VII Challenge Ciclista de la Subbética 2026

Lucena will be the setting for the second stage of the VII Challenge Ciclista de la Subbética. The Ronda del Valle will be the start and finish point of a 122-kilometer stage, with a peloton of approximately 170 riders. This junior competition stage is the longest of the three days, taking the peloton through various municipalities of the Subbética before returning to Lucena. The route is demanding with several climbs and intermediate sprints. The total competition will cover about 310 kilometers over three days with over 6,000 meters of elevation gain.