Ruta Verde 3.1 Canal del Manzanares

The ride

A 25.2 km loop with 125 m of climbing, this ride splits almost evenly between paved and unpaved: 53% paved, 47% unpaved. Dirt track makes up 47% of the route, with cycle path at 30% and country road at 14%. Traffic exposure stays low, with 84% on protected cycleways and bike-network roads and 0% on busy roads over 50 km/h without a cycle path. A friendly mix of surfaces and a modest climb — hop on and enjoy the spin.