101km24h La Legión MTB 2027

The sound of 3,200 bikes leaving Ronda in the early morning, with the Legion seeing the riders off: the 101km24h La Legión MTB is one of the great mountain-bike events in Andalusia. It covers 101 km of tracks and paths in the Serranía de Ronda, through white villages and mountain scenery, with an atmosphere only this event can create. General information: - Date: weekend of 8 and 9 May 2027. - Edition: 27th. - Start and finish: Ronda. The start is at the football ground. - Organiser: Club Deportivo La Legión 101 km, with the 4th Tercio of the Spanish Legion. It is a civil-military event. - Towns: Ronda, Arriate, Alcalá del Valle, Setenil de las Bodegas, Montejaque and Benaoján, with part of the course around the Sierra de Grazalema. - Mode: MTB, 101 km with 2,968.4 m of elevation gain. - Time limit: 12 hours, starting on 2027-05-08 at 08:30 with the finish closing at 20:30. - Places: 3,200. - Age: 19 to 75 by 2027-12-31. - Only MTB bikes are allowed; e-bikes, gravel and hybrid bikes are not permitted. - Anyone who completes the 101 km with every checkpoint becomes a «Cientounero». Why it is special: - Riding among thousands of cyclists in the Legion's atmosphere is a unique experience. - The course passes through Setenil de las Bodegas, Montejaque and Benaoján and the Sierra de Grazalema area. - There are rankings for civil and military categories. - The organisers and volunteers take care of every detail along the 101 km. Course: 101 km on dirt tracks, paths and some road sections, with 2,968.4 m of elevation gain and 11 aid stations. The cut-offs are: - Puerto del Monte (km 30), at 12:00. - Setenil de las Bodegas (km 53), at 14:00. - Cortijo Chinchilla (km 63), at 16:00. - Montejaque barracks (km 73), at 17:05. - Benaoján station (km 88), at 19:00. - Finish (km 101), at 20:30. The course is not generally closed to traffic. The official courses are on the website. Timetable: - Friday 2027-05-07: bib pickup from 09:00 to 21:00 and the Pasta Dinner on the Alameda del Tajo from 20:00. - Saturday 2027-05-08: the football ground opens at 06:30. The MTB starts at 08:30 and the individual and team march at 09:45, after the military ceremony, «El Novio de la Muerte» and the traditional cheers. - Finish closing: MTB at 20:30 on Saturday; march and teams at 09:45 on Sunday 2027-05-09. The MTB start corral closes at 08:05 and the start is at 08:30. The MTB prize-giving is on Saturday at 19:45 at the Teatro Vicente Espinel. Registration and prices: - Pre-registration is mandatory from 2026-12-14 to 2027-01-11. It gives no priority and does not guarantee a place. - Registration is first come, first served: teams on 2027-01-16, MTB on 2027-01-23 and individual march on 2027-01-30, all at 10:00. - Price: €85 for federated athletes and €90 for non-federated. For teams it depends on how many members are federated. Bib pickup: from Saturday 2027-05-01 to Thursday 2027-05-06, 09:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 21:00, and on Friday 2027-05-07 from 09:00 to 21:00. It is at the sports centre on the El Burgo road in Ronda. You can also request delivery by MRW (€8, mainland Spain only) until 2027-03-31, or authorise someone else from your registration. There is no expo as such, but Ronda is devoted to the event all week. Services: - Participant bag with t-shirt, thermal blanket, neck tube, wristbands and 1 gel. - 11 aid stations. - Medical assistance and evacuation from withdrawal points. - Finisher medal, sweatshirt and diploma. - Free photos, when the service is available. - Showers at the El Fuerte sports centre, bike parking or storage and a Pasta Dinner. Tips: - Carry the mandatory gear: MTB helmet, 1 litre of water, thermal blanket, whistle, charged phone and a copy of your ID. - Service your bike thoroughly and carry the basics to fix punctures. - Plan for the cut-offs, especially km 30 at 12:00. - Eat at every aid station: there are almost 3,000 m of climbing. Bib exchange: the bib is personal and non-transferable. No name change, bib change, place swap or change of mode is allowed. If you cannot take part, you request withdrawal: 75% is refunded until February, 50% in March, 25% in April and nothing from May. The place then goes to the official waiting lists, called the «lista de reserva», for that mode. Only pre-registered people can join them. Alternatives to get a bib: pre-register before 2027-01-11 to take part in the registration process and join the official reserve list, where you can check your position in your registration. Also join the waiting list on Bibready with a bib alert to follow the news. A bib exchange on Bibready is not possible for this event. FAQ: - When is it? The start is on 2027-05-08 at 08:30. - How long is it? 101 km with 2,968.4 m of elevation gain. - Can I ride an e-bike or gravel bike? No, only MTB bikes. - How much does it cost? €85 federated and €90 non-federated. - Can I transfer my bib? No, the bib is non-transferable.