Record 570 riders make Mojácar home for Europe’s only Titan Desert race
A record 570 mountain bikers spent four days racing over the Sierra Cabrera, through the Tabernas desert and up to […]
570 mountain bikers descended upon Mojácar from October 1-4 for the seventh Škoda Titan Desert Almería race, marking the first time the town hosted Europe's only Titan Desert race. The event took place in the Sierra Cabrera, Tabernas desert, and Velefique, with Mojácar serving as the race's main base for the first time. A record-breaking 570 riders, including 60 women, participated in the event, which was the largest field in the race's seven-year history.
The race route was revised for 2026, covering 310 kilometers with over 6,600 meters of climbing, making it a more challenging course for mountain bikers. The first stage began with a 73-kilometer loop from Marina de la Torre through the Sierra Cabrera, finishing by the sea. The final stage brought the riders back to Mojácar, concluding a week-long event that brought tourism and attention to the coastal town during the off-peak winter months.
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