★The Traka

Extreme

Date

2026-04-30

Location

Girona, Catalonia, Spain

Distance

360 km

Elevation

N/A

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▌ RIDER INTEL DOSSIER

ID: THE-TRAKA

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TIER 1

~/dossier/the-traka $ cat briefing.md

▌ Europe’s flagship gravel festival from the gravel capital of the world.

Klassmark’s Girona showcase has become Europe’s answer to Unbound — four distances, a stacked international field, and the Gravel Earth Series’ marquee weekend.

EFFORT53/60

EXPER.60/70

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13 SCORING DIMENSIONS

· Inside the rating

$ ./radar --plot

THE TRAKA

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EFFORT MATRIX

· Physical demands · 6 vectors

$ ./bench --effort

LENGTH10/10

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10/10360 km flagship; 200 / 100 / 50 km options

360 km flagship; 200 / 100 / 50 km options

CLIMBING10/10

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10/10~6,500 m on the 360 — relentless Catalan vert

~6,500 m on the 360 — relentless Catalan vert

DURABILITY10/10

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10/1015-22 hr in the saddle for the 360 — overnight finish

15-22 hr in the saddle for the 360 — overnight finish

TECHNICALITY07/10

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07/10Loose dry singletrack, rocky descents, a few hike-a-bike walls

Loose dry singletrack, rocky descents, a few hike-a-bike walls

HEAT07/10

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07/10Late April-May Catalonia: 18-28 °C, intense midday sun

Late April-May Catalonia: 18-28 °C, intense midday sun

RACE PRESSURE09/10

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09/10Top WT-defectors and gravel pros target this race

Top WT-defectors and gravel pros target this race

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EXPERIENCE MATRIX

· Race quality · 7 vectors

$ ./bench --experience

ADVENTURE09/10

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09/10Empordà backroads, Pyrenean foothills, Costa Brava views

Empordà backroads, Pyrenean foothills, Costa Brava views

SCENERY10/10

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10/10Vineyards, medieval villages, coast — Catalonia at its best

Vineyards, medieval villages, coast — Catalonia at its best

ORGANIZATION09/10

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09/10Klassmark production with strong aid station network

Klassmark production with strong aid station network

VALUE07/10

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07/10Mid-range Euro entry, Girona prices climb during race week

Mid-range Euro entry, Girona prices climb during race week

COMMUNITY09/10

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09/10Girona’s expat-pro scene shows up in force

Girona’s expat-pro scene shows up in force

ACCESSIBILITY06/10

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06/10Sells out, but four distances widen access

Sells out, but four distances widen access

FIELD DEPTH10/10

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10/10Deepest European gravel field of the year

Deepest European gravel field of the year

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GREEN FLAGS

$ ./pros

[+]Four distances (50/100/200/360) for any ambition
[+]Girona is the world’s most cycling-friendly city
[+]Empordà gravel + Pyrenean foothills in one weekend
[+]Strong aid stations even on the 360
[+]Gravel Earth Series flagship — UCI points context
[+]Festival week with rides, expo, social scene

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RED FLAGS

$ ./cons

[!]The 360 has a ~22 hr cutoff — overnight effort
[!]Steep, rocky descents reward MTB skills
[!]Girona accommodation premium during race week
[!]Sells out months in advance
[!]Heat + dust on the 200 / 360 routes

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RIDER FIT

· Match by archetype

$ match-rider --types

Endurance MulePRIME · 10/10

The 360 is a 15-22 hr engine event

ClimberPRIME · 9/10

6,500 m vert rewards low-watt grinders

Adventure TouristPRIME · 9/10

Pair with a Girona training week

Privateer ProPRIME · 10/10

Gravel Earth flagship — full international visibility

SpeedsterGOOD · 6/10

The 100 is fast; the 360 is not

BikepackerGOOD · 7/10

The 360 is essentially a one-day bikepacking effort

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⚡ SIGNATURE CHALLENGE

The 360 night

Crossing into hour 12 with another 100 km to go, dark Catalan backroads, a 6,500 m tally building in your legs — this is where The Traka separates ultra-curious riders from finishers.

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TIRE INTEL

· Setup recommendation

$ rubber --recommend

WIDTH

40-45 mm

PRESSURE

26-32 psi

PATTERN

Mid-tread with strong sidewalls

Catalan terrain is dry and rocky. Side-knob grip helps on the loose descents and switchbacks. Casing protection is more important than rolling speed for the 200 and 360.

▶ TOP PICKS

1.Schwalbe G-One Bite[40mm]— Excellent grip on dry loose surfaces

2.Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M[40mm]— Balanced for mixed Catalan terrain

3.Continental Terra Trail[40mm]— Tough sidewall for rocky descents

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WEATHER PLAYBOOK

· What the sky throws at you

$ forecast --race

Late April / May Catalonia: 12-28 °C, low humidity, occasional thunderstorm. Sun protection > rain protection. Cold nights for 360 riders — pack a thermal layer.

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