Asturias Challenge Somiedo 2027

Thatched mountain huts, glacial lakes and climbs rising towards the Cantabrian range: the Asturias Challenge Somiedo crosses one of the most spectacular landscapes in Asturias, the Somiedo Natural Park, a Biosphere Reserve. It starts in Pola de Somiedo and links big climbs with timed sections at the key points. General information: - Date: Saturday 2027-07-10. - Start: at 09:00 from the fairground in Pola de Somiedo. - Route: in the previous edition, about 100 km with more than 3,200 m of elevation gain. The organiser will confirm the 2027 route. - Format: a cyclosportive in the Asturias Challenge, combining Gran Fondo sections with timed climbs at key points of the route. - Timed climbs: in the previous edition, San Lorenzo and Braña de La Peral. - Circuit: the Asturias Challenge is a multi-stage circuit across Asturias, with an overall ranking. Why it is special: - Its format is different: between timed climbs you ride at Gran Fondo pace, and the ranking comes from the timed sections. - It lets you enjoy Asturian mountain roads with the atmosphere of a circuit with a loyal following. - It crosses the Somiedo Natural Park, a Biosphere Reserve. - At the end of the day there is a trophy ceremony and prize draw. Course: In the previous edition it covered about 100 km with more than 3,200 m of elevation gain, over La Farrapona, Ventana, San Lorenzo and the Somiedo pass, finishing on the La Peral wall after passing through Pola de Somiedo again. The courses, profiles and tracks are published on the official website and the registration platform. Timetable: in the previous edition the programme was: - Day before: bib pickup from 16:00 to 20:00 at the Pola de Somiedo fairground. - Race day: bib pickup from 07:30 to 08:30 and start at 09:00. - 17:00: trophy ceremony and prize draw. No start corral by finishing time has been published. Registration and prices: registration is online on the platform linked from asturiaschallenge.es. 2027 prices and the closing date will be published there; in this listing we use the day before the event as the deadline. Bib pickup: it takes place at the Pola de Somiedo fairground the evening before and on the morning of the event, according to the previous edition's times. Bring ID and your federation licence if you have one. There is no expo as such, but the town has a great cycling atmosphere that weekend. Services: - Timing of the timed climbs. - Aid stations on the route. - Trophy ceremony and prize draw. - Overall circuit ranking. Tips: With more than 3,200 m of climbing, spread your effort well and eat from the start. Carry spares and warm clothing: the weather changes fast in the Asturian mountains. The circuit in 2027: the Asturias Challenge will visit Pravia on 2027-05-15, Felechosa on the 19 and 20 June weekend and Somiedo on 2027-07-10, among other stages. Each event counts towards the overall ranking, so many riders sign up for several to aim for the circuit podium or simply to discover different parts of Asturias. Getting there: the easiest option is by car, arriving early to park and collect your bib. If you are coming from further away, it is worth booking accommodation in the area the night before. Bib change: the rules are published on the registration platform. Check there whether a name change is allowed and under what conditions before agreeing anything. Alternatives to get a bib: register early and join the waiting list on Bibready with a bib alert. No official waiting lists have been published. If the organiser allows a change of holder, a bib exchange on Bibready helps you find a replacement. FAQ: - When is it? On 2027-07-10 at 09:00. - How long is it? In the previous edition, about 100 km. - Where does it start? From the fairground in Pola de Somiedo. - What are the timed climbs? Timed uphill sections that decide the ranking. - Is it part of a circuit? Yes, the Asturias Challenge.