Description of the race
The Marcha Ciclodeportiva Aitana Tour is defined as non-competitive and consists of a race, the Gran Fondo Aitana Tour, of 155km and 3133m+. Several of the most emblematic mountain passes in Spain will be crowned, such as the Coll de Rates, the Puerto de Confrides, the Puerto de la Vall d’Ebo and the Puerto de Tudons.
The race is scoring in the Comunitat Valenciana‘s Road Cycling Touring Ranking .
The start time will be at 7:30 a.m. on 2 June 2024, with the start and finish at the Municipal Sports Centre in Callosa d’en Sarrià, Alicante.
- Medical assistance. Three type C ambulances (advanced life support) will be present throughout the course.
- Asistencia mecánica. We will have three mechanical assistance cars at the tail end of the race and at the start/finish area.
- Broom bus. If for any reason you put your foot down, you may end up on the march bus.
- Provisions. You will have full refreshments so that your strength does not fail you and you can enjoy the march.
How to get there
The race will take place on Sunday 2 June 2024 in Callosa d’en Sarrià, in the province of Alicante, in the heart of the Costa Blanca.
Both the start and finish of the March will be at the Callosa d’en Sarrià Municipal Sports Centre, Pda. Pla de Galbis, 1C, Carretera CV-755.
Road access is easy both from Benidorm and from Altea, taking the respective exits of the A7 freeway, although it is advisable to take exit 64 (Altea – Callosa d’en Sarrià) of the A7.
Parking
There will be no problem with parking. Several enclosures have been set up in the same departure/arrival area so that you can leave your vehicle with total peace of mind. In addition, there are 6 other parking lots in the town, so the service is more than covered.
Everything will be perfectly signposted and both the Municipal Police and private security, Civil Protection and our volunteer staff will be able to tell you where to park if you have any doubts.
Pick up your bib number
The collection of the race bib, the identification bracelet and the runner’s bag will take place in the Expo area, a few metres from the start, at the following times:
- Saturday 1/06/2024, from 12:00h to 14:00h and from 16:00h to 21:00h.
- Sunday 2/06/2024 from 06:00 hours until 07:15 hours.
To pick up the bib and the identification bracelet it is mandatory to present the ID and the R.F.E.C. license for federated cyclists and the ID for non-federated cyclists.
Runner’s bag
In it you will find the official jersey, mandatory to participate in the March. A high quality garment, specially designed for Aitana Tour by GSPORT
BLUB, a leading brand in bicycle maintenance products, provides a bottle of ceramic oil to the rider’s bag.
And of course, thanks to Victory Endurance you will find a complete set of top quality sports nutrition products.
You will also find tourist and cultural information about the area, and we will include a list of recommended places to eat.
Bicycle parking
We will have a bicycle parking guarded in an enclosed area guarded by private security, to which you can only access to pick up your bike after accreditation with your identification bracelet. This way, you can eat in peace, go to the changing rooms or take a dip in the swimming pool of the Municipal Sports Center with total peace of mind.
Showers, changing rooms and swimming pool
You will be able to change and shower at the Sports Center facilities, which have changing rooms and showers with hot water.
And as it is already hot in June, the municipal swimming pool will be ready if you want to take advantage and take a refreshing swim.
Refreshments
The March will provide you with seven refreshment stations, three with liquids and solids, and four with liquids, all of quality, with natural products of proximity and sports supplementation from Victory Endurance. In addition to the final refreshment station at the finish line, where you can replenish your strength and take your lunch.
Bicycle workshop
We will have three mechanical assistance cars during the ride and a permanent installation at the start/finish area, so any incident with your bike will be covered.
Photo booth and photographic service
You will have a photo booth at your disposal so that you can take a photo with your friends and your bikes. In addition, he will take care of a small photographic report for those of you who wish to do so.
Expo area
In the area of the Sports Centre there will be several marquees with companies that will show you their products. You will be able to see the novelties in materials and services oriented to the world of cycling, together with gastronomic and handicraft products produced in the area. You can see more information in this link Zona Expo.
Rules of the race
It will certainly be a great experience. Don’t let them tell it to you.
