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Siete Picos

9 May 2026Madrid, España

Distance

226km

Elevation

4110m

Madrid 7 Picos is a two-stage event: the first ~160 km with ~2,870 m of climbing; the second easier at 66 km and ~1,240 m. Stage one features passes like Morcuera, Canencia, Cardoso and La Hiruela, several chained within just 30 km. Training should focus on long days with intense elevation, successive climbs and learning to pace each section to maintain power across two consecutive days.

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Peloton crossing mountain passes like Morcuera and Canencia during Madrid 7 Picos

How NUA prepares you for Siete Picos

Builds your aerobic base

Trains race-specific efforts

Manages load & recovery

Fine-tunes the final weeks

Frequently asked questions about training for Siete Picos

How long do I need to prepare for Siete Picos?+
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 Siete Picos 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 Siete Picos 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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