Comunidad de Madrid 7 Picos takes place on Sat, May 8, 2027 in Buitrago del Lozoya, Spain. The main route is 145 km.
- Date
- Sat, May 8, 2027
- Start
- Buitrago del Lozoya 🇪🇸
- Distance
- 145 km
- Climbing
- 2,900 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 31-week plan to Comunidad de Madrid 7 Picos
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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Comunidad de Madrid 7 Picos is a prominent sportive cycling event traversing the scenic mountain passes of the Sierra de Madrid with closed roads.
What this race demands
Comunidad de Madrid 7 Picos demands sustained climbing capability over 145 kilometers and 2900 meters of elevation in the Sierra de Madrid.
Climbing volume
Accumulating 2900 meters of elevation across a 145-kilometer route requires persistent output on sustained mountain passes.
Muscular endurance
The long distance combined with significant climbing demands deep muscular resilience to maintain cadence and power deep into the ride.
Pacing discipline
Managing effort early across multiple mountain passes prevents fatigue accumulation before the final kilometers.
Aim for 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to sustain energy levels over an expected duration of roughly 5 to 7 hours.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
6:50–8:15
Peak-week training
6–8 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at Comunidad de Madrid 7 Picos is 31 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base19 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Feb 13, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Feb 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Mar 28, 2027 – Apr 17, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Apr 18, 2027 – May 1, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · May 2, 2027 – May 8, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Comunidad de Madrid 7 Picos?
Comunidad de Madrid 7 Picos takes place on Sat, May 8, 2027 in Buitrago del Lozoya, Spain.
How long is Comunidad de Madrid 7 Picos?
The main route is 145 km.
What does Comunidad de Madrid 7 Picos demand?
Comunidad de Madrid 7 Picos demands sustained climbing capability over 145 kilometers and 2900 meters of elevation in the Sierra de Madrid.
How much climbing does Comunidad de Madrid 7 Picos have?
Comunidad de Madrid 7 Picos has 2,900 m of climbing.
Who is Comunidad de Madrid 7 Picos for?
Comunidad de Madrid 7 Picos is open to all participants.
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