Gran Fondo Sierra de Albacete 2026
Official march website →Wind forecast for race day
Weather forecast starts being reliable around 7 days out. As the date gets closer you will see wind, temperature and rain chance over the route here. In the meantime, see below how the weather behaved in past editions.
The route
The Gran Fondo Sierra de Albacete is a cyclosportive in Riópar (Albacete). The main route goes through Fuente Segura. Available distances: 165 km · 119 km.
The typical climate in that area in June: dry continental climate: 12-15 °C at dawn and 25-30 °C by afternoon. Strong sun, very low rain probability.. The actual day rules, of course — this page shows you the forecast wind and rain kilometre by kilometre when the event is within 7 days, and historical weather from past editions the rest of the time.
How to prepare for Gran Fondo Sierra de Albacete
- Check the forecast the day before. June can be a perfect day or a front sneaking in — this page shows wind and rain by kilometre when the date is close. Use the past-editions slider to get a feel for previous years.
- Clothing: arm warmers for the cool start, sunscreen and aggressive fluid replacement. The combination that works for this region in this season. If the day is settled and sunny you'll have spares; if a front comes in, you'll be glad you stuffed them in your jersey pocket.
- Hydrate from km 0. Don't wait for thirst: June heat + humidity gets you dehydrated faster than you notice. Bottle with iso from the start, refill at every feed station.
- Pocket food. Plan 3-4 solid units (bars, banana, dates) and 2-3 gels for a long ride, on top of what you grab at official stops. Fuel up well before the hardest climb.
- Early start. June marches leave early to dodge afternoon heat. Eat dinner early and sleep close to the start if you can.
Course direction and start date are fixed by the organisation, but your average speed is up to you: slide it up top to see how the wind direction and your fuelling needs change with it.
Variants and GPX
| Route | Distance | Elevation | GPX |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165 km | 165 km | — | — |
| 119 km | 119 km | — | — |
Past editions
Real Open-Meteo weather on each edition day.
| Year | Date | Wind | Tº | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | June 6, 2015 | 15.8 km/h SE | 28º | 0 mm |
| 2016 | June 4, 2016 | 13 km/h W | 25.4º | 0 mm |
| 2017 | June 3, 2017 | 14.5 km/h SW | 25.8º | 0.1 mm |
| 2018 | June 2, 2018 | 18.8 km/h SE | 17.9º | 23.9 mm |
| 2019 | June 1, 2019 | 15.7 km/h E | 25.1º | 0 mm |
How to register
Registration, price and rules are on the official website of the organization. Official march website →
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