Moncalvillo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Moncalvillo
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Panoramic view of Moncalvillo, 2010
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 Moncalvillo
Location in Castile and León
Moncalvillo
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
| Province |  Burgos |
| Comarca | Sierra de la Demanda |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,054 m (3,458 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 87 |
| • Density | 3.35/km2 (8.67/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
09691
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| Website | http://www.moncalvillo.es/ |
Moncalvillo is a small town and municipality located in the province of Burgos, in the region of Castile and León, Spain. In 2018, about 87 people lived there. It is a quiet place known for its natural beauty.
Moncalvillo and Bicycle Racing
Moncalvillo is famous in the world of professional road bicycle racing. A challenging road goes up from the city of Logroño to the lakes near Moncalvillo. This road has been used in a very important race called the Vuelta a España.
The Challenging Climb to Moncalvillo
The climb to Moncalvillo is 8.6 kilometers (about 5.3 miles) long. It is very steep, with an average slope of 8.9%. This means that for every 100 meters you go forward, you climb almost 9 meters up! In total, cyclists gain 765 meters (about 2,510 feet) in height during this climb. It is a true test of strength and endurance for the riders.
Winners of the Moncalvillo Climb
The climb has been part of the Vuelta a España race two times. Here are the winners of the stage that finished at Moncalvillo:
| Year | Stage Winner | Race Leader |
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| 2020 |  Primož Roglič |
 Richard Carapaz |
| 2024 | Primož Roglič |
Primož Roglič |
