Vuelta a Sierra Espuña 2026

Vuelta a Sierra Espuña is a three-stage road cycling race held in the Sierra Espuña region of Murcia, Spain. It is structured around the municipalities belonging to the local tourist services association: Totana, Mula, Pliego, Alhama de Murcia, and Aledo. The race takes place from late April to early May and targets Elite Under-23 riders, not the professional WorldTour peloton. The course connects Aledo with La Santa de Totana over 130 kilometers, Alhama de Murcia with Pliego over 110 kilometers, and Pliego with Totana over 100 kilometers. Its inaugural edition featured 100 riders from 14 Elite U23 teams, with three teams from Murcia: Murcia Turística, Hierros Agüera, and Construcciones Softec. The race also serves as a qualifying event for the Spanish Championship, providing the local stage race with a distinct sporting objective beyond exploring the towns of Sierra Espuña.