2026 COURSE

STAGE 1

May 15, 2026 (XCT) – Logroño
26.6 km | 604 m+

The opening stage follows a familiar route—with a twist: this year, it runs in reverse. Riders will roll out from Pradoviejo, heading toward La Grajera before entering the XCO circuit.

Once on the course, they’ll tackle a mix of trails winding toward El Cortijo, finishing in the Valdegastea area. It’s a short but punchy opener—fast, explosive, and packed with a blend of power-demanding sections and smoother, flowing singletrack. A perfect first taste of what’s to come.

ŠKODA SUPER STAGE

May 16, 2026 (XCM) – Moncalvillo
70.9 km | 2,167 m+

The queen stage. The UCI stage. A true marathon day in Moncalvillo that brings back the essence of La Rioja Bike Race.

The challenge begins with a demanding climb toward the historic Nevera de Daroca, before diving into an endless sequence of iconic trails such as Mirador, Vulcano, Perdón, and Caballo. Technical riding takes center stage all the way to the feed zone at Moncalvillo Green—but there’s no time to relax.

From there, riders head back up to the summit through a relentless chain of singletracks (Galgo, Purgatorio, and Dolorosa), before finishing with a fast, flowing descent combining tracks like Búho, Jabalí, and Molinero on the way back to Logroño.

STAGE 3

May 17, 2026 – Montes de Nalda / Clavijo
51.4 km | 1,200 m+

To close out the event, a fan-favorite route from two years ago makes its return—perfect for ending on a high note.

The stage kicks off from Alberite with a steady climb leading riders past the iconic Castillo de Clavijo. From there, the course flows through the Barriguilla trails before reaching the summit.

Once at the top, it’s time to let the bike run free down Fénix, followed by the legendary Monolito trail. The final stretch takes riders through the Nalda Bike Park before rolling back into Logroño, wrapping up three unforgettable days of pure mountain biking.