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Gravel Penedès

18 April 2027Vilafranca del Penedès, Catalonia, Spain

Distance

100km

Elevation

1500m

Gravel Penedès is a gravel cycling event that winds through the renowned vineyards and wine estates of the Penedès région in Catalonia, one of Spain's most celebrated wine-producing areas. The 100 km route with 1,500 m of climbing mixes farm tracks, vineyard paths and quiet country roads through a landscape of rolling hills dotted with medieval villages and cellar doors. The beauty of this event lies in its accessibility — the terrain is challenging but not extrême, making it perfect for gravel riders of all levels. The mix of surfaces demands good bike handling and the ability to maintain pace on loose gravel, compacted dirt and occasional sandy sections. The April date means pleasant spring conditions in Catalonia, ideal for riding. Training should develop comfort and efficiency on mixed surfaces. Include rides on gravel and dirt roads to build confidence in bike handling at speed, endurance rides of 80-100 km with moderate climbing, and practice maintaining a steady power output regardless of the surface beneath your wheels. Core strength work will help you stay stable and controlled on the rougher sections.

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Gravel riders cycling through the vineyards of the Penedès wine région in Catalonia during Gravel Penedès

How NUA prepares you for Gravel Penedès

Builds your aerobic base

Trains race-specific efforts

Manages load & recovery

Fine-tunes the final weeks

Frequently asked questions about training for Gravel Penedès

How long do I need to prepare for Gravel Penedès?+
NUA builds your plan backwards from race day. For most gran fondos and similar distances, 12-16 weeks is the sweet spot — enough to build aerobic base, then sharpen race-specific efforts. With less than 8 weeks, NUA adapts the plan to focus on finishing strong rather than chasing peak performance.
What does NUA's training plan for Gravel Penedès look like?+
A weekly mix of Z2 endurance, race-specific intervals (climbs, sustained efforts, attacks), and structured recovery. Each week adapts based on your readiness, completed sessions, and how the previous week went. The closer to race day, the more specific the work — tapering kicks in automatically in the final two weeks.
Can NUA help if it's my first time at this distance?+
Yes. During onboarding NUA asks about your weekly volume, experience, and goal (finish, finish strong, target time). First-timers get a base-building approach focused on completing the distance comfortably. Experienced riders get more aggressive interval work and race-day pacing strategy.
Does NUA's plan for Gravel Penedès include indoor training?+
Yes. NUA prescribes both outdoor and indoor sessions based on your availability and weather. Indoor workouts export as ZWO files compatible with Zwift, Rouvy, TrainerRoad, and intervals.icu, and the full plan syncs to Garmin and Wahoo head units.
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