La Rioja Bike Experience
Logroño · May 15, 2026
A stage MTB race in Logroño, formerly known as La Rioja Bike Race, with three stages including one UCI C2 category, combining elite competition with activities open to cyclotourists.
La Rioja Bike Experience
Born as La Rioja Bike Race, the event has evolved into La Rioja Bike Experience, a three-day event in Logroño that combines top-level MTB competition —with a UCI C2 category stage— and activities open to cyclotourists, families and enthusiasts, cementing the Rioja capital as a mountain-bike reference in Spain.
Three stages and over 3,700 meters of elevation gain
The route is split into three stages starting and finishing in Logroño: a first one of 26.6 km and 604 m of elevation gain, a second —the queen stage, UCI C2 category— of 65.2 km and over 1,900 m of elevation gain, and a third of 51.4 km and 1,200 m. Together, they add up to more than 3,700 meters of accumulated elevation gain over three consecutive days.
Elite competition and an experience open to all
Beyond the competitive side, the event includes parallel activities such as Bike Kids to introduce children to cycling, and an exhibition area with industry brands, with the Palacio de los Deportes in Logroño as the nerve center for the three days.
Logroño beyond the stages
Logroño, the capital of La Rioja, combines the event’s sporting demands with its food scene on Calle Laurel and its proximity to the main wineries of Rioja Alta. Discover more events in the region in La Rioja.
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La Rioja Bike Experience 2026 registration
Registration is managed through RockTheSport, with places limited to 1,000 riders and closing as soon as the quota fills.
Tips
- Places limited to 1,000 riders: registration may close before the deadline
Where to stay for La Rioja Bike Experience
The Palacio de los Deportes in Logroño is the event's nerve center, and the city offers plenty of hotel options for the event's three nights.
Tips
- Book in advance: three nights in Logroño during an international MTB event
Bike gear for La Rioja Bike Experience
With stages of up to 1,939 m of elevation gain, a well-maintained MTB is needed, with checked suspension and tires suited to singletrack.
Tips
- Check suspension and brakes before stage 2, the most demanding in elevation gain
MTB rental in Logroño
For those not traveling with their own bike, Logroño has specialized MTB shops where equipment can be rented for the three stages.
Tips
- Book the rental weeks in advance due to high demand for the event
Technical clothing for La Rioja Bike Experience
In mid-May in Logroño temperatures are variable, with cool mornings and a chance of rain in the area.
Tips
- Bring a light waterproof layer: May in Logroño can bring showers
Nutrition for La Rioja Bike Experience
With three stages on consecutive days and one over 65 km with heavy elevation gain, nutritional recovery between stages matters as much as the race itself.
Tips
- Prioritize nutritional recovery between stages, especially after stage 2
How to get to Logroño
Logroño has good train and bus connections from Madrid, Bilbao and Zaragoza, and Agoncillo airport offers regional flights.
Tips
- Bilbao airport is the option with most connections if coming from outside Spain
Sports insurance for La Rioja Bike Experience
As one stage carries UCI category, a federative licence or one-day insurance is mandatory to take the start.
Tips
- Federative licence or one-day insurance required, especially for the UCI stage
Body care for La Rioja Bike Experience
With more than 3,700 m of accumulated elevation gain over three days, physical care between stages —massage, stretching, rest— is key to reaching the final stage in good shape.
Tips
- Schedule massage or physiotherapy between stages if racing all three days