Gran Fondo Alberto Contador 2026

Set your sights on the seaside town of Oliva, ideally located on the Levantine coast between Valencia and Alicante 🇪🇸. The menu of delights invites you to devour a world-class challenge: the famous Gran Fondo Alberto Contador. Check your craving for a leisurely ride along the beaches at the door—the profile very quickly shifts into the rugged backcountry ⏱️.

The asphalt launches you into a sumptuous setting, winding between fragrant orange groves and the jagged terrain of the Marina Alta. Your effort will take you over legendary roads, with the highlight being the ascent of the famous Coll de Rates, the region’s unmissable ultimate test. Total immersion forces you to stay fully focused on the technical, twisty descents before firing things back up on wind-exposed plateaus. You’ll get the thrilling sensation of riding a stage of la Vuelta, carried by the aura of one of the greatest climbers in history 🏔️.

Adrenaline fills the air from daybreak on the coast, within a cosmopolitan peloton of thousands of enthusiasts from all over the world. Forget anonymous events—here you ride alongside Alberto Contador himself, who takes real pleasure in sharing a few pedal strokes with amateurs. Spanish fervor is there in force, with party zones all along the route and an electric atmosphere.

Save one last hint of watts to pay tribute to Valencian gastronomy once your bike is parked. Carry your tired body to a seaside terrace to devour an authentic Valencian paella or a well-loaded fideuà, all washed down with a nice cold drink to celebrate your conqueror’s performance. Start your head unit and come smash the times with Alberto! 💥