“Full of Life”: More than 400 riders prepare to tackle challenging Axarquia 74km route

More than 400 cyclists are expected to take to the roads of the Axarquia on Sunday, November 15, for the fifth year of the Clásica Ciclista Rincon de la Victoria, Lleno de Vida.

The 74-kilometre event will start at 9.30am from Plaza Gloria Fuertes in La Cala del Moral, with riders facing a demanding route through the comarca’s villages and hills. Rincon de la Victoria Town Hall has published the official announcement of the 2026 cycling race.

Organised by Rincon de la Victoria Town Hall and the Calabahía Cycling Club, the event is designed for competitive amateur cyclists. The opening four kilometres will be ridden at a controlled pace before the race gets under way.

Winding way through Axarquia

The route takes participants through Moclinejo, Almachar, El Borge, Cutar, Benamargosa, Comares, Olias and Totalan before returning to La Cala del Moral.

Although the distance may appear manageable for experienced riders, the course is far from flat. It includes more than 2,000 metres of accumulated climbing and four demanding ascents: Moclinejo, Cútar, Salto del Negro near Comares and Santopitar. The Calabahia Cycling Club’s technical race information and route details provide further information for participants.

The event is expected to bring a large group of cyclists to local roads during the morning, so motorists travelling through the area should be prepared to encounter the race and allow extra time for their journeys. Drivers should follow any instructions from traffic officers and event marshals. Details of specific road closures and reopening times have not been confirmed in the information available.

Still time to take part

Cyclists wishing to take part can register through the Andalucian Cycling Federation’s race registration page. The latest published entry fees are €35 for federated riders and €47 for those who are not federated. Registration is due to close at 3pm on Thursday, November 12.

With a challenging mountain route and a field expected to exceed 400 participants, the Clásica offers a demanding test for riders while bringing a sporting event to several communities across the Axarquia. It follows other cycling events in Rincon de la Victoria, where close to 1,000 people recently took part in the town’s Día del Pedal.

The start and finish area at Plaza Gloria Fuertes is also expected to be a focal point for supporters watching the cyclists set off and return.