Take on one of 3 routes, including a 1000 km itinerary from Santander to Valencia, and 2 circuits around RIBA-ROJA DE TÚRIA. Push your limits and explore spectacular landscapes.
BY BIKE:
Bilbao 120km
BY TRAIN/BUS
Santander Station / RENFE (Madrid 4h / Bilbao 1h30 / Valencia 10h by Bilmanbus)
BY ROAD
Motorway A8 (French border 2h30 / Bilbao 1h / Valencia 7h)
BY PLANE:
Santander Airport/Seve Ballesteros
BY BIKE :
Valencia 25km
BY TRAIN/BUS:
Valencia station / RENFE (Madrid 2h / Barcelona 3h). Metro line 9 between Valencia center and Ribarroja de Turia (35min)
BY ROAD:
AP7 freeway (French border 5h / Barcelona 3h30 / Madrid 3h30)
BY PLANE:
Valencia Airport
Santander offers a wide selection of quality accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. Consult the list proposed by the Tourist Office: https: //turismo.santander.es/organiza-viaje/donde-dormir
Ribarroja de Turia offers the following list of accommodation provided by the Tourist Office https://www.ribarojadeturiaturismo.com There is also private accommodation (via private individuals) and a wide variety of hotels in Manises (10km), the town where the airport is located.
Santander is a coastal town in north-west Spain, known for its beautiful bay, golden sandy beaches and mix of nature, culture and gastronomy:
https://turismo.santander.es/conoce-la-ciudad
Also visit the Santiago Revuelta cycling museum: https: //turismo.santander.es/museo-del-ciclismo-santiago-revuelta.
OTHER DISTANCES
Ribarroja de Turia is a municipality near Valencia, renowned for its natural setting, its historical heritage with numerous archaeological sites and monuments, and its proximity to the river Turia https://www.ribarojadeturiaturismo.com/
To make your arrival easier, we can arrange a shuttle service to take you from Santander train station to the Race Across village. This option is available as part of the registration process.
To facilitate your arrival and departure, we can arrange a shuttle service between Riba-roja de Túria station and Race Across village. These options are available during the registration process.
These events feature several loops revolving around a single base. To complete your challenge, you'll be asked to complete 1, 2 or 3 different loops. Gravel or Road
The Race Across Spain will see its 1000km start from Santander for an itinerant format to the Mediterranean coast of the town of Riba-roja.
In Compact Format, semi-autonomy takes on its full meaning....
PGO
our management station is there for you 24 hours a day, answering your calls whenever you need them.
GPS
a tracker is given to you at the start so that your friends and family can follow you on your adventure
One-stop base
To facilitate logistics for runners and their families
Logistics
14 trucks deployed to ensure the perfect event experience
Easy bag management
All your belongings are in one place, throughout your adventure.
Dormitories
On the base, you can rest
Catering
Hot meals and snacks at the Base de Vie to get you back on your way in the best possible condition.
Charging points
At all our events, our bases provide charging points for your equipment.
Your registration includes :
Recognition of the route in .gpx format, created after scouting and inspecting roads all over Europe.
Event caps and water bottles.
Partner goodies and RACE ACROSS SERIES
Access to bases:
Taking you from Santander to the Valencia region, the 1000km will take you through 6 Autonomous Communities and some of Spain's most impressive landscapes.
From the Cantabrian coast to the Mediterranean lands, via mountains and numerous natural parks, you can enjoy a varied and challenging route.
Tours from Riba-roja take you along some of the most popular routes in the Valencian Community. These include the Sierra Calderona and Sierra de Espadan, with some of Spain's busiest mountain passes, picturesque villages steeped in history, and cycling-friendly infrastructure. It's also known as the destination of choice for professional teams at the start of the season.
Whatever distance you choose, you'll find a playground to test yourself and push back your limits. You'll find yourself embarking on an extraordinary adventure where perseverance, strategy and determination are the watchwords.
Race Across Spain is an experience in which meeting new people and sharing experiences are the order of the day. It's a place where the love of cycling fuses souls, and where every exchange helps to forge the bonds of a strong, energetic community.
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