Madrid 7 Picos

Madrid 7 Picos by Decathlon is a road cyclosportive held in Buitrago del Lozoya, in the Sierra Norte of the Community of Madrid. The next edition takes place on Saturday 8 May 2027, with the start scheduled for 07:30 in Buitrago del Lozoya.

Routes and distances

Riders can choose between two options: the full 7 Picos route and the shorter 4 Picos route. The organiser’s registration page lists both modalities, along with a stage profile sticker for the top tube. Distances and elevation figures for 2027 had not been published on the pages we could consult at the time of writing, so check the official rules before you plan your pacing and gearing.

Registration

Registration for the 2027 edition opened on 13 October 2026 at 11:00 and closes on 30 April 2027 at 13:00. The listed fees are €90 for 7 Picos and €70 for 4 Picos. In the 2026 edition the entry fee included a numbered bib, an event jersey, a finisher medal, a timing device, live tracking, sweep vehicles, food and drink stations, medical and mechanical assistance, and showers. Entries were non-refundable and non-transferable. Sign up on the official website.

Why ride it

Madrid 7 Picos is organised by ESEDOS Events & Productions and offers a choice between a full mountain day and a shorter version, both starting from the same town. In 2026, riders who entered the 7 Picos and missed out in the Quebrantahuesos draw were offered a direct place in the 2027 Quebrantahuesos, which gives the event extra appeal for riders planning a big-mountain season.

Where to stay

With a 07:30 start on Saturday morning, it pays to sleep in the Sierra Norte the night before rather than drive up from Madrid at dawn. Arriving on Friday gives you time to collect your bib in Buitrago del Lozoya, check your bike over and get an early night before a long day in the mountains, with a proper recovery meal waiting once you finish.

Hotel CicloLodge El Nevero – Lozoya, about 14 km from the start. Holder of the Silver Cycling Friendly certificate, this hotel in the Lozoya Valley is built around road and MTB riders, from beginners to seasoned climbers. A workshop with spare parts and 24-hour video-surveilled bike storage mean your machine can be checked and kept safe overnight, while the customised cyclist menu and restaurant with two terraces take care of fuelling on both sides of the ride. After the finish, the wellness and spa area is a welcome place to loosen tired legs.

Accommodation near Buitrago is limited, so book early for event weekend, and browse more cycling-friendly accommodation if you prefer to stay further afield.