La Remences Cyclosportive 2027

Green meadows at the foot of the Garrotxa volcanoes, the Coll de Capsacosta on the way to El Ripollès and the long climb to the Coll de Bracons: La Remences Cyclosportive is a great celebration of Catalan cycle touring. Its long 175 km route is a full mountain day starting and finishing in Sant Esteve d'en Bas. General information: - Date: Saturday 2027-05-08. - Edition: 30th. - Start and finish: Carrer Ample, Sant Esteve d'en Bas (La Vall d'en Bas, Girona). - Start: 08:00. - Route: 175 km with about 2,600 m of elevation gain. - Format: non-competitive cyclosportive on open roads, on the calendar of the Catalan Cycling Federation, the RFEC and the UCI. No results are published; the chip is only used for checkpoints. - Places: 2,200 across the long and short routes. - Minimum age: 18 during the year of the ride. - Organiser: Club Ciclista Bas. Why it is special: - It is one of the most traditional cyclosportives in Catalonia, with 30 editions and more than 2,000 riders each year. - It crosses three counties, La Garrotxa, El Ripollès and Osona, through mountain scenery and volcanic valleys. - The long route counts towards the Ciclopirineus Circuit, the Catalan Cycle Touring Challenge and the Ciclismo a Fondo circuit. - At the finish there is a final meal, showers, changing rooms and physiotherapists. Course: It covers 175 km with about 2,600 m of elevation gain. It passes Olot, the Coll de Capsacosta, Sant Joan de les Abadesses and Ripoll, returns towards La Vall d'en Bas and climbs the Coll de Bracons before descending to Manlleu and Cantonigròs and returning to the finish. On the long route, riders who do not pass the Manlleu checkpoint are classified on the short route. The courses and profiles are on the official website. Timetable: the start is at 08:00. In the previous edition the checkpoint cut-offs were: route split (km 96) at 12:00, Joanetes (km 97) at 12:15, Coll de Bracons (km 104) at 13:30, Manlleu (km 130) at 14:30 and Cantonigròs (km 148) at 15:45. The finish area closed at 17:00 in the previous edition. There is no start corral by finishing time: it is a mass start. Registration and prices: registration is online on the official website, with a single tiered price: - First 500 entrants: €65. - From bib 501 to 28 February: €72. - From 1 March to closing: €82. Non-federated riders add €10 for a day licence. Registration closes on 2027-04-25 at 23:59 (the website also mentions 26 April) or earlier if places run out. The price includes a Gobik jersey; for late entries it is not guaranteed at bib pickup. Bib pickup: in the previous edition it was on Friday from 17:00 to 21:00 at the Municipal Sports Hall in Sant Esteve d'en Bas, and on Saturday from 06:30 to 07:30. Bring ID and your federation licence if you have one. Someone else can collect it with copies of your documents and a signed authorisation. A wristband giving access to the aid stations and the meal comes with the bib. There is no expo as such, but the village has a great cycling atmosphere. Services: - Gobik jersey. - Seven aid stations: Capsacosta (km 29, drinks), Ripoll (km 55), Joanetes (km 99, drinks), Coll de Bracons (km 104), Manlleu (km 130), Cantonigròs (km 148) and the finish. - Final meal, showers, changing rooms and physiotherapists at the finish. - Coffee before the start and free supervised bike parking. - Mechanical assistance (labour is free), ambulances and a sweeper car. - Photo service and diplomas. Basic rules: a helmet is mandatory and the bib goes on the front of the handlebars. E-bikes, tandems and recumbents are allowed. As roads are open, traffic rules must be respected. Tips: Save energy for the Coll de Bracons, which comes after km 100, and keep an eye on the cut-offs. Bib exchange: entries are personal and non-transferable, so no name change or bib change is allowed; the organiser can exclude both riders involved. There are no refunds if you cannot take part. When places fill up, an official waiting list opens to cover justified withdrawals. Alternatives to get a bib: register early, as places usually run out, and join the waiting lists: the official one and the waiting list on Bibready with a bib alert. A bib exchange on Bibready is not possible for this ride. FAQ: - When is it? On 2027-05-08 at 08:00. - How long is it? 175 km with about 2,600 m of climbing. - How much does it cost? From €65 to €82, plus €10 if you are not federated. - Are there results? No, it is a non-competitive ride. - Can I transfer my bib? No, entries are non-transferable.