race have?

The route accumulates 1,370 metres of positive elevation gain.

Which circuit does 114 Gravel Race belong to?

114 Gravel Race is part of the UCI Gravel World Series and has the unique distinction of being a cross-border event between Spain and Portugal.

How to prepare for 114 Gravel Race with the PUSH Training 360 method?

For the 137 km and 1,370 m of elevation across the Badajoz-Alentejo border region, the PUSH Training 360 12-week programme builds aerobic endurance on open terrain and develops sustained-effort management for a UCI event. The coach adjusts the weekly load and defines the pacing strategy to maximise performance on the long route.