Benalmádena’s beloved Bicycle Festival turns 40

Benalmádena’s Bicycle Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary this Sunday, April 6.

A family-friendly cycling event is being held and expected to draw more than a thousand participants, according to local reports.

The Benalmádena Bicycle Festival

Organised by the Benalmádena City Council’s Sports Department, the festival kicks off at 11:00 am at the Arroyo de la Miel Sports Centre. According to Benalmádena.es, two cycling routes will be available: a children’s course for little ones born between 2020 and 2022, involving 30-minute laps around the athletics track, and an 8.6-kilometre urban route through Arroyo de la Miel and Benalmádena Costa. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The event isn’t competitive, it’s just for fun. Councillor for Sports Alejandro Carretero said, “We expect around a thousand runners to participate in this fun event that combines a good atmosphere, costumes, and sports, and where the most important thing is to have fun.” (Cited by Area Costa del Sol).

However, there is some competition involves as participants are being encouraged to dress up, with prizes for the most original costumes and bicycles, as well as rewards for the two primary schools with the highest participation. Gift raffles will also take place during the event.

Various municipal departments, local clubs including UDA Benalmádena and Crazy Legs Skating, and community businesses are supporting the celebration.

Carretero added, “We’ve reached a round number, 40 editions, of a festival that has become a very important tradition for our municipality.”

Find more event information here.

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