Gran Fondo BIBE Transbizkaia

The Gran Fondo BIBE Transbizkaia is a non-competitive road cyclosportive in the mountains of Bizkaia, Basque Country. The latest edition took place on Sunday 7 June 2026, starting at 08:00 in Durango (Landako Gunea) and finishing with the climb to the Sanctuary of Urkiola.

Routes and distances

• Gran Fondo: 179 km with 3,500 m of elevation gain, eight climbs and a finish at the Sanctuary of Urkiola.
• Medio Fondo: 122 km with 2,445 m of elevation gain and six climbs. It has its own route from Munitibar and also finishes at Urkiola.
• La Piccola: 75.6 km with 1,200 m of elevation gain, finishing in Durango. The organisers’ listing marked this distance as cancelled in 2026.

Registration

For the 2026 edition, entries were handled through RockTheSport and opened in December 2025, with a promotional early rate that ended on 25 January and a second price tier afterwards. The date of the next edition has not been announced yet. Check the official website for news.

Why ride it

All three distances share a start in Durango, and the two longer routes end on the Urkiola climb. The Gran Fondo packs eight climbs into 179 km, which makes it a serious test for riders who enjoy sustained effort on Basque mountain roads.

Where to stay

With 179 km and eight passes ahead of you, the night before matters as much as the training behind you. Our certified cycling accommodation around Durango lets you arrive the day before, collect your bib without rushing, and still be at the start line early on Sunday morning. It also gives tired legs a proper place to recover afterwards, in the valleys and hills of Bizkaia and neighbouring Álava.

Hotel Seminario Bilbao – Derio, about 24 km from the start. This three-star hotel in a stately former seminary building holds our Cycling Friendly Bronze certification and has a long track record with cycling groups. Riders get a private area for their bikes, repair tools and supplies, a bike wash and bike rental, while laundry and massage help you reset after the Urkiola finish. The neighbouring Seminario Jatetxea restaurant serves menus adapted to cyclists, and sports physiotherapy is available by appointment.

Zuia Suites – Murgia, Álava, about 28 km from the start. Modern, functional apartments suit riders travelling with friends or family. There is a secure bike room with a workshop and cleaning area, plus private outdoor bike parking, so your machine is race-ready before the start. Breakfast can be ordered to your door, and the hosts can point you towards local routes and tourist information for a relaxed day either side of the event.

Event weekend fills up quickly, so book early. You can also browse more cycling-friendly accommodation.