Join us for a week or a long weekend and take in a great mountain biking, road cycling or running event. With the option of transport to and from the event, training & route advice and pre/post event massage, there is just no better way to race or ride in Spain than with Rio Frio Holidays!
The following are just some of the events taking place locally every year. Contact us for dates and further details.
Mountain Biking
There are events going on throughout the year. Here are a coupe of our favourites:
April
Maraton de la Sierra de Loja tbc April 2010
A challenging event of approximately 75 kms.
May
Ronda 101 km MTB Race, March, Run & Duathlon, tbc May 10
Cross-country ultra event, which this year only has the one distance for everyone.
Further details at [The Official Site].
September
MTB Maraton De La Palma tbc 2010
Popular race through the stunningly scenic Poniente Granadino - "The Last Frontier of Al Andalus". A challenging route of approximately 79 kms, with a number of tough climbs, some fun singletrack and exhilarating descents. Further details will be on the Club La Palma website (Spanish only).
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Road Cycling
These cyclo-sportive type events are all conducted as "social rides" with a small race section - think non-competitive club ride, with a race up the toughest hill on the route. The routes are all local classics and, as the events are escorted by the police, the riders have priority over everything else on the road. Simply the best way to ride a road bike in Spain!
February/March
Marcha De Rio Frio tbc 2010
An event for road cyclists and mountain-bikers. A social ride, except for approx 10 kms in the middle, which is a race up a tough climb.
Over 200 riders and big crowds. This is a great opportunity to sample some of the big event atmosphere - without the pain! Further details will be on the Club La Palma website (Spanish only).
May/June
Marcha De Alfarnate tbc 2010
Approximately 90 kms. A social ride, except for a 7 km race up the "Puerto Del Sol" (486m height gain).
Approximately 150 riders. This event takes in some of the most beautiful scenery of the Axarquia region.
July
Subida De Pico Veleta, tbc 2010
40 kms of climbing from Pinos Genil to the summit of Pico Veleta. Tough. Have a look at the route profile from 2007.
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Running
We have reduced our running race calendar to include only the events that we love! Please ask about our race packages.
Seville Marathon - 14 February 10
Early season classic in the capital of Andalucia.
Results and further information, including some in English, is available here
Race report to follow shortly.
Sevilla ("Seville") is 90 minutes from us. If you are interested in taking part, please ask about our race packages.
March
Malaga Half Marathon - tbc March 2010
Join us for a great race in Picasso's birthplace. You can view the official website here.
Malaga is less than an hour from us. If you are interested in taking part, please ask about our race packages.
May
Ronda 101 km March, Run, Duathlon & MTB Race, tbc May 09
Cross-country ultra event, which this year only has the one distance for everyone.
Further details at [The Official Site].
August
Subida Granada-Pico Veleta, tbc 2010
A 50 km route from Granada (640m) to the summit of Pico Veleta (3470m). A race that likes to call itself "the toughest race in the world"! Anybody want to argue?
You can view the official website [here].
October - NOW DECEMBER
Granada Half Marathon, 13 Dec 09
Race in the one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. Granada is less than an hour from us. If you are interested in taking part, please ask about our race packages.
You can view the official site [here].
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