In our most popular episode 3 we are listing the 10 most popular MTB Stage Races worldwide, based on the browsing behavior of our visitors, just as we explained in our first episode “most popular granfondo in Italy”.
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Top 10 most popular MTB Stage Races
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10. La Leyenda del Dorado (5 stages, Colombia)
South America's most prestigious mtb stage race, of course, could not be missing from this list.
The name “La Leyenda del Dorado” is referring to the most famous legend in Latin America, the Legend of El Dorado, the lost city of gold. The legend dates back to the early 16th century when conquistadors were looking for a legendary city famous for its incalculable riches (El Dorado), whose location was a mystery. There were many men who, with the dream of becoming rich, embarked on expeditions in search of it, without ever succeeding ... Anyway, during the La Leyenda del Dorado, professional and amateur cyclists from around the world compete in this cycling-mad country and will experience tropical river valleys, incredible trails, lush green jungle and beautiful historic cities …
The 2023 edition of South America's most prestigious mtb stage race is already sold out, but when you add La Leyenda del Dorado to « my Bucket List » , we will notify you when the next edition is announced … read more
9. TransRockies Gravel Royale (4 stages, Canada)
The most popular Canadian offroad stage race is the TransRockies Gravel Royale, who started years ago as the TransRockies Challenge, a legendary 7-day mountain bike stage race in the Rocky Mountains went gravel in 2022.
Currently, the TransRockies Gravel Royale course is designed with a gravel bike in mind, but a hardtail mountain bike would also work fine … read more
8. Roc Du Maroc (6 stages, Morocco)
This North African MTB stage race is certainly very popular as the 2023 edition was sold out in 5 days. If you would like to participate in one the next editions, add the Roc Du Maroc MTB Stage Race to « my Bucket List » , we will notify you when the next edition is announced … read more
7. Girona MTB Singletrack (3 stages, Spain)
The Girona MTB Singletrack is the festival of mountain biking in the city. A unique event that welcomes people from all over the world with a common goal: to enjoy the essence of this sport to the fullest. Three days of pure MTB with ... read more
6. Bike Madrid-Lisbon Mountain (15 stages, Spain/Portugal)
As the name says, it’s mountain biking from the capital of Spain to the capital of Portugal. The Madrid to Lisbon Mountain Bike program is a challenging route and what is considered to be one of the most exciting adventures in Europe! It’s the longest 15 days, 1.255 km, 24200 hm … read more
5. Appenninica MTB Stage Race (6 stages, Italy)
The Appenninica MTB Stage Race is the most popular Italian mtb stage race! The Appenninica MTB Stage Race 2023 will have six stages instead of seven last year, but the spectacle in the Emilia-Romagna Apennines will remain intact, as will the difficulty and epicness of the challenge. The maximum number of participants will remain 150, in order to avoid overcrowding of the trails and ensure a high quality standard of the race ... read more
4. Andalucia Bike Race (6 stages, Spain)
For the first time since the inception in 2011 you don't need a partner anymore, so you can enjoy the Andalucia Bike Race as an individual rider. The 13th edition of the 6-day mtb stage race will start this year in Torredelcampo, Andalusia. You can still register until 19 February 2023 or until the 200 places available finish ... read more
3. Absa Cape Epic (8 stages, South Africa)
The Absa Cape Epic is the most popular African mtb stage race and is the only MTB stage race from the MTB Epic Series who made it to this list of most popular MTB Stage Races. The race is open to professional and amateur mountain bikers … read more
The 2023 edition of most televised mountain bike race in the world is already sold out, but when you add Absa Cape Epic to « my Bucket List » , we will notify you when the next edition is announced …
2. Five Continents Race Costa Blanca (4 stages, Spain)
The second most popular MTB stage race is the first on this years’ calendar and kicking off on January 26th, in Calpe, Costa Blanca, Alicante. The full race exists of 4 stages but also the half race of 2 stages is offered … read more
The 2023 edition is already sold out, but when you add Five Continents Race Costa Blanca to « my Bucket List » , we will notify you when the next edition is announced …
1. Volcat Platja D'Aro (2 stages, Spain)
The Volcat Platja D'Aro, the first of the three VolCAT 2023 events is the most popular MTB Stage Race. With 2 stages it's also the shortest stage race in the list. The upcoming edition will kick off Saturday 04 February 2023 and registrations are still open ... read more
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