Classic motorbikes back to Benahavis for Spain trial championship

Benahavis will be gearing up for the sound of roars as it prepares for another major weekend of motorsport as the Copa de España de Trial de Clásicas or ‘Spanish Cup for Classic Trial Motorbikes’ heads to the Costa del Sol on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24. Riders and fans from across the country will come in droves to the mountain village for the second round of the 2026 season.

More than 100 riders are expected to compete on restored machines dating back several decades, with categories covering a wide range of classic trial motorbikes. Organisers from Club Deportivo Motorista Benahavis have prepared an 11-kilometre route featuring 12 technical sections designed specifically for vintage motorcycles. 

Benahavis builds on earlier trial success

Interest in trial riding has crept up steadily in Benahavis following recent top-level competitions held in the area, including rounds of the Spanish Trial Championship and TrialGP events. Earlier races attracted large crowds and gave a real boost to the town. 

Competition starts early at 9am on both Saturday and Sunday, with riders completing two laps per day. Event organisers originally planned the championship round for Saturday, May 16 and Sunday May, 17 before moving it back one week due to the Andalucian election calendar.

Spanish championship battle heads south

All eyes will be on riders already fighting for early championship points after the opening round in Alpens, Catalonia, were held in April. RFME (Royal Spanish Motorcycling Federation) officials confirmed Benahavis as one of six venues included in the 2026 national calendar.

Support for the event comes from Benahavis Town Hall, the Federacion Andaluza de Motociclismo and the RFME.

Motorcycle heads and sporting fans should set their alarms and can head down to check out the amazing displays of restored machinery at its best over the weekend. For more information about the event, head to the Benahavis town hall website.