Like every spring, the time comes for one of the most important sports events on the Ibizan calendar: the Return to Ibiza MTB SIROKO by Shimano, which this year celebrates its 25th anniversary coinciding, as usual, with the Easter, so that cyclists from all over the country can enjoy it.
The race, a true cycling classic that offers incredibly beautiful routes, is being held this year from April 2-5, 2026.
Given that this is such a special edition, there will be many high-level athletes, such as Alejandro Valverde"El Bala", who competes alongside Fran Pérez; Olympic medalists David Valero Serrano and David Valero; Marga Fullana, a true icon of the sport, Olympic medalist and world champion; the legend of mountain biking José Antonio Hermida; Tessa Kortekaas, winner of previous editions; the Swiss Janina Wust, one of the best MTB marathon specialists internationally; or two motor racing figures who regularly