Sea Otter Europe Girona (UCI) — gravel Girona, Spain
Spain · UCI Gravel World Series

Sea Otter Europe Girona (UCI)

Key facts

Date:
19 sep
Type:
One-day (XC / race)
Girona · Cataluña · Spain
Distances:
109 km; 100 km
Elevation:
940 m
Price:
100 EUR (+5 seguro)

About

Sea Otter Europe Girona is far more than a race: it is the flagship event of an internationally renowned cycling festival that transforms the city of Girona for several days. With distances of 109 km and 100 km over 940 m of elevation, the course suits high average speeds and tactical racing among Europe's top gravel specialists. As part of the UCI Gravel World Series, the ranking points on offer carry significant weight at the global level. A unique setting where elite competition coexists with cycling culture, also open to amateur riders wanting to be part of something bigger. In Push Training 360 the threshold-building and specificity phases focus on sustaining high wattage in a group across the 109 km, with the coach working on race strategy —positioning, collective pacing and finishing sprint— to arrive with capacity at the finish line in Girona.

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Frequently asked questions

When does Sea Otter Europe Girona (UCI) take place in 2026?

Sea Otter Europe Girona (UCI) takes place on 19 September 2026, starting and finishing in Girona, as part of the Sea Otter festival.

What distances and elevation gain does Sea Otter Europe Girona have?

The event offers distances of 109 km and 100 km, with 940 m of accumulated elevation gain.

Is Sea Otter Europe Girona part of an official circuit?

Yes. Sea Otter Europe Girona is a scoring event for the UCI Gravel World Series, the international gravel circuit recognised by the Union Cycliste Internationale.

Where does Sea Otter Europe Girona start?

The start is in Girona, as part of the Sea Otter Europe festival. It is a single-day race format event.

How to prepare for Sea Otter Europe Girona with PUSH TRAINING 360?

PUSH TRAINING 360 is a 12-week plan with weekly review, 4 phases (aerobic base, threshold building, specificity load, and tapering), and nutrition in 3 phases. For a UCI race of 100-109 km with 940 m of elevation, the threshold phase is the most decisive: it includes 3 to 5-minute intervals at anaerobic threshold and high-pace group efforts. Pacing focuses on a controlled start to preserve effort for the technical mid-sections. The nutritional strategy prioritises pre-race glycogen loading and gels every 30-40 minutes during the race.

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