The Palace of the Provincial Council of Almería hosted the official presentation of the Škoda Titan Desert Almería 2026. The race, now in its seventh edition in the region, has once again seen its registrations sell out, highlighting its growing popularity.
Institutional representatives including José Antonio García Alcaina, President of the Provincial Council of Almería, Francisco García, Mayor of Mojácar, and Aránzazu Martín Moya, Delegate of the Government of the Junta de Andalucía in Almería, along with Titan World Series directors Jon Iriondo and Manuel Tajada, attended the event.
New details for the event, taking place between October 1st and 4th, were announced. The race introduces Mojácar as its new venue and will feature three entirely new stages within its Almería route. The course has been redesigned to be more challenging for mountain bikers, with constant climbs and descents, fewer sandy sections, and spectacular landscapes that are a hallmark of the event.
José Antonio García Alcaina emphasized the province's suitability for cycling, highlighting its topography that allows for a varied and demanding route, showcasing new corners of the Costa de Almería.
Aránzazu Martín underscored the support from the Junta de Andalucía, mentioning the 'Desafío Ambassador' project which offers free registration to twelve Andalusian cyclists, six men and six women, promoting equality in sports. She also recalled the awarding of the Bandera de Andalucía to the race for its provincial projection.
Francisco García welcomed participants to Mojácar, a municipality of approximately 8,000 inhabitants that will offer participants a combination of beach, mountain, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Jon Iriondo, General Director of Titan World Series, praised the strong collaboration between the organization, institutions, and sponsors, which ensures the success of this cycling adventure.
The new route comprises four stages, covering over 300 kilometers and accumulating more than 6,000 meters of positive elevation gain. The queen stage, the Škoda We Love Cycling, which includes the ascent to the Alto de Velefique, remains unchanged.
Manuel Tajada described the course as a tough and novel challenge, designed to appeal to mountain bikers seeking a completely new experience, featuring unprecedented landscapes and significant elevation changes.
Technically, the first stage will cover 73 km with 2,053 m of elevation gain (difficulty 5), followed by an inverse stage of 74 km and 1,650 m (4). The queen stage will be 100 km with 2,286 m (5), and the final stage, measuring 60 km with 670 m (3), will conclude the competition.
