- category
- Cat 2
- Distance
- 9.1-15.6 km
- climb distance
- 6.5 km
- elevation gain
- 324 m
- average gradient
- 5%
- max gradient
- 18%
- climb score
- 32,400
Castellón Gravel Race Orbea 2026
Castellón Gravel Race Orbea 2026 was a UCI Gravel World Series qualifier in Llucena, Castellón, with 97 km and 85 km gravel route options.
Course
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Principal climbs
- category
- Cat 2
- Distance
- 24.2-33.6 km
- climb distance
- 9.3 km
- elevation gain
- 395 m
- average gradient
- 4.2%
- max gradient
- 18%
- climb score
- 39,228
- category
- Cat 2
- Distance
- 43.9-52.6 km
- climb distance
- 8.8 km
- elevation gain
- 379 m
- average gradient
- 4.3%
- max gradient
- 18%
- climb score
- 37,668
- category
- Cat 3
- Distance
- 56.2-64.6 km
- climb distance
- 8.5 km
- elevation gain
- 315 m
- average gradient
- 3.7%
- max gradient
- 18%
- climb score
- 31,339
- category
- Cat 4
- Distance
- 75.1-76.7 km
- climb distance
- 1.6 km
- elevation gain
- 82 m
- average gradient
- 5.2%
- max gradient
- 18%
- climb score
- 8,216
- category
- Cat 2
- Distance
- 78.5-88.9 km
- climb distance
- 10.4 km
- elevation gain
- 372 m
- average gradient
- 3.6%
- max gradient
- 18%
- climb score
- 37,476
Route comparison
| Route | Distance | Elevation | Profile | Preparation | Simulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 kmGravel | 97 km | 2,500 m | Mountain | 14 weeks | 4h 10m View assumptions and open personalized simulationAverage cyclist assumptions: · 72 kg · FTP 250 W · surface-based bike and tires · no drafting · variable pacing Simulate this route |
| 85 kmGravel | 84 km | 2,026 m | Hilly | 12 weeks | 3h 35m View assumptions and open personalized simulationAverage cyclist assumptions: · 72 kg · FTP 250 W · surface-based bike and tires · no drafting · variable pacing Simulate this route |
| 85 kmGravel | 84 km | 2,026 m | Hilly | 12 weeks | 3h 35m View assumptions and open personalized simulationAverage cyclist assumptions: · 72 kg · FTP 250 W · surface-based bike and tires · no drafting · variable pacing Simulate this route |
Training tips
Gravel preparation should combine endurance volume with surface handling, fueling practice and fatigue-resistant tempo work.
The available elevation data points to a climbing-sensitive event where strength endurance and descent freshness matter.
Suggested preparation window: 14 weeks.