Road CyclingGravel Biking

La Poco Loco The Irish Escape

Road Cycling and Gravel Cycling covering 600 km to 1,000 km in Paimpol (Brittany, France)

LocationPaimpol, Brittany, FranceShow on map(48.7771° N, 3.0461° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +11,000 m

La Poco Loco The Irish Escape is an endurance sporting event in Paimpol, Brittany, FR focused on Road Cycling and Gravel Biking. Key features include Seaside & Coast, Nature & Off-Road, Multi-Day, Point-to-Point.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including 1000 km route (1000 km, +11,000 m D+), 1000 km gravel (1000 km, +11,000 m D+), 600 km route (600 km, +6,600 m D+), and 600 km gravel (600 km, +6,600 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (pocoloco.cc).

Official website
La Poco Loco The Irish Escape in Paimpol (Work: "Japan Cup Cycle Road Race 2019 PA200858", Photo: Fukumoto, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Japan Cup Cycle Road Race 2019 PA200858" · Photo: Fukumoto · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Seaside & CoastNature & Off-RoadMulti-DayPoint-to-PointCity Run

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
1000 km routeRoad Cycling1000 km+11,000 m2 m - 7,152 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
1000 km gravelGravel Biking1000 km+11,000 m5 m - 7,155 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
600 km routeRoad Cycling600 km+6,600 m8 m - 4,298 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
600 km gravelGravel Biking600 km+6,600 m11 m - 4,301 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
1000 km
Elevation gain
+11,000 m D+
Elevation loss
-9,350 m D-
Altitude range
2 m - 7,152 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
2 % / 5.1 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
1000 km+11,000 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N130260390520650780910FS48.7771° N, 3.0461° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 2 m to 7,152 m above sea level (+11,000 m D+, -9,350 m D-)

Peak: 7,152 m·at 291.3 km·Ø 2 %
2 m2,385 m4,769 m7,152 m0 km200 km400 km600 km800 km1,000 km7,152 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does La Poco Loco The Irish Escape take place?

La Poco Loco The Irish Escape takes place in Paimpol, Brittany, FR (start area at coordinates 48.7771° N, 3.0461° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at La Poco Loco The Irish Escape?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including 1000 km route (1000 km, +11,000 m D+), 1000 km gravel (1000 km, +11,000 m D+), 600 km route (600 km, +6,600 m D+), and 600 km gravel (600 km, +6,600 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Cycling and Gravel Biking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for La Poco Loco The Irish Escape?

The main competition (1000 km route over 1000 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +11,000 m of elevation gain and -9,350 m of elevation loss, ranging between 2 m and 7,152 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for La Poco Loco The Irish Escape?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (pocoloco.cc).