A long day on pine-forest tracks and quiet farm roads east of Madrid, with just over 1,000 m of climbing spread across the route.
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Madrid forest gravel loop — full day, 72 km is a moderate full day gravel tour in Madrid, taking in Madrid.
Places on the way: Madrid
This is a full day of gravel riding east of Madrid, covering 72 km with 1,050 m of climbing. The route links pine-forest tracks with quiet farm roads, so the day alternates between shaded, loose-surfaced sections and easier rolling tarmac and compact dirt between fields.
The climbing is spread across the day rather than packed into one big effort. That makes it long but not extreme, and it suits riders who have done a shorter gravel outing and want to step up to a proper day on the bike.
Within the Madrid range it sits in the middle. It is harder and longer than the riverside gravel intro, but less demanding than the volcano gravel day at 88 km. It is also a very different day from the old town e-bike ride or the big climb morning, because the focus here is steady endurance, forest shade and varied surfaces rather than sightseeing or a single hard climb.
The ride is rated moderate, so it is aimed at people who already ride regularly and are comfortable on loose surfaces. You do not need racing fitness, but you should be happy spending a full day in the saddle and handling 1,050 m of climbing over 72 km.
If you have never ridden gravel, start with the Madrid riverside gravel intro and learn tyre pressure and handling first. If you want something flatter, the greenway easy day is a better fit. Riders who want a tougher challenge may prefer the volcano gravel day.
The route heads east of the city and spends much of its distance on pine-forest tracks. These are generally firm but can be loose or sandy in places, and the trees give useful shade on warm days.
Between the forest sections, the loop uses quiet farm roads that give you a chance to ride side by side, recover and eat. The climbing comes in several moderate rises rather than one long ascent, so the effort stays steady through the day. Check with the partner when booking for the exact stops and pace.
Madrid summers are hot, and a full day with 1,050 m of climbing is easier in spring and autumn, when forest tracks are drier and temperatures are comfortable. In midsummer, shade helps, but carry extra water and start as early as the schedule allows.
Bring a gravel or similarly robust bike if you are not hiring one, a spare tube, sun protection, and enough food for a long day. Ask the partner what equipment and bike hire are available when you book.
Compared with the Madrid big climb morning, this ride is gentler per kilometre but lasts much longer. Compared with the Madrid volcano gravel day, it has less distance and a less demanding profile, with pine forest in place of volcanic landscape and beech woods.
It is the balanced option for gravel riders: more varied and substantial than the 34 km riverside intro, without the commitment of the top-end gravel day.
It is rated moderate. The 72 km distance and 1,050 m of climbing make it a long day, but the climbing is spread across the route rather than concentrated in one big ascent.
It is better for people who have already ridden some gravel. Complete beginners should try the Madrid riverside gravel intro first, which is 34 km and easy.
Mostly pine-forest tracks and quiet farm roads east of Madrid. Surfaces can vary between firm and loose, so a bike suited to gravel is recommended.
Check with the partner when booking to confirm bike hire, equipment and what is provided on the day.
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