4 STAGE
MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE

MTB RACE
IN STUNNING SCENERY

The 4 Stage Mountain Bike Race Lanzarote, an official UCI MTB event, brings a new racing format including the e-bikes as a leisure category. 

With four days of adventure and exciting mountain bike racing, this MTB race will challenge elite and amateur riders. A premium MTB experience that rewards riders with the toughest and most stunning scenery in Lanzarote through its flowing trails alongside sand and lava fields. This is more than just a bucket list race,it is the pinnacle of mountain biking in the Canary Islands, attracting participants back year after year with its fascinating courses and social atmosphere.

DATES: 27TH-30TH JANUARY 2024

TAKE PART IN THE 4 STAGE MTB RACE LANZAROTE

A premium MTB experience that rewards riders with the toughest and most stunning scenery in Lanzarote.

THE COURSE

TYPE
XCMS S1

TYPE
XCMS S1

DISTANCE
48,4 K

START / FINISH
Stadium, Club La Santa, Lanzarote

DESCRIPTION
The first day starts with a flat track in La Santa area, providing a quick warm-up before a 12K gradual and fast ascent in the stretch from El Cuchillo to Tinguatón, an area with volcanic rocks in the sand, volcanos sitting dormant and a wind that never ceases. From Mancha Blanca the descent leads the participants to Tinajo, through a rural area of vineyards and back to La Santa, experiencing a spectacular sea view along the ride.

Cadets and Juniors can compete in Stage 1.

TYPE
XCMS S1

TYPE
XCMS S1

DISTANCE
55K

START / FINISH
Stadium, Club La Santa, Lanzarote

DESCRIPTION
Stage 2 heads to the West, taking the riders on a gradual ascent from La Santa to Mancha Blanca and Tinguatón with a couple of steep climbs. From this lava area the route rolls onwards towards La Vegueta, Tinajo El Cuchillo with fast and flowing trails, low tunnels, singletrack sections and a few sharp segments to keep the flow, cruising downhill to the Finish Line at Club La Santa, enjoying an amazing sea view.

Juniors can join Stage 2 and Cadets compete in half the course.

TYPE
Time trial

TYPE
Time trial

DISTANCE
21K

START
Caleta de Famara, Lanzarote

FINISH
Ermita de Las Nieves, Lanzarote

DESCRIPTION
This stage is the most “alpine” of the event, taking participants through the highest area of the island. Stunning mountain and ocean views await those who can lift their eyes from their handlebars. The route drags steadily uphill, driving heart rates ever upwards with several technical spots. Riders will have to continue to reach the “Ermita de Las Nieves”, one of the highest areas of the island, with the pressure of the time trial to the finish line.

TYPE
XCMS S1

TYPE
XCMS S1

DISTANCE
84,7 K
E-bike: 53,3 K

START / FINISH
Stadium, Club La Santa, Lanzarote
E-bike: Puerta a Costa Teguise LZ-14 (KM 32)

DESCRIPTION
This stage offers playful dual and singletracks crossing through farms, continuing to Tiagua, Teguise, El Mojon with several technical points. It will be necessary to save strength for the day’s most challenging climb, La Presa de Mala, almost 8 kilometres of hard pedalling that will leave the riders at the highest part of the mountain range. The fastest male and female riders of this segment will be proclaimed King and Queen of the Mountain. A link section will connect with the last and spectacular descent to finish with fast and a few demanding tracks on the way to the stage´s finish line.

PROGRAMME

 

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Wednesday 24.01
16.00
Technical Meeting English online + Q&A
16.30
Technical Meeting Spanish online + Q&A

Friday 26.01
15.00-19.30
Onsite Registration by time shifts, the Square, Club la Santa

Saturday 27.01
10.30
Start First Stage, 49K, Club la Santa
11.00
E-bike: Start First Stage, 49K, Club la Santa

Sunday 28.01
09.00
Start Second Stage, 55K, Club la Santa
09.30
E-bike: Start Second Stage, 55K, Club la Santa
10.30
Start Second Stage for Cadets, 29K, Aid Station 1
14.00
Awards Ceremony at the Square, Club La Santa

Monday 29.01
09.00
Start Third Stage, 21K, Time Trial, Caleta de Famara Intervals start for participants (30-second interval between each participant at the starting line based on ranking order).

