Los 10.000 de Soplao

A new edition of the 10,000 Soplao is scheduled on May 21, June 4 , June 17 and 18 2022.

This event has not been held for two years due to the pandemic. The novelty is that the event will consist of 3 weekends instead of the traditional two. The disciplines are divided to ensure the safety of all participants.

The MTB-event is traditionally the largest, with 4,500 participants in the last few editions and will take place on 21 May, during a weekend entirely dedicated to MTB, with raffles, pre-race events and exhibitions.

The road cycling events will take place on 4 June, in a format that has attracted more than 1,500 cyclists in recent editions, with a route that combines landscapes along the Cantabrian Sea with mythical climbs such as Piedrasluengas or Collado de Hoz, close to the Picos de Europa.

There will also be the Ultramarathon, Marathon, Combined, Walking, Open Water Swimming, Soplaoman and Adapted, which will take place on 17 and 18 June.

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Where to stay

With thousands of riders converging on Cabezón de la Sal, event weekend is no time for a long transfer on race morning. Arriving the day before lets you collect your number without rushing, check the bike over and still be rolling to the start line with time to spare. Our certified bases in western Cantabria and the Asturian border sit within easy reach of the start, and they make a relaxed place to recover once the climbs are behind you.

Fortbike San Mateo – Los Corrales de Buelna, about 14 km from the start. The closest of our certified stays, this holiday home sits inside an 18th-century manor house and is built around the bike. There is a dedicated cycling space for safe storage, tools for any last-minute fix and a washing area, plus a full gym and indoor trainers for loosening the legs. It holds the Cycling Friendly Bronze certification.

Tinas de Pechón – Pechón, about 22 km from the start. A hotel-apartment complex on the green Cantabrian coast, with spacious rooms and apartments that include a kitchenette, which suits groups and anyone wanting to prepare their own pre-ride meal. Its Silver-certified Cycling Center offers secure bike storage, a professional tool cabinet, a bike wash and laundry for muddy kit, with bike rental available too.

Hotel Arcea Mirador de la Franca – La Franca (Asturias), about 29 km from the start. Right by the beach, this family-run hotel is a good choice if you are turning the weekend into a longer ride along the cliffs and coast. Bikes are stored securely with professional tools on hand, and the hotel lists a bike wash, bike rental, route information and a fitness area. It is Cycling Friendly Bronze certified.

Rooms fill quickly when the event comes round, so book early for race weekend. You can also browse more cycling-friendly accommodation across Spain.

Where can I rent a bicycle?

At Cycling Friendly we have a wide selection of rental bikes. Find yours!