Marbella Cycling Weekend pedals out – Costa News Spain

Grease your chains, cyclists! The inaugural Marbella Cycling Weekend is on from March 14 to 16, hosted at the Luis Ángel Maté Cycling Campus in Elviria. 

The Marbella City council and local cycling club organise this three-day festival, which offers a mixture of guided rides, expert training, and social activities, all aimed at getting local residents to pedal away.

Friday 14th, the action starts with a 6pm welcome reception on campus Elviria. Saturday and Sunday feature two guided rides: the 82-km Ojén route through the Sierra Blanca, starting at 9am Saturday, and the 65-km Istán route in the Sierra de las Nieves, departing at 9am Sunday. 

You can expect challenging climbs, and stunning views. Around 60 participants, from amateurs to seasoned riders, will join pros like Joaquim ‘Purito’ Rodríguez and Joan Horrach. Local cycling hero Luis Ángel Maté will lead coaching sessions on climbing and descending, while Dr. Jesús Hoyos and nutritionist Blanca Navarro offer talks on training and diet. 

There will be evening gatherings at Restaurante El Laurel on Saturday and La Veranda Verde on Sunday, as good cycling tours always end in a bar.

To participate, register by email at matecyclingexperience@gmail.com. Entry fees start at €50, covering rides, coaching, and meals. Bring your bike, helmet and enthusiasm. Also, bring a puncture repair tool.

The event is supported by the Marbella Council and aims to make Marbella a cycling paradise. Do not miss this event. Pedal on!