Mediterranean Epic
Join Mediterranean Epic
Experience the ultimate mountain biking adventure at the Mediterranean Epic, a thrilling UCI 4 stage race. Not only will you take on incredible trails, but you'll also indulge in the beauty of Oropesa del Mar – Castellón, Spain.
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking Mediterranean climate and traverse routes that perfectly blend the charm of the sea and the majesty of the mountains.
Our mission is to provide you with the biker experience of a lifetime, surpassing even your wildest dreams.
If your schedule is packed or you're not quite ready for a 4 stage race, we provide the opportunity to exclusively register for the weekend stages (Saturday and Sunday). This allows you to participate in a 2 day race and fully experience The Mediterranean Epic.
Join us and find out why this race has a high satisfaction rate amongst riders around the world!
Course details
Stage 1 – TimeTrial by ROTOR: 19km ; 600m D+ Time Trial (29 km total)
Starting at the Torre del Rey in Oropesa del Mar, the riders will start one by one along the Playa de la Concha in a southerly direction. After a couple of kilometres on the flat, they will face the first climb, short but technical. Once past the Oropesa radar, the riders will descend through a wooded area where they will find the CANYON SPECIAL SEGMENT and that will lead to the final climb. An intense climb on a track that increases in gradient as the route progresses. The end of this Timetrial by ROTOR will be the highest point of the Oropesa antennas. From the top, the riders will have to continue to finish the route in Marina D’Or, without the pressure of the time trial, with a fun and technical downhill to the finish line.
Stage 2: 80km , 2,150m D+
In this second adventure, we move to Castellón. The exit of the stage is located in the Chencho sports centre, on the outskirts of the capital. If we had to define this route in one word, it would be “technical”. 58 kilometres of trails and singletracks that will keep the bravest riders’ eyes wide open with every pedal stroke. In addition, the 1,700 metres of elevation gain will create fun uphill stretches of pedalling on trails. The riders will start from the flat grassy area up to the quarry. The first climb, short but demanding, will create the first gaps between participants, joining Llobera and Rojalet with the valley that connects the highest point of the day, the great massif of Borriol. Bordering the town along the mountain range that protects it from the north face, the riders will go up and down a total of 5 times. Once past the last Feed Zone and after a leg-breaking climb, we will find the descent of the Rebolcador, which will be the CANYON SPECIAL SEGMENT of the day. We will continue with rocky, technical and fun sections, linking the town centre with the last two kilometres of descent, the Mirador de la plana. Good Rock & Roll, that will make more than one of us keep smiling until the finish line, or even until the next day!
Stage 3: 104km , 2,200m D+
Oropesa is once again preparing to run a real mountain marathon. Starting at La Concha beach, the riders will ride the first 12 kilometres parallel to the Mediterranean coast, until they enter the first climb of the day, through the Fontanelles valley. After passing through the town of Cabanes and maintaining high altitudes, the bikers will descend to the coast along a very long 6 km downhill singletrack called “Senda dels Treballadors” which will represent the CANYON SPECIAL SEGMENT of the stage. Both ascents and descents will generate significant wear and tear on the runner. It will be necessary to save strength for the second ascent of the day, almost 15 kilometres of hard pedalling that will leave the riders at the highest part of the mountain range. A leg-breaking link section will connect with the last and spectacular descent to finish with 10 kilometres of fast track to the finishing straight.
Stage 4: 52km , 1.150m D+
We will close the race with a stage divided into three segments: the first, with the ascent to the Oropesa radar that will link with the ascent to Juvellús in the direction of the first descent, called “El jabalí trufero”, whose descent will be marked as the CANYON SPECIAL SEGMENT.
The second, with the constant ascent to the second peak of the day already in the municipality of Cabanes to connect with the Senda de la Cova, a long and technical downhill singletrack that will put your skills on your bicycles to the limit. To conclude, a fast track that will link with a last climb to the radar of Oropesa and finish the last kilometres along the Concha beach, which will show off the name of the race and where riders can enjoy the Mediterranean Sea in capital letters that will accompany them to the finish line to put the finishing touch to this adventure of 4 days of authentic mountain biking.
Start address: Torre del Rey, Passeig Marítim del Rei, Oropesa del Mar, Spain
Finish address: Playa de la Concha, Oropesa, Spain
What’s included
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done Goodie bag
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done Timing chip (single use)
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done Drink Stations
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done Nutrition Stations
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done Medical Assistance
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done Event jersey
Recensioni
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Domande Frequenti
When and where can I collect my BIB/race pack?
Check-in and reception will take place on Wednesday 7th of February from 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
What is the cancelation/refund policy for this event?
No refunds of any kind will be made without cancellation insurance.
What is the weekend option?
The weekend option is disputed only in the stages of Saturday and Sunday and is focused on those bikers who can not complete the whole race. This modality does not include UCI points or money prizes. The start of each stage will take place 15-30 minutes after the start of the UCI race (4 days). There will be only one podium at the end of the race (not after each stage), and the first 3 of the same categories as in the 4-day race.
Bicycle rules
The bicycle must comply with the regulations of the UCI, both in terms of technical characteristics and safety measures.
Licence requirements
It is MANDATORY that all participants are in possession of a cycling competition license, issued by a national cycling federation approved by the UCI. Those who do not have an annual license for competitive cycling must apply for a temporary license , valid only for competition and validated by the Royal Spanish Cycling Federation (RFEC).
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