Tuesday 30.01
09.00
Start Fourth Stage, 85K, Club la Santa
09.00
E-bike: Start Fourth Stage, 52,7 K, Puerta a Costa Teguise LZ-14
18.00
Awards Ceremony at The Square, Club La Santa

GOOD TO KNOW

  • Cadets 15-16
  • Junior 17-18
  • Elite 19-29
  • Master 30+
  • Master 40+
  • Master 50+
  • Master 60+

E-BIKES - LEISURE CATEGORY

  • Cadets 15-16
  • Junior 17-18
  • Elite 19-29 
  • Master 30+
  • Master 40+
  • Master 50+
  • Master 60+

Participation is limited to strictly standard models with pedal-assist system, with a maximum power of 250w and a power limiter that cuts off at 25km/h. The event will have staff to ensure that all ebikers participate in the maximum equality of technical conditions. It will not be allowed to compete with more than one battery and this will be marked at the start of the race and checked at the end of it.

PRICES FROM THE REGISTRATION OPENING

  • 2 stages: 105€
  • 4 stages: 198.9€

PRICES FROM 01ST SEPTEMBER 2023

  • 2 stages: 121.55€
  • 4 stages: 243.10€

 Participants can join Stage 1 & Stage 2 or the full event. Cadets compete in Stage 1 and half the course of Stage 2. Juniors compete in Stage 1 and Stage 2.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER
21st January 2024 or as soon as the slots are sold out.

Cancellation requests must be sent to: 4stage@clublasanta.com

  • Until 27.07.2023: 75% refund of entry fee
  • Until 27.09.2023: 50% refund of entry fee
  • Until  27.11.2023: 25% refund of entry fee
  • From 28.11.2023: No refund
  • Refund for additional purchases: 100% refund up to 40 days before the day of the first race (18/12/2023).

It's not possible to transfer the race entry to another person or another year.

For security reasons, all refunds will be processed only to the account holder and using the same payment method (PayPal) used for the initial reservation.

OVERALL

  • UCI Elite (women/men)
    Top 10
       - NFT Trophy
       - Prize money
  • Age Groups (women/men)
    1st M30/M40/M50/M60
       - Trophy
       - 60€ gift voucher
  • 2nd M30/M40/M50/M60
       - Trophy
       - 50€ gift voucher
  • 3rd M30/M40/M50/M60
       - Trophy
       - 40€ gift voucher
  • E-bike
    1st M30/M40/M50/M60
       - Trophy
  • 1st from Lanzarote/a (women/men)
       - NFT Trophy
  • Top 3 Canarian (women/men)
       - NFT Trophy
  • Special Awards
       - Trophy

PER STAGES

  • UCI Elite (women/men)
       - Top 5: Prize money
       - 1st Trophy
       - Jersey for the leader overall
  • Age Groups (women/men)
    Stage 1 + 2: Age Groups
    1st Cadet/Junior/M30/M40/M50/M60
       - 30€ gift voucher
  • Stage 4: King/Queen of the mountain
    (for Masters only)
       - Prize money: 300€ gross 

UCI ELITE PRIZE MONEY

UCI ELITE POINTS

  • All participants must comply with the rules of the Spanish Cycling Federation. 
  • Only Mountain Bikes will be admitted to the race
  • The Mountain Bike must be in perfect working condition. Participants must carry out a safety check of the bike before racing (oiled chain, perfect functioning shifters & brakes, good condition tyres, etc.). The final check will be performed by the Spanish Cycling Federation judges.
  • Participants should carry spare parts
  • Helmet is mandatory
  • Race number must be placed on your back and the front of your bike
  • Participants cannot accept help from any persons (other than a race officials)
  • No spectators are allowed on the race course
  • Insurance on Race day: those participants who are not in possession of a license for competitive cycling, must apply for a temporary license valid only for the competition, approved by the Royal Spanish Cycling Federation (RFEC).
    The purchase of the Spanish Race license for the race days is available at the online registration (max. age for race days license: 75 years). 
    License fee for 2 stages or 4 stages: 15€.

