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RWB Ireland roadbook

CALPE 2027

Three very different rides. Classic Costa Blanca roads, proper climbing, and enough coffee to justify the flights.

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Day 01

Vall d’Ebo & Calpe

A Grand Soft Day for Ebo
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Ride brief

A long, rolling opener with the main work concentrated around Vall d’Ebo. The objective is to settle the group, ride smoothly and arrive back with enough left for the two bigger mountain days.

RWB note

Do not confuse 118 km with an invitation to race the first hour. Keep it controlled, fuel early and use the coast home to ride as a group.

Day 01 Vall d’Ebo & Calpe A Grand Soft Day for Ebo
118kilometres
1,643metres
17.2%max grade
On the road
Roll outXàbia/Arenal. Easy first kilometres while everyone settles.
Vall d’EboThe main sustained climbing phase. Ride your own effort.
RegroupAfter the significant climbing, bring the group back together.
HomeCoastal return and a smooth final run into Xàbia.
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Day 02

Coll de Rates & Castell de Castells

The Only Rates We Want Rising
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Ride brief

The classic Costa Blanca climbing day. Vall de Pop roads lead into Coll de Rates before the route continues through Castell de Castells and the quieter inland network.

RWB note

Summit regroup means summit regroup. Nobody has ever been signed by a WorldTour team for winning the first hairpin.

Day 02 Coll de Rates & Castell de Castells The Only Rates We Want Rising
102kilometres
1,331metres
10.9%max grade
On the road
Vall de PopUse the opening roads to find a steady group rhythm.
RatesRide your climb. Regroup at the top.
CastellSecond headline section of the day through Castell de Castells.
ReturnKeep it tidy and ride home together.
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Day 03

Guadalest & Puerto de Confrides

The Confrides Agreement
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Ride brief

The queen stage: coast first, then the big inland move through Guadalest and Puerto de Confrides before the high roads towards Castell de Castells and the long run back.

RWB note

Eat before you are hungry and drink before you are thirsty. This is not the day to discover at 110 km that breakfast was a croissant and optimism.

Day 03 Guadalest & Puerto de Confrides The Confrides Agreement
143kilometres
2,270metres
11.1%max grade
On the road
CoastMoraira – La Fustera – Calpe. Fast, rolling opening.
GuadalestScenery, altitude and the first major regroup point.
ConfridesLong sustained work. Stay within yourself.
ReturnHigh inland roads, then the long run back towards Xàbia.
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SAME MAD CREW.
DIFFERENT CLIMBS.

RWB Ireland · Costa Blanca · 20–27 April 2027