Laietana Gravel Race
Key facts
- Date:
- Por definir
- Type:
- One-day (XC / race)
- Mataro · Cataluña · Spain
- Distances:
- 80 km; 51 km
- Elevation:
- 2.450 m
- Price:
- Por confirmar
About
Laietana Gravel Race is a competitive event departing from Mataro to explore the dirt tracks of the Maresme and its inland foothills, with two formats of 80 km and 51 km and 2,450 m of accumulated elevation gain. The Maresme is a district where the Mediterranean Sea and the first spurs of the Montseny massif coexist within a few kilometres, generating varied and technical gravel terrain. An attractive option for riders from the Barcelona metropolitan area who want genuine competition in a cross-country format set within an accessible natural environment. The high pace and terrain changes of the Maresme demand anaerobic power spikes and fast inter-effort recovery; in Push Rider Training 360, that profile is addressed during the threshold-build block with short over-FTP intervals, supported by activation-phase nutrition to maximise explosive output on race day.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Laietana Gravel Race take place in 2026?
The 2026 date is yet to be confirmed. Check the official website for the definitive announcement.
What are the distances and elevation gain?
The event offers two distances: 80 km and 51 km. Accumulated elevation gain is 2,450 m, in the Maresme area.
Where is the start located?
The start takes place in Mataro, in the Maresme region of Barcelona.
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 the Laietana Gravel Race 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 51 or 80 km with 2,450 m of elevation in the Maresme, the specificity phase includes strength work on the short, punchy climbs typical of the Catalan coastal terrain. Nutrition follows 3 phases: pre-event preloading, intake every 25-40 minutes depending on the chosen distance, and active recovery. Pacing strategy for the race option recommends starting at a high level from the beginning if the goal is competitive, or managing climbs at a controlled threshold if the goal is to finish.
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