Benidorm Cyclo-Cross World Cup: 17 January 2027 – Looking ahead to the 2031 World Championships 🚵

Fancy starting the year with a getaway that combines sport, excitement and the Mediterranean?

On 17 January 2027, the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup – Benidorm Costa Blanca returns ✨ A chance to discover this cycling discipline and enjoy Benidorm in winter, on Spain’s Costa Blanca 🚴‍♂️

🏆 And the excitement keeps building: Benidorm is looking ahead to 2031, when it will host the Cyclo-cross World Championships and the battle for the rainbow jersey 🌈

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📍 Where Does the Cyclo-cross World Cup Take Place in Benidorm?

The competition will take place on the course through Foietes and El Moralet parks in Benidorm, on the Costa Blanca in Alicante, Spain 🏝 These two parks provide the setting for the race, where riders will put their technical skills, endurance and reactions to the test on every lap 🚴‍♀️

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When planning your visit, use both parks as landmarks and check the official event map before setting off 👟 Also check the designated entrances, spectator areas and final schedule: finding the park doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve found the entrance to the event grounds 🌳

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🚴 What Makes Cyclo-cross Special?

If you’ve never watched a race, get ready to discover an action-packed cycling discipline! 🚵‍♀️

Cyclo-cross is raced over multiple laps on courses that can combine dirt, grass, sand, slopes and obstacles. At certain points, riders need to dismount and continue on foot, carrying their bikes on their shoulders 💪

From the designated spectator areas, you can watch riders pass several times, follow the overtaking action and feel the race unfold. You don’t need to be a cycling expert to enjoy the Benidorm Cyclo-cross World Cup: watching how riders tackle each challenge is part of the appeal 👏

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🌟 An International Cycling Event by the Mediterranean

The Benidorm race is part of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup, an international series featuring leading specialists in this cycling discipline 🚵

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Recent editions of the Benidorm Cyclo-cross World Cup on Spain’s Costa Blanca have seen victories from Mathieu van der Poel in 2023 and 2026; Wout van Aert in 2024; and Thibau Nys in 2025. In the women’s competition, Fem van Empel won in 2023, 2024 and 2025, while Lucinda Brand claimed victory in 2026.

A roll of honour that highlights the sporting calibre of this Mediterranean event! 🏆

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🌏 Benidorm Will Also Host the 2031 Cyclo-cross World Championships

Benidorm’s connection with the sport is set to grow: the city on Spain’s Costa Blanca has been awarded the 2031 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships, following an announcement in September 2026 🏆

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The two events are distinct: in 2027, you can enjoy a round of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup, where riders compete for points towards the series standings. In 2031, the world championship titles will be at stake. Check the exact dates and World Championships programme once they are officially published 🚴‍♂️

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🌊 Turn Race Day into a Costa Blanca Getaway

Make the most of your trip to stroll along the seafront, explore Benidorm’s old town or share a meal featuring local Alicante flavours 🦐 You can also extend your stay and discover more of the Costa Blanca, Spain 🥘

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Note: This content was created with AI assistance and reviewed, verified and edited by the Experiencias Costa Blanca team.

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