Spain

Castro Gravel

Key facts

Date:: 18 abr
Type:: One-day (XC / race)
: Abejar · Castilla y León · Spain
Distances:: Por confirmar
Price:: Por confirmar

About

Castro Gravel takes place in Abejar, a small municipality in the province of Soria set within the Pineda de Abejar, one of the largest pine forests in Europe. Distances are still to be confirmed, but the course promises riding through reddish sandy forest tracks, trails between ancient pine trees, and open Soria plateau landscapes that rarely feature on the gravel racing calendar. Soria remains one of the least explored provinces in Spanish cycling, making Castro Gravel a genuine opportunity to discover unspoilt and strikingly beautiful terrain. At Push Rider, sandy pine-forest tracks are addressed in the threshold-building phase of the 12-week programme through power sessions on soft surfaces that sharpen pedalling efficiency; the weekly TrainingPeaks coach review incorporates tyre pressure selection as a tactical variable within the race strategy.

Spain One-day (XC / race) April

Frequently asked questions

When does the Castro Gravel 2026 take place?

The Castro Gravel 2026 takes place on 18 April.

Where does the Castro Gravel start?

The start is in Abejar, in the province of Soria.

How to prepare for the Castro Gravel using the PUSH TRAINING 360 method?

The PUSH TRAINING 360 method structures 12 weeks of preparation with weekly review across four phases: aerobic base, threshold building, specificity load, and tapering. As a one-day race on the Soria plateau, the specificity load targets inland terrain sessions with pace variations. Nutrition follows three phases: pre-event loading, in-race fuelling, and post-race recovery. Pacing strategy adapts to the actual race profile, which should be consulted on the event website once final distances are published.