Fancy escaping the rain and mud in favour of some racing in the Spanish winter sun? Then this all new Endurama SunRace Adventure event for 2016 is worth checking out! All the infos you need come directly from Endurama:

Winter racing in the sun.
Winter racing in the sun.

Its winter 2016, are you bored of rainy days? Do you want to spend a few days in Southern Spain racing in a trans-enduro race format and enjoying some after bike partying in Costa del Sol? The race will take place over 4 days in the area of Ojén/Benahavis, just 30 min away from Málaga International Airport. Ojén has held the Spanish national open for 3 consecutive years and is the area where many MTB pros (DH, XC and Road) do their winter training and preparation. After racing party/free time is guaranteed. BBQ, Spa area … Plus Marbella just a stones throw away, selected MTB pro riders will also attend the event.

Good riding is guaranteed.
Good riding is guaranteed.

Race Format:

  • 4 days racing.
  • More than 5.000 descent with just 2.500 ascent, covering a total distance of 130km.
  • Full refreshment with energy drink, sweets, water, fruit, etc, during race and final lunch. Every race day.
  • Full video and media covered.
  • Half board (breakfast & dinner) included in hotel, welcomed party and final party with BBQ and surprises. After racing lunch!
  • Lodging: 4 Star Hotel with Spa, 2 pools, 4 restaurants, located just 10 min far from Marbella and its night life. Gran Hotel Benahavis Spa, the perfect choice.
  • Timing guaranteed by EWS approved, Sport Ident from Germany.
The Costa Del Sol area has an average temperature of 20 degrees.
The Costa Del Sol area has an average temperature of 20 degrees.

Who is ENDURAMA?

  • Endurama is single day race format that was celebrated in Spain during 2015.
  • Close to 900 riders in 4 different spots enjoyed Endurama.
  • Top spanish riders as Jacobo Santana (Mondraker) and final champ Andrés Fernández (Cannondale) attended all the venues.
  • Covered by Real Federación Española de Ciclismo Insurance and Marshall. (Spanish Royal Cycling Federation)
The event will have a 4 day race format.
The event will have a 4 day race format.

Costa Del Sol:

  • It may seem difficult to believe, you can not imagine the incredible spots that are hidden just behind the crowd and craziness of Marbella and its surroundings.
  • Sierras de las Nieves and its surroundings area will greatly surprise you.
  • More than 300 days of bright sunshine with an average temperature of 20ºC.

The event takes place February 17.-21.

For more information visit endurama.com

Words & Photos: Endurama


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