La Encigalada
Key facts
- Date:
- Por definir
- Type:
- Ultra / Bikepacking
- Barcelona (interior) · Cataluña · Spain
- Distances:
- 203 km
- Elevation:
- 4.023 m
- Price:
- Por confirmar
About
La Encigalada is a 203 km ultra with 4,023 m of elevation gain through the interior of Barcelona province, far from the usual circuits of high-mountain Catalan cycling. The route chains together dirt tracks, forestry paths, and technical sections that demand both physical endurance and bike-handling skill. Its bikepacking format makes it a long-distance, overnight adventure where navigation and self-sufficiency matter as much as leg strength. In Push Rider Training 360, La Encigalada's night sections are prepared from the aerobic base phase onward with sensory-fatigue adaptation sessions and, within the sport psychology block, pacing and dark-riding management strategies so that body and mind perform equally well at night as by day.
Frequently asked questions
When does La Encigalada take place in 2026?
The 2026 date is yet to be confirmed. Check the official website for the definitive announcement.
What are the distance and elevation gain?
The event covers 203 km with 4,023 m of accumulated elevation gain.
Where is the start located?
The start takes place in the interior of Barcelona province.
Is it a loop or a point-to-point route?
The available data does not specify whether the course is a loop or point-to-point. Check the official website for the exact layout.
How to prepare for La Encigalada with PUSH TRAINING 360?
PUSH TRAINING 360 is a 12-week plan with weekly review, built around 4 phases: aerobic base, threshold construction, specificity load, and tapering. For 203 km with 4,023 m of elevation, the specificity phase combines long endurance blocks with work on moderate-gradient climbs. Nutrition follows 3 phases: glycogen preloading, intake every 40-60 minutes during the ride, and post-effort recovery. Pacing strategy recommends a conservative start, managing elevation in the first 100 km, and retaining energy reserves for the second half.
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