E-BIKE REGULATION: 

Features that e-bikes must comply with:

  • Strictly stock model with pedal-assist system
  • Maximum capacity of 800W/h
  • Power limiter that cuts off at 25km/h
  • Approved by CE, according to European Directive 2002/24/CE defined in Article 1, point h)
  • The motor should only activate when pedaling and should stop working when pedaling stops (they cannot have a throttle)
  • Weight less than 40 kg
  • Competing with more than one battery is not allowed

IMPORTANT: The bike cannot have modifications or additions that alter its factory characteristics. All e-bikes will be checked manually before the start of each stage.


 

Do you want to help out during Club La Santa 4 Stage Mountain Bike Race? Register as a volunteer here:

Volunteer Registration

Find the important information for the volunteers here:

Volunteer Manual

Check out the participants for the 2024 race here.

See the results from previous editions of all our races here: 

MOUNTAIN BIKING TIPS IN LANZAROTE

  • It is recommended to use Tubeless tires due to the presence of volcanic rocky terrain and sand, where punctures are common if Tubeless is not used.
  • Respecting the environment is important: Lanzarote has been declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
  • It's not allowed to ascend to the summits of the volcanoes, but it's possible to go around them.
  • There are countless trails that can be explored, although they are not always well-marked. It's recommended to download routes from Strava or Wikiloc to avoid getting lost and to find the trails.
  • Try to start early in the morning if you plan to cover a route that takes several hours.
  • There is a route that is usually done in stages over 4 days and circumnavigates the entire island, covering approximately 260 kilometers, although some brave ones have completed it in a single long day.
  • In the northern part of the island, there are multiple options like circling the La Corona volcano, ascending the Mala dam (approximately 9 km with a 600-meter ascent), the Bosquecillo area if you're an Enduro enthusiast, or visiting the Ermita de las Nieves. For the more experienced, there is a spectacular descent from the Ermita de las Nieves to Famara, going down around the Maramajo ravine.
  • In the central area, there is a wide variety of trails or dirt tracks through the potato fields and vineyards of Tinajo.
  • The southern part of the island stands out for the network of trails in Los Ajaches: from Puerto del Carmen to Playa Blanca, passing through Playa Quemada. These are trails with ascents and descents along the coast of Lanzarote. However, this route is not recommended in summer due to potential heat.

Race Result is the official timing software for all participants. The organization reserves the right to use gun-time for all participants.

FLIGHTS
Please follow this link to see a list of airlines flying in and out of Arrecife Airport: Aena Aeropuertos
 

FERRY
The shipping company Naviera Armas offers a special 25% discount on routes between the Canary Islands for the 4 Stage MTB Race Lanzarote participants and friends or family travelling with them.

To benefit from this special offer, the participants will need to fill this document and send it to the email address at the bottom of the document. To request your discount, fill out the form and send it to this e-mail address comercialacefue@naviera-armas.com
                                             

CAR RENTAL
Take the opportunity to explore this beautiful and unique island during your stay. Touring in a hired car will give you the best possible opportunity to discover all its delights at your own pace.

Guests staying at Club La Santa can book their car at the Club La Santa Rent a Car office, in conjunction with Cabrera Medina.
For more information, or to arrange a booking, please contact us on:
    Phone: +34 928 59 99 95 # 4700
    Email: rentacar@clublasanta.com

The Cabrera Medina Group has more than 7000 vehicles and 1000 people at its service. Cabrera Medina has an extensive network of offices located at airports, seaports and major tourist resorts of Lanzarote. If desired, we offer delivery and/or return your rental car at your accommodation free of charge, or in the office at the airport. 

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