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Sierra Norte Marcha Cicloturista

Sierra Norte Marcha Cicloturista takes place on Sun, Jun 6, 2027 in Buitrago del Lozoya, Spain. The main route is 143 km.

Date
Sun, Jun 6, 2027
Start
Buitrago del Lozoya 🇪🇸
Distance
143 km
Climbing
2,835 m
Level
Open to all
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Your 33-week plan to Sierra Norte Marcha Cicloturista

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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A cycling sportive starting and finishing in Buitrago del Lozoya, with a 143 km Gran Fondo (2,835 m climbing) and an 85 km Medio Fondo through the Sierra Norte of Madrid.

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

6:45–8:05

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 Sierra Norte Marcha Cicloturista is 33 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.

  1. 01Base21 weeks · Oct 19, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027

    Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.

  2. 02Build6 weeks · Mar 15, 2027 – Apr 25, 2027

    Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.

  3. 03Peak3 weeks · Apr 26, 2027 – May 16, 2027

    The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.

  4. 04Taper2 weeks · May 17, 2027 – May 30, 2027

    Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.

  5. 05Race week1 week · May 31, 2027 – Jun 6, 2027

    Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Sierra Norte Marcha Cicloturista?

Sierra Norte Marcha Cicloturista takes place on Sun, Jun 6, 2027 in Buitrago del Lozoya, Spain.

How long is Sierra Norte Marcha Cicloturista?

The main route is 143 km.

How much climbing does Sierra Norte Marcha Cicloturista have?

Sierra Norte Marcha Cicloturista has 2,835 m of climbing.

Who is Sierra Norte Marcha Cicloturista for?

Sierra Norte Marcha Cicloturista is open to all participants.

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