Spain

La Manchuela Gravel

Key facts

Date:: 16 may
Type:: One-day (XC / race)
: Casas Ibanez · Castilla-La Mancha · Spain
Distances:: 110 km
Elevation:: 1.500 m
Price:: Consultar web

About

La Manchuela Gravel starts in Casas Ibanez, the main town of Albacete's Manchuela comarca, and covers 110 kilometres with 1,500 metres of elevation through a little-known but deeply charming part of inland Spain. Vineyards, olive groves, cereal fields, and clay dirt tracks paint a quiet, authentic landscape that stands in contrast to the race's competitive intensity. A manageable yet satisfying challenge for intermediate to advanced riders keen to discover La Manchuela. The 110-kilometre distance with 1,500 metres is a format that, with the threshold-building phase and race strategy developed with your coach, allows genuine pacing from kilometre one rather than mere survival riding.

Spain One-day (XC / race) May

Frequently asked questions

When does La Manchuela Gravel take place in 2026?

La Manchuela Gravel takes place on 16 May 2026.

What is the distance and elevation of La Manchuela Gravel?

The route covers 110 km with 1,500 m of total positive elevation gain.

Where does La Manchuela Gravel start?

The start is in Casas Ibáñez, province of Albacete.

What type of event is La Manchuela Gravel?

It is a one-day XC and race format event.

How to prepare for La Manchuela Gravel with PUSH TRAINING 360?

PUSH TRAINING 360 is a 12-week plan with weekly review structured in 4 phases: aerobic base, threshold building, specificity load and tapering. For 110 km and 1,500 m of elevation, the specificity phase combines long medium-high pace rides with above-threshold intervals to handle the climbs on the Manchuela profile. Nutrition is planned in 3 phases and the pacing strategy recommends starting at a controlled intensity and increasing pace in the second half.