The stage 1 of the Andalucía Bike Race 2026 has been canceled due to force majeure

The organization of the Andalucía Bike Race 2026 has announced a substantial modification in the development of the event following the extreme weather episode that has affected Andalucía in recent days.

The organization of the ABR 2026 prioritizes safety and cancels the inaugural stage

After several days of technical analysis, coordination with administrations, and evaluation of routes and access, the organization has decided to cancel the first stage for strictly safety reasons. The competition will finally start on February 24 with the time trial in Granada, which will incorporate slight changes to its route to ensure the safety of riders, teams, and staff.

The organization emphasizes that the decision is not a response to a specific event, but rather the result of a prolonged and detailed evaluation process, with the primary objective of preserving the integrity of all involved.

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The collection of race numbers has been moved to Monday, February 23, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at the Palacio de los Congresos in Granada, which will also host the paddock, participant services, and parallel activities.

The time trial on the 24th will maintain its essence, although with adjustments to the route. The rest of the stages will be contested normally according to the planned program.

Registrations and compensations

The organization has detailed the following measures for participants:

Registered in the 2-day modality in Granada

• They will be able to compete in the Granada stage and add a second block of two days in Jaén or Córdoba, thus completing three days of competition.

Registered in the full 6-day event

• They will receive a proportional refund corresponding to the canceled stage.
• It can be used for:
• The Rioja Bike Race 2026
• Community of Madrid 7 Picos 2026
• Andalucía Bike Race 2027

Participants with a free invitation code

• Will not be entitled to a refund.

The organization has expressly thanked the understanding and collaboration of participants, teams, sponsors, and institutions in the face of a particularly complex situation.

Official routes Andalucía Bike Race 2026

The event will take place from February 23 to 26 in three locations: Granada, Jaén, and Córdoba. The design maintains the mixed character that combines marathon stages, technical days, and an explosive finish.

Stage 1 (Canceled) Palacio de Congresos – Paseo del Salón 64.86 km | +1,939 m

Granada stage with an urban start, passing through Carrera del Darro and Sacromonte, crests of Dúdar, ascent to the Tres Torres, quarries of Beas, Quentar reservoir, and return via the Genil to Paseo del Salón.

Stage 2 (Official start) Cenes de la Vega – Paseo del Salón 24.36 km | +668 m

Difficult time trial with an initial climb through Barranco de las Mansiegas and Camino de los Neveros, descent towards Monachil and Huétor Vega, and a central block with a technical XCO-type circuit, rock gardens, and narrow trails before returning to the center of Granada.

Stage 3 C/ Bernabé Soriano – Olivo Arena (Jaén) 52.66 km | +1,995 m

Jabalcuz as the initial judge, technical sections towards La Solana, trails among olive groves, and a queen ascent close to 600 m+. Technical finish in the Sierra del Neveral before the finish line at Olivo Arena.

Stage 4 C/ Bernabé Soriano – Olivo Arena (Jaén) 47.45 km | +1,340 m

Fast and selective stage, with an ascent to the Castle of Jaén, constant climbing in the central block, and a second half of fluid trails and technical sections.

Stage 5 Avenida Al-Nasir – La Asomadilla (Córdoba)
78.09 km | +1,591 m

The marathon of the edition, passing through Guadalmellato, Canchuela, and Trasierra, combining fast tracks and flowy trails to the finish at La Asomadilla.

Stage 6 Avenida Al-Nasir – La Asomadilla (Córdoba)
40.49 km | +898 m

Explosive finish with an XCO profile, climbing up Loma de los Escalones and the Arrastraculos section, chaining technical trails before the final arrival in Córdoba.