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. Participants will be able to choose to compete in two stages (Saturday and Sunday) or in four stages (Thursday to Sunday). Cadets and juniors will have the opportunity to sign up for the fourth and final stage.

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: 30TH JANUARY - 2ND FEBRUARY 2025

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
Time trial

TYPE
Time trial

DISTANCE
MTB & E-Bike: 21K

START
Caleta de Famara, Lanzarote

FINISH
Ermita de Las Nieves, Lanzarote

DESCRIPTION
This first 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
MTB & E-Bike: 56K

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
XCMS S1

TYPE
XCMS S1

DISTANCE
MTB: 83 K
E-bike: 52 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.

 

TYPE
XCMS S1

TYPE
XCMS S1

DISTANCE
MTB & E-Bike: 50 K

START / FINISH
Stadium, Club La Santa, Lanzarote

DESCRIPTION
The last 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 4.

 

PROGRAMME

Tuesday 28.01
16.00
Technical Meeting English online + Q&A
16.30
Technical Meeting Spanish online + Q&A

Wednesday 29.01
15.00-19.00
Onsite Registration, Club la Santa

Thursday 30.01
09.00
Start Stage 1, 21K, Time Trial, Caleta de Famara Intervals start for MTB & E-Bike participants

Friday 31.01
09.00
Start Stage 2, 56K, Club la Santa
09.40
E-bike: Start Stage 2, 56K, Club la Santa
10.00 - 19.00
Onsite Registration for Stages 3 & 4, Club La Santa

Saturday 01.02
09.00
Start Stage 3, 83K, Club la Santa
11.30
E-bike: Start Stage 3, 52K, Puerta a Costa Teguise LZ-14

Sunday 02.02
09.00
Start Stage 4, 50K, Club la Santa
09.40
E-bike: Start Stage 4, 50K, Club la Santa
14.00
Awards Ceremony, Club La Santa

 REGISTRATION INCLUDES

  • Race organization, traffic management, volunteers
  • Race day on-course nutrition at aid stations
  • Participant Bike Jersey
  • Participant Bike Bottle
  • Finisher medal for participants completing the 4th stage
  • 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.

 

STAY AT CLUB LA SANTA

EXCLUSIVE ACCOMMODATION PACKAGE
Elevate your 4 stage MTB Race Lanzarote experience at Club La Santa, the ultimate destination for active enthusiasts.

As a Club La Santa 4 stage MTB Race Lanzarote participant, enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on Sport 1 and Comfort 1 apartment categories from 16/01/25 to 07/02/25 (minimum 3-night stay and must include the nights of 30/01/2025 - 02/02/2025). This offer includes access to World-Class facilities including a running track, 3x50m pools, CrossFit area and Bike Centre.

To reserve your spot, please contact your nearest Club La Santa agent or send an email to sales@clublasanta.com and let us know that you are a participant. Please use the discount code 4StageMTB2025.
Please note, that this offer will stand until 31th December 2024 or until availability ends and can’t be used with other offers.

Elevate your journey at Club La Santa!

GOOD TO KNOW

CATEGORIES

  • Cadets 15-16 (Stage 4 only)
  • Junior 17-18 (Stage 4 only)
  • Elite 19-29
  • Master 30+
  • Master 40+
  • Master 50+
  • Master 60+

LEISURE CATEGORY

  • E-bike

BATTERY REQUIREMENTS 
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: 198.90€
  • 1 stage: 51.80€ (Cadets & Juniors)

PRICES FROM 1ST SEPTEMBER 2024

  • 2 stages: 121.55€
  • 4 stages: 243.10€
  • 1 stage: 62.16€ (Cadets & Juniors)

Participants can join all 4 Stages or Stages 3 & 4. 
Cadets & Juniors compete in Stage 4.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER
23rd January 2025 or as soon as the slots are sold out.

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

  • Until 30.07.2024: 75% refund of entry fee
  • Until 30.09.2024: 50% refund of entry fee
  • Until 30.11.2024: 25% refund of entry fee
  • From 01.12.2024: No refund
  • Refund for additional purchases: 100% refund up to 30 days before the day of the first race (31/12/2024).

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 or Redsys) 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 Overall (women/men) 
       - Trophy
       - Podium for 1st, 2nd & 3rd
  • 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 3+4: 1st M30/M40/M50/M60
       - 30€ gift voucher
  • Stage 3: King/Queen of the mountain (for Masters only)
       - Prize money: 300€ gross 
  • Stage 4: 1st Cadet/Junior (women/men)
       - 30€ gift voucher
       - Podium for 1st, 2nd & 3rd 
     

UCI ELITE PRIZE MONEY
Coming soon

UCI ELITE POINTS
Coming soon

 

RULES

  • All participants must comply with the rules of the Spanish Cycling Federation. 
  • Only Mountain Bikes will be admitted to the race
  • Helmet is mandatory
  • 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
  • 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:
    • 1 stage: 6.00€
    • 2 stages: 15.00€
    • 4 stages: 15.00€

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. 

GUIDES

The Athlete Guide will be available on January 2025.

 

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

Volunteer Registration available from 16.12.2024

Find the important information for the volunteers here:

Volunteer Manual available from 16.12.2024

Check out the participants for the 2025 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 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: 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. 

Book your car in Lanzarote 

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