Five Continents Race Costa Blanca

The Five Continents Race Costa Blanca, known internationally as the Costa Blanca Bike Race (CBBR), is a mountain-bike stage race on the Alicante coast. The 2027 edition runs from Thursday 11 to Sunday 14 February 2027, with Calpe as its base. It starts on the Thursday at 10:00 and finishes on the Sunday at 15:00.

Routes and distances

The race is offered in two formats, each open to individual riders and to teams, with separate e-bike categories:

• CBBR Full: four stages over four days.
• CBBR Half: two stages, for riders who want the race experience over a shorter format.

Stage distances and elevation for 2027 have not been published at the time of writing. The organiser describes the Calpe stage as a coastal start followed by technical climbs, pine-forest trails and a fast final descent, with aid stations every 20 km and chip timing. Check the official website for the stage details once they are released.

Registration

Registration opened on 25 August 2026 and closes on 5 February 2027 at 23:59 through the official platform. Prices rise in steps: for Full, €240 until 31 October 2026, €260 until 30 November, €295 until 10 January 2027 and €325 until 5 February. For Half, the same steps are €115, €125, €140 and €150. The e-bike categories share the Full and Half prices. Full details are on the official website.

Why race it

The Costa Blanca Bike Race is a multi-stage event held in mid-winter, when many riders from colder countries look for a warm-weather block of racing. Its Full and Half formats let both committed stage racers and newcomers to the discipline take part, and e-bike riders have their own categories. Calpe, on the Mediterranean coast, gives the race a seaside start before the trails head inland.

Where to stay

With the race based in Calpe, sleeping in or right next to town means a short walk or spin to the start line on Thursday morning, and an easy shuffle back for a shower and a proper meal after each stage. Arriving the day before gives you time to sort your registration, build the bike and settle in. The hotels below are all certified Cycling Friendly accommodation in and around Calpe.

Gran Hotel Sol y Mar – Calpe, in town. A four-star seafront hotel that, by its own account, is a regular choice of professional teams. It has a dedicated cycling centre with a wash area and tools, a gym, an 800 m² spa with sports massages, and a buffet restaurant. After four days of racing, the massage and thermal circuit will be welcome.

Hotel Bahía Calpe – Calpe, in town. A seven-storey, sea-facing hotel with 278 rooms, indoor parking and a rooftop lounge bar. Its listing shows bike repair tools, mechanical aid, a bike wash and picnic service, so the machine can be race-ready without leaving the building.

Apartamentos Turísticos Home in Calpe – Calpe, in town. Bronze-certified apartments with a bicycle garage, tools, laundry and a pool. A sensible option for riders who prefer self-catering and a more modest budget, close to restaurants and the beach.

Grand Villa Peñón – Calpe, about 2 km from the start. A villa built for cyclists and teams, with seven en-suite bedrooms, secure bike storage, a cleaning and maintenance area, and a heated infinity pool, jacuzzi, sauna and hammam for recovery. It suits a group of friends or a team sharing one base.

AR Diamante Beach Spa – Calpe, about 3 km from the start. A four-star beach hotel with boxes for bike adjustments, an assisted biomechanics room, a spa, picnic service and an international buffet. Its listing notes the hotel’s involvement with the Costa Blanca Bike Race, which should help riders who want to talk through the event.

Rooms fill quickly around race weekend, so book early, and browse more cycling-friendly accommodation to compare options.