Madrid to Barcelona by PedAlma
Key facts
- Date:
- 29 may
- Type:
- Ultra / Bikepacking
- Madrid · Multirregión · Spain
- Distances:
- 700 km
- Elevation:
- 7.500 m
- Price:
- Consultar web
About
Madrid to Barcelona by PedAlma is an unsupported ultra challenge linking Spain's two great capital cities over 700 kilometres and 7,500 metres of elevation gain on gravel tracks. The route crosses the Castilian plateau, the Iberian mountain ranges, and the Catalan hinterland in a point-to-point journey that demands meticulous planning of rest, food, and navigation. With no external support or organised resupply, every kilometre relies solely on the rider. At Push Rider, the variable demands between plateau and mountain systems are addressed across the programme's four phases — aerobic base, threshold, specificity, and tapering — with resupply strategy and accumulated fatigue management reviewed weekly with your coach.
Frequently asked questions
When does Madrid to Barcelona by PedAlma take place in 2026?
Madrid to Barcelona by PedAlma takes place on 29 May 2026.
What is the distance and elevation of Madrid to Barcelona by PedAlma?
The route covers 700 km with 7,500 m of total positive elevation gain.
Where does Madrid to Barcelona by PedAlma start?
The start is in Madrid.
Does Madrid to Barcelona by PedAlma allow external support?
No. The event is unsupported format, with no external assistance allowed.
How to prepare for Madrid to Barcelona by PedAlma 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 700 km unsupported with 7,500 m of elevation, the specificity phase focuses on back-to-back ultra-distance days, sleep management and complete self-sufficiency in nutrition. Nutrition is planned in 3 phases with emphasis on food autonomy, and the pacing strategy sets daily progress stages with pre-defined rest windows.
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