Gran Fondo Alberto Contador takes place on Sat, Sep 19, 2026 in Oliva, Valencia, Spain. The main route is 143 km.
- Date
- Sat, Sep 19, 2026
- Start
- Oliva, Valencia 🇪🇸
- Distance
- 143 km
- Climbing
- 2,400 m
- Level
- Open to all
The TotalEnergies Gran Fondo Alberto Contador is a mass-participation road cyclosportive on the Valencian coast, starting and finishing in Oliva, with a long route of about 146 km (2,400 m of climbing) and a shorter 115 km option. Founded by the Fundacion Alberto Contador in 2013, it lets amateurs ride alongside the two-time Tour de France winner.
What this race demands
Gran Fondo Alberto Contador demands sustained pacing over 143 kilometers of hilly terrain featuring 2400 meters of elevation gain.
Climbing volume
Accumulating 2400 meters of climbing over 143 kilometers requires steady climbing efficiency and the muscular endurance to repeatedly handle sustained ascents.
Aerobic endurance
Completing a long-distance road cyclosportive lasting several hours places a high demand on aerobic capacity and metabolic fitness.
Durability
Managing fatigue over a lengthy route in Valencia requires consistent energy management and efficient positioning throughout the ride.
A ride of this expected duration requires consuming 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy output and prevent glycogen depletion.
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
6:25–7:40
Peak-week training
6–8 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
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