Clàssica Penedès - 94K
Description
The medium distance sets off from the sports area of Vilafranca towards Sant Jaume dels Domenys. The climb to les Ventoses (7 km averaging between 4% and 7%) will be the first big challenge to stretch out the peloton. After Aiguaviva and the passage through Pla de Manlleu following the Marmellà stream, the route splits off from the long course at Bonany to head up towards Pontons.
At Valldossera (km 34) is the first feed station. Next comes the 6 km climb of the Pontonenc, up to the junction with the la Llacuna road. The following descent leads towards Sant Joan de Mediona; extra care is needed on this section due to the narrowness of the road and the steep gradients down to les Cases Noves de Can Pardo.
Once this technical zone is behind you, the terrain becomes more favourable after passing through Sant Pere Sacarrera. At the exit of Sant Quintí de Mediona is the last feed station (km 66). Before returning to Vilafranca, there is still the short climb to la Creu de Lavit and the gentle ascent towards Guardiola de Font-rubí to overcome, ending with the vineyard landscape that marks the arrival in Vilafranca del Penedès.