Marcha Cicloturista Pedro Delgado
Segovia · June 27, 2027
Perico Delgado's cyclosportive climbs the passes of the Guadarrama range, starting and finishing in Segovia at the foot of the Roman Aqueduct.
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Marcha Cicloturista Pedro Delgado
Popularly known as La Perico, the Pedro Delgado cyclosportive is one of the classic dates on the Castilla y León calendar. Created in honour of the winner of the 1988 Tour and the 1985 and 1989 Vuelta, it climbs the passes of the Guadarrama range that shaped several generations of riders from Madrid and Segovia.
A route through the Central System
The event offers two distances. The long route, about 164 kilometres and 3,000 metres of climbing, links Navacerrada or Alto del León, La Morcuera, Canencia and the Cotos pass before dropping towards Segovia. The short one, about 119 kilometres, keeps the essence with less accumulated climbing.
Finish under the Aqueduct
The finish is in the historic centre of Segovia, at the foot of the Roman Aqueduct, one of the most impressive monuments on the peninsula. Crossing the line with that backdrop is one of the ride’s trademarks.
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Marcha Pedro Delgado registration
The event has a limited number of numbers and strong demand thanks to its route and Segovia finish. Registration is handled on the official website.
Tips
- Register as soon as entries open
- Check whether the entry includes insurance or you need a licence
Where to stay in Segovia
Segovia has plenty of hotels in the old town, ideal for walking to the start. As it is a tourist weekend, book with time to spare.
Tips
- Choose lodging inside the walls to walk to the start
- Segovia is half an hour from Madrid by high-speed train
Bike gear for the Guadarrama range
The descents off Navacerrada and Cotos are fast with wide bends, but the asphalt is not always perfect. Brakes and tyres in good condition make the difference.
Guides to get you ready
Tips
- Check your brake pads before the event
- A radar rear light for the final open-road stretch into Segovia
Technical clothing for June in the Central System
The Cotos pass tops 1,800 metres and can be cold early on. Later the valley turns hot. Start ready for both.
Guides to get you ready
Tips
- A windproof gilet for the morning descents
- Arm warmers you can remove without stopping
Nutrition for 164 kilometres of passes
The long route stacks up four significant passes. The key is to eat early and regularly so you reach Canencia and Cotos with energy.
Guides to get you ready
Tips
- Start eating in the first hour, before the first pass
- Carry electrolytes if the valley turns hot
Gearing for La Morcuera and Cotos
La Morcuera from Miraflores has ramps around 10 per cent and Cotos is long and steady. A compact chainset with a wide cassette lets you climb seated and save your legs.
Guides to get you ready
Tips
- A wide cassette for the La Morcuera ramps
- Watch your power on Navacerrada so you don't pay for it on Cotos
Sunglasses for the range
You alternate shaded forest with very exposed plateau sections. A photochromic or contrast lens helps with those light changes.
Guides to get you ready
Tips
- A contrast lens for the Valsaín pine forests
Sun protection and recovery
The final section across the Segovia plateau is very exposed to the sun. And with 3,000 metres of climbing, recovery in the following days matters.
Guides to get you ready
Tips
- Reapply sunscreen at the mid-route feed station
How to get to Segovia
Segovia is very well connected: half an hour by high-speed train from Madrid and just over an hour by car. The start and finish are in the historic centre.
Guides to get you ready
Tips
- If you come by train, check your service allows bikes
- Park outside the old town on event day
Licence and insurance
As with any cyclosportive, you need a valid racing licence or the one-day insurance offered by the organisers at sign-up.
Tips
- Racing licence or one-day insurance required
Frequently asked questions
When is the Marcha Pedro Delgado 2027?
The event is traditionally held on the last Sunday of June, so the 2027 edition is expected around 27 June, starting and finishing in Segovia. The exact date is confirmed on the official website when entries open.
What distances are there?
Two routes: a long one of about 164 kilometres and 3,000 metres of climbing and a short one of about 119 kilometres and 2,000 metres. Both share the first passes and split before the final section.
Which passes does it climb?
The long route links Alto del León or Navacerrada, La Morcuera, Canencia and the Cotos pass, all in the Central System, before returning towards Segovia.
What is the finish in Segovia like?
The finish is in the old town, next to the Roman Aqueduct, after a final downhill and flat stretch from the mountains. It is one of the most photographed finishes on the national calendar.