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Granfondo Leiria Region – Sico Lands

Pombal, Portugal · 2026: March 29

VERDICT UCI qualifier gem in Portugal's scenic heartland blending heritage, climbs, and coast.

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Course verdict

Rolling road gran fondo through Leiria region's pine forests, medieval castle towns, and coastal plains, blending sustained climbs with technical descents in Serra de Sicó landscapes.[1]

Course Profile ratings for this race. Select a point for its explanation. LOGISTICS3/5LENGTH4/5TECHNICAL3/5ELEVATION3/5CLIMATE4/5ALTITUDE3/5ADVENTURE3/5 23/35
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Course Overview

92 mi
Distance
4,846 ft
Elevation
Pombal, Portugal
Location
March 29, 2026
Date
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Entry Cost
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The Course

Rolling road gran fondo through Leiria region's pine forests, medieval castle towns, and coastal plains, blending sustained climbs with technical descents in Serra de Sicó landscapes.

Signature challenge: The Serra de Sicó undulations combining 6500ft of climbing with fast, technical descents through central Portugal's karst terrain.

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Serra de Sicó Climbs
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Coastal Time Trial
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Pombal Fortress Finish
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Training

March 29, 2026 GRANFONDO LEIRIA REGION – SICO LANDS
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Climbing
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VO2 Power
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Threshold
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Technical
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Heat
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Altitude
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Race Specificity
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Race Logistics

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Ample at Centro de Exposições de Pombal (Granfondo start/finish) and Praia do Pedrogão (TT).
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Frequently Asked Questions

Held on 29 March 2026 in Pombal, the event benefits from Portugal's mild spring climate, ideal for the 6,500 ft of climbing without extreme weather risks.[1]

Organized by Cabreira Solutions with bib collection at Pombal on 28 March 15:00–19:30, the event ensures smooth transitions from Leiria time trial to Pombal granfondo.[3]

The granfondo explores the diverse landscapes of Sicó Lands starting from Pombal on 29 March 2026, combining a time trial from Leiria to Praia do Pedrógão with mass participation routes known for their rich heritage.[4]

This UCI Gran Fondo World Series event in Pombal awards qualification to the 2026 Championships in Niseko for top 25% in age/gender categories.[1]

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Sources & Citations

Research sources used to build this race profile. Always verify details with official race sources before making travel or registration decisions.

  1. Official Official Websiteucigranfondoworldseries.com/en/granfondo-leiria-region/
  2. Other Sources Racefinderracefinder.pt/event/granfondo-leiria-region/
  3. Official Official Websiteucigranfondoworldseries.com/en/portuguese-uci-gran-fondo-...
  4. Other Sources Granfondodailynewsgranfondodailynews.com/2026/01/16/gran-fondo-worlds-quali...

Last updated September 2026