David Valero and Carlos Coloma, Olympic MTB medalists at the Tokyo 2020 and Rio 2016 Games respectively, will be next to Dawn dew, Spanish XCO champion, the main References to follow in the I edition of the Madrid-Murcia NoN Stop that will take place from November 12 to 14, 2021 with departure in Rivas Vaciamadrid.
The test, organized by RPM Sports, It will consist of 650 kilometers and 45 hours limit to complete the route, in a commitment to cycling by hosting this new team mountain bike event in an uninterrupted format that will connect Rivas-Vaciamadrid with the capital of the region of Murcia.
For the occasion they have signed up Dawn dew, current Spanish XCO champion, David Valero and Carlos Coloma, Olympic medalists, Pablo Rodriguez, World Cup runner), Luis León Sánchez, professional road racer champion of Spain on road in 2020, among others.
This challenge It will allow you to live the experience of crossing Spain from the center to the southeast, without mandatory stops and with a limit of 45 hours. Participants will be able to enjoy the most characteristic places of La Mancha and enter the mountainous terrain of the Region of Murcia, ending on the Mediterranean coast. The test presents a route without major technical steps and with a favorable positive slope. The The only difficulties are concentrated in the Alarcón reservoir area (Cuenca).
Once overcome, the cyclists They will pedal along large tracks parallel to the Júcar river that will take them to the Murcian community. There they will enter through Yecla, following the Vera Cruz road to Caravaca. From this point, a very fast track will take the participants to the finish line, located in the city of Murcia.
This competition has a linear ‘non stop’ format; that is, without mandatory stops. On their way, participants will find hydration stations, where they can take over from other members of their team.
Therefore, the strategy is key for the development of the test, since none of the stops or relay is mandatory. In the assigned positions the participants will find a space where they can spend the night, counting on their assistance vehicles. The course of the test will not be arrowed, but it will be mandatory and must be followed by GPS.
The appointment is open to participants to participate in teams of a maximum of 4 people or individually. The Madrid-Murcia is aimed at all types of MTB fans with a great adventurous spirit and who are looking for a new way to enjoy this sport through a major challenge.