Castrillo Bike Race 2027

Tracks winding through cereal fields, open plateaus and stone villages: the Castrillo Bike Race is a 55 km MTB ride through the Odra-Pisuerga district from Castrillo de Murcia. It is an event made by and for the village, with a very friendly atmosphere and a real commitment to the environment: every rider leaves a tree planted. General information: - Date: Sunday 2027-05-09. The previous edition was held on Sunday 2026-05-10. - Edition: it would be the 9th; the 8th was held in 2026. - Location: Castrillo de Murcia (Burgos), starting and finishing at the arch at the entrance to the village. - Distance: 55 km with 1,200 m of elevation gain, over two laps of the same circuit. - Start: 09:30 in the previous edition, with an expected finish around 14:00. - Minimum age: 16 on race day. Federated and non-federated riders can take part. - Participants: about 500. - It is organised by the Junta Vecinal of Castrillo de Murcia and is part of the Burgos provincial MTB circuit. Why it is special: - With the "One cyclist, one tree" initiative, each entry plants a tree the following year; 1,775 trees have already been planted in the area. - Castrillo de Murcia is a village rich in tradition, known throughout Spain for its El Colacho festival. - The rider's bag includes local food products. - At 55 km and 1,200 m of climbing, it is a complete MTB challenge. Course: It covers 55 km with 1,200 m of climbing, over two laps of a circuit that starts and finishes at the village entrance arch. It runs on paths and tracks of Castrillo de Murcia and Villandiego, on the Burgos plateau. The circuit is marked and the track is available on the official website. The course is not fully closed to traffic, so riders must follow traffic rules. Timetable: in the previous edition bib pickup was from 08:00 to 09:00, the start at 09:30 and the expected finish around 14:00. The organiser will confirm the 2027 times. There is no start corral by finishing time: riders start together from the arch. Registration and prices: registration is on the Diputación de Burgos platform and closes on the Thursday before the race at 23:59. There is no on-site registration. In the previous edition entry cost €22 until 3 May and €27 from 4 May. 2027 prices are still to be published. Bib pickup: on race day, at the start area, showing ID. The chip and the GPS tracking device are handed out with the bib and must be returned at the end. There is no expo, but the village turns out for the race. Services: - Chip timing and GPS tracking. - Two aid stations on the course and one at the finish. - Rider's bag with sports and local products. - Bike wash area and showers. - Technical assistance on the course, an ambulance and support vehicles. - A tree planted for every rider. Basic rules: a helmet is mandatory and the number must be visible on the front of the bike. Riders must use the bins at the aid stations; anyone dropping litter outside them is disqualified. Tips: carry a phone, basic tools and a spare tube. Pace yourself on the plateau climbs and make the most of the aid stations. Bib exchange: registration is strictly personal and non-transferable, so no name change or bib change is allowed. There are no official waiting lists either. Alternatives to get a bib: register before 3 May for the best price and join the waiting list on Bibready with a bib alert. A bib exchange on Bibready is not possible for this race. FAQ: - When is it? On 2027-05-09. - How long is it? 55 km with 1,200 m of elevation gain. - Is it competitive? It is a timed MTB ride, open to federated and non-federated riders. - Can I register on the day? No. - Can I transfer my bib? No, registration is non-transferable.