Spain

Gran Vertical (Brevet)

Key facts

Date:: 10-12 abr
Type:: Ultra / Bikepacking
: Amposta · Cataluña · Spain
Distances:: 400 km circular
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Price:: Consultar web

About

The Gran Vertical is a 400-kilometre circular brevet starting and finishing in Amposta, the gateway to the Ebro Delta in Tarragona province. Following the classic brevet philosophy, riders are fully self-sufficient, managing their own pace, navigation, and resupply throughout the course. The route travels through the Ebro Delta, the Ports de Tortosa-Beseit mountain range, and quiet backroads across southern Catalonia and northern Valencia. There are no external support stations or mandatory time cuts, making this an event for experienced, self-reliant cyclists drawn to multi-day adventure. At Push Rider, preparing for 400 kilometres means the nutrition adaptation and performance activation phases must be fully consolidated before the start line; weekly coach reviews on TrainingPeaks fine-tune CTL progression and fuelling strategy so metabolic efficiency holds when cumulative fatigue sets in.

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Frequently asked questions

When does the Gran Vertical (Brevet) 2026 take place?

The Gran Vertical (Brevet) 2026 takes place from 10 to 12 April.

What distance does the Gran Vertical (Brevet) cover?

The route covers 400 km in a circular format.

Where does the Gran Vertical (Brevet) start?

The start is in Amposta, in the province of Tarragona.

How to prepare for the Gran Vertical (Brevet) 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. For a 400 km bikepacking ultra over 3 days, the aerobic base phase is extensive and primary; the specificity load includes long overnight rides and reduced sleep management. Nutrition follows three phases: pre-event loading, continuous in-race fuelling, and post-race recovery. Pacing strategy for a brevet of this distance prioritises energy management across multiple days, sleep control, and maintaining a sustainable pace above maximum output.