Spain

GRAVAL Road

Key facts

Date:: 1 may
Type:: Ultra / Bikepacking
: Valencia · C. Valenciana · Spain
Distances:: 600 km
Elevation:: 11.000 m
Price:: Consultar web

About

GRAVAL Road is an ultra-distance event departing from Valencia that covers 600 kilometres with 11,000 metres of cumulative elevation gain, venturing deep into the wildest interior landscapes of the Valencian region. The demanding profile and sheer length place it firmly in the realm of serious bikepacking, where sleep management, nutrition strategy, and navigation skills matter as much as raw fitness. The route links a diverse range of landscapes, from the Valencia market gardens to remote inland mountains, offering a rich geographical journey. Designed for experienced ultra-endurance cyclists seeking a major challenge. At Push Rider, 600 kilometres and 11,000 metres from Valencia are prepared with the race-specific nutrition phase fully embedded — on-the-move fuelling, nocturnal hydration, and anti-fatigue supplementation all rehearsed — while the coach develops psychological resilience and pacing skills in weekly TrainingPeaks reviews so the aerobic base built in the early programme phases holds all the way to the final climb.

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Frequently asked questions

When does the GRAVAL Road 2026 take place?

The GRAVAL Road 2026 takes place on 1 May.

What distance and elevation gain does the GRAVAL Road have?

The route covers 600 km with 11,000 m of elevation gain.

Where does the GRAVAL Road start?

The start is in Valencia.

How to prepare for the GRAVAL Road 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 600 km ultra with 11,000 m of elevation, the aerobic base must be very extensive with high weekly volume; the specificity load includes multi-day back-to-back sessions, night training, and sleep management. Nutrition follows three phases: pre-event loading, continuous in-race fuelling, and post-race recovery. Pacing strategy prioritises long-term sustainable pace, control of critical fatigue moments, and logistical management of on-route nutrition.