REINU D'ASTURIES PARAISU
reinu d'asturies paraisu
The untamed Kingdom.
A wild journey through the historic lands of the Kingdom of Asturias, a true cycling paradise of challenging gradients, winding narrow roads, and stunning landscapes, where rugged beauty and epic climbs come together to create an unforgettable adventure.
17.04.2027 | Gijón [ES]
900 ~ 1.050 Km | +19.000m ~ +24.500m
158 hours
Registration from xx.10.2026
THE CHALLENGE
A wild journey through the historic lands of the Kingdom of Asturias, the first Christian political entity established in the Iberian Peninsula.
Here, history and wilderness meet on two wheels. Asturias is called the cycling paradise: a land of challenging gradients, winding narrow roads, remote valleys and spectacular mountains, where rugged beauty and epic climbs come together to create an unforgettable ultracycling adventure.
Reinu d'Asturies Paraisu — The Untamed Kingdom is a self-supported ultracycling fixed-route challenge designed to explore the most iconic and spectacular corners of this ancient kingdom.
The adventure begins at sunrise on 17 April 2027, from the Mirador de la Providencia in Gijón, overlooking the Cantabrian coast. From there, riders will embark on a demanding journey across the territory, following a fixed route including six Explorer Point sectors, taking riders through the most extraordinary areas of the historic lands.
To be finisher you will cover at least approximately 900 kilometres and 19,000 metres of elevation gain within the 158 hours time limit. And those who achieve to complete the full route will become the new legends of the Untamed Kingdom, riding 1,050 kilometres and 24,500 metres of elevation gain.
Just you, your bike, the road. And an untamed kingdom waiting to be discovered.
Reinu d'Asturies Paraisu.
The Untamed Kingdom.
MAIN RULES
Leave no trace
Riders can participate solo or in team (2, 3 or 4)
Riders must be fully self-supported
Riders must know and follow the local laws and traffic regulations at any time
No drafting allowed at any time
Tracker device must be active during the entire route
No E-BIKES allowed
Riders are required to read and sign the corresponding rider manual and rider agreement
WHAT YOU GET
Being part of to the Ultracycling Challenges’ community, including exclusive ultracycling coaching & mentoring online sessions
Welcome event incl. food and drinks
The .GPX route files
Publishing of riders’ bike features on dotwatcher.cc
Bag storage service for the duration of the challenge (small fee applies)
A starter-kit including, at least:
o Ultracycling Challenges’ drawstring bag
o Map of the route
o The tracking device for the duration of the challenge
o The exclusive and individually personalized Monaco di Baviera LITE cap
o The exclusive Specialized Munich’s water bottle – Ultracycling Challenges’ 2026 special version
o Ultracycling Challenges’ jelly beans
o Other goodies like gels or energy bars
Real-time tracking for the duration of the challenge
Live media coverage with photo and video
Coverage of the challenge on social media and dotwatcher.cc
Publishing of individual times on website and media incl. replay functions
Finisher goodies incl. at least:
o The exclusive 3D biodegradable Monaco di Baviera LITE’s finisher trophy
o Hoppebräu non-alcoholic beer.
Access to showers 24/7 (by Specialized Munich)
Rider finisher get-together with beer
Album of Images of the challenge to be downloaded
90 days of Komoot premium
50% discount on the full range of Ultracycling Challenges’ cycling apparel and merchandising
50% discount for the Monaco di Baviera LITE’s T-Shirt edition 2026
20% discount on the entire Lupine product range
10% discount for purchasing ultracycling Cyclite equipment
5% discount on all UC Challenges at 2027
Other goodies from our partners and sponsors
Other discounts to be arranged
With the passion, dedication, and genuine spirit of the Ultracycling Challenges’ team, we will bring you the adventure of a lifetime!
RIDERS MDBL26
3D ROUTE | FINISHER TROPHY | CAP
ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS
Start from Gijón
The journey begins at sunrise from the Mirador de la Providencia in Gijón, where the first light reveals the spectacular Cantabrian coast. Dramatic cliffs, rugged shoreline and an endless horizon set the scene for the adventure ahead.
Les Praeres
Leaving the coast behind, the route turns inland towards Les Praeres, an iconic ascent rising through the green mountains, where challenging gradients and breathtaking views announce that the real adventure has begun.
EP1 Casielles
The first Explorer Point sector takes riders into the heart of the Beyos Gorge, where the road to Casielles climbs through 23 legendary hairpin bends. A short, brutal ascent rewarded with spectacular views from high above the gorge. Complete it and earn 8 Explorer Points.
EP2 Lagos de Covadonga
At kilometre 178, the route enters the legendary Picos de Europa and begins the ascent to the Lagos de Covadonga. A mythical climb of almost 14 kilometres and over 1,000 metres of elevation, featuring the brutal La Huesera and the iconic bends towards the Mirador de la Reina, before the road finally opens onto the spectacular mountain lakes. Conquer it and ern 19 explorer points.
EP3 Salto de la Cabra
Deep in the Picos de Europa, the road rises towards the remote heights of Salto de la Cabra. A wild, spectacular ascent through one of the most isolated corners of the mountains. The conquest awards 15 Explorer Points.
Estacas de Trueba
The route crosses into Cantabria and enters the wild Pas valley. The road climbs towards the 1,150-metre summit of Estacas de Trueba, winding through remote pastures and the unmistakable landscape of the Pasiegos.
EP4 The Cantabrian Giants
This loop strings together three of Cantabria’s great mountain passes: Portillo de Lunada, Alto de los Machucos and Portillo de la Sía via Collado de Asón. A 71 km epic journey through high valleys and vast mountain landscapes, and 34 Explorer Points for those who conquer the loop.
Through Castilla Leon
Leaving the mountains of Cantabria behind, the route crosses Burgos and into Palencia, skirting the shores of the Camporredondo Reservoir through the vast Castilian plains, carrying riders onwards towards the province of León.
La Cubilla & La Farrapona
From León, the route climbs back into Asturias over the majestic Alto de La Cubilla (1.683m), before linking directly with Alto de La Farrapona (1.708m) . Two iconic summits in just 26 kilometres through a wild high-altitude landscape.
EP5 Gamoniteiru
After Puerto de San Lorenzo, the fifth explorer sector awaits: the feared Gamoniteiru. Rising to 1,791 metres, it is the highest point of the entire route and one of Asturias’ most formidable climbs, with little respite and brutal gradients towards the summit. 8 Points for taking this giant and conquer the highest peak of the Untamed Kingdom.
EP6 Alto de l'Angliru
And then comes the final ascent: the Angliru. One of cycling’s most feared climbs, its final six kilometres average over 13%, with the infamous Cueña les Cabres reaching 23.5%. Only the Legend aspirants will face this brutal final test, and earn the final 16 Explorer Points by conquering the Olympus of Cycling.
Finish back in Gijón
Back where it all began, the finish awaits at the Mirador de la Providencia in Gijón, overlooking the Cantabrian coast. The same horizon that welcomed the riders at sunrise now marks the end of an extraordinary journey. The kind of adventure you will remember the rest of your life.
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