Grandiagonal by EVOC

22/05/2026

10/05/2026

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Warming up for the big celebration

The Grand Departure and the main gathering will take place in Caminha in five weeks, but the community spirit has already begun in the GRANDIAGONAL by Evoc Riders Group created on WhatsApp where registered riders are connecting.
Messages are already flowing in from all corners of the world, with participants sharing experiences and photos from the spots where they train for the GRANDIAGONAL by Evoc challenge.
It’s the warm-up for the celebration of bikepacking community that will take place in Caminha, before the start and along the backroads of Portugal during the 3rd week of June.
We're looking forward to meeting you all.

GRANDIAGONAL® by EVOC
PORTUGAL END to END
Unsupported Roadcycling Adventure
13 -21 | JUN | 2026

Info:

https://www.grandiagonal.cc/


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illy

08/05/2026

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TOUGH NUTS TO CRACK

Before to send all the details about the route and the GPX file - the profiles of the most challenging climbs along the entire GRANDIAGONAL by Evoc course were shared with all the riders.
This information may be usefull in helping each one to choose the cassette and chainrings set to tackle the challenge.
In addition to categorizing each climb using the most common international criteria , the “tough nuts” are rated according to their difficulty (from one to four nuts).
Of course, not all of the route’s climbs are in this list - there are many others, and they add up to a total of over 16,000 meters of elevation gain.
Only the toughest ones are included in this list. That’s why we’ve dubbed them the “tough nuts” of the GRANDIAGONAL by Evoc.

GRANDIAGONAL® by EVOC
PORTUGAL END to END
1.000 kms | 1 country | 1 stage
13 -21 | JUN | 2026

https://www.grandiagonal.cc/

EVOC
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VOLATA
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Caminha Município
illy

24/04/2026

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Illy – official partner

Coffee has become one of the key elements connecting the global cycling community. Around the world, the bond between coffee and cycling cultures continues to grow — whether it’s the excuse to meet up with friends before a social ride or a comforting and restorative break during a long challenge on the bike.
That’s why we’re honoured to welcome Illy as official partner of GRANDIAGONAL by Evoc.
One of the world’s most prestigious coffee brands joins the bikepacking community through GRANDIAGONAL by Evoc, offering all riders the chance to enjoy the aroma and flavor of what many consider the best coffee in the world.
Illy also lends its name to the two coffee rides taking place on Friday (the 12th) and Saturday (the 13th). These warmup rides will showcase some of the best scenery around Caminha and are part of the Grand Departure program scheduled for the two days leading up to the start of the 1.000 km GRANDIAGONAL by Evoc challenge.
Welcome and thank you Illy

GRANDIAGONAL® by EVOC
PORTUGAL END to END
1.000 kms | 1 country | 1 stage
13 -21 | JUN | 2026

Info | Registration:

https://www.grandiagonal.cc/

EVOC
Bicimax, S.A.
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VOLATA
TopCycling.pt
Caminha Município
illy

23/04/2026

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LAST SPOTS

The roster is close to reaching 200 confirmed riders, with people coming from 29 countries across all five continents. Above all, we expect GRANDIAGONAL by Evoc to be a true celebration of the international bikepacking community.
Thanks to all of your enthusiasm, less than 10 spots remain available for those who still want to be at the starting line in Caminha and join the exclusive club of GRANDIAGONAL by Evoc founders.
So if you’re thinking about taking on GRANDIAGONAL by Evoc as one of your big challenges this year, don’t miss out, and guarantee one of the last available spots.

GRANDIAGONAL® by EVOC
PORTUGAL END to END
1.000 kms | 1 country | 1 stage
13 -21 | JUN | 2026

Registration:

https://www.grandiagonal.cc/

EVOC
Bicimax, S.A.
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Caminha Município
illy

📷

17/04/2026

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Know more about GRANDIAGONAL by Evoc, listening to the latest episode of the podcast Volata Radio.
Already available:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1THfhcGUvomSB3svvT8BSe?si=a7YP8PMdQQCFt2EJdStVgg

GRANDIAGONAL® by EVOC
PORTUGAL END to END
1.000 kms | 1 country | 1 stage
13 -21 | JUN | 2026

Registration Open

Info | Registration:

https://www.grandiagonal.cc/


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illy

14/04/2026

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GRANDIAGONAL® by EVOC

PORTUGAL END to END
1.000 kms | 1 country | 1 stage
13 -21 | JUN | 2026

Info | Registration:

https://www.grandiagonal.cc/

EVOC
Bicimax, S.A.
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VOLATA
TopCycling.pt
illy

📷 Manuel Ferreira Fotografia

30/03/2026

Besides his cycling coach project, Pedro Bonito is passionate by Ultra cycling, and shares some basic tips to help you prepare for the GRANDIAGONAL by Evoc

1000 km and 16,500 m D+: How to train for the GRANDIAGONAL by Evoc??

⚡️ The engine of ultra riding: Power at the first lactate threshold (LT1)
Most of the ride is ridden below LT1 ➡️ the higher is your LT1 power, the faster you ride 🚀
It also lets you handle steep climbs without going into the “red zone” 🪫

Training tips:
✅ Progressive load
✅ Reverse periodization?? It can be an option: start your preparation by developing higher intensity zones (LT2 and VO₂max), then gradually shift to more volume in endurance and LT1
✅ Low cadence work ➡️ loaded bike + steep climb = low cadence
✅ Long sessions (10h) ➡️ important to test setup, nutrition, and physical & mental resilience
⚠️‼️Be careful not to overdo the frequency of these long sessions‼️⚠️
✅ Don’t forget the recovery