Spain

La Viriato Gravel

Key facts

Date:: 11 abr
Type:: One-day (XC / race)
: Pepino · Castilla-La Mancha · Spain
Distances:: 148 km; 69 km
Elevation:: 3.000 m
Price:: 35-55 EUR

About

La Viriato Gravel takes its name from the legendary Lusitanian warrior who resisted Rome in this very territory, and the landscape around Pepino, in the province of Toledo, lives up to the legend. Two distances are on offer, 148 and 69 kilometres, with an impressive 3,000 metres of climbing in the longer route, surprising many with the ruggedness of the Castilian interior. Forest tracks, stone paths, and sweeping views across the Meseta combine to create a course that rewards effort with stunning scenery. Suitable for competitive riders and those seeking an unforgettable gravel day in a region that remains off the beaten track. At Push Rider, 3,000 metres packed into 148 kilometres is addressed in the specificity phase of the 12-week programme, with above-threshold power sessions on repeated short ramps; the coach's weekly TrainingPeaks review shapes the race strategy and the psychological resilience cues needed when the legs start to suffer.

Spain One-day (XC / race) April

Frequently asked questions

When does La Viriato Gravel 2026 take place?

La Viriato Gravel 2026 takes place on 11 April.

What distances and elevation gain does La Viriato Gravel have?

The event offers two distances: 148 km and 69 km, with 3,000 m of elevation gain.

Where does La Viriato Gravel start?

The start is in Pepino, in the province of Toledo.

How to prepare for La Viriato 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. For the long distance of 148 km with 3,000 m of elevation, the threshold phase is critical for managing the climbs; the specificity load includes long gravel climbing intervals. Nutrition follows three phases: pre-event loading, in-race fuelling, and post-race recovery. Pacing strategy prioritises energy conservation on the first climbs to maintain performance in the second half of the route.