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 to the Canary Islands-Spain.
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: 28TH-31ST JANUARY 2023
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
XC C3
TYPE
XC C3
DISTANCE
44K
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.
TYPE
XC C3
TYPE
XC C3
DISTANCE
57K
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.
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
XCM
TYPE
XCM
DISTANCE
82K
START / FINISH
Stadium, Club La Santa, Lanzarote
DESCRIPTION
This marathon stage offers playful dual and singletracks crossing through farms, sandy areas in Soo, 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
REGISTRATION
INCLUDES
- Race organization, traffic management, volunteers
- Race day on-course nutrition at aid stations
- Participant T-Shirt
- Finisher medal for participants completing the 4 stages
- Finisher certificate
- Timing and race results
- First aid assistance
- Race 4: Relaxation massages provided by the students of a Massage Therapy school are available at the Finish area of Race 4, on a first-come, first-serve basis until 15:30. In case you need a therapeutic massage you will need to contact a Physiotherapist.
GOOD TO KNOW
- Cadets 15-16
- Junior 17-18
- Elite 19-29
- Master 30+
- Master 40+
- Master 50+
- Master 60+
PRICES FROM 1ST SEPTEMBER 2022
- 1 stage: 60€
- 2 stages: 110€
- 3 stages: 170€
- 4 stages: 220€
Participants can race in individual races or in 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
22nd January 2023 or as soon as the slots are sold out.
Cancellation requests must be sent to: 4stage@clublasanta.com
- Until 28.07.2022: 75% refund of entry fee
- Until 28.09.2022: 50% refund of entry fee
- Until 28.11.2022: 25% refund of entry fee
- From 29.11.2022: No refund
MERCHANDISE
100% refund until 40 days prior to race day
A transfer of the race entry to another person or another year is not possible.
- All participants and volunteers must comply with the COVID-19 protocols
- 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, the front of your helmet 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). Entry fee: 1 stage 5€, 2, 3, 4 stages 15€.
Check out the participants for the 2023 race here.
See the results from previous editions of all our races here:
Naviera Armas offers a 25% discount on boat transfers between the Canary Islands for the participants of 4 Stage Mountain Bike Race Lanzarote. To request your discount, fill out the form underneath and send it to: comercialacefue@naviera-armas.com
Do you want to help out during Club La Santa 4 Stage Mountain Bike Race? Register as a volunteer here.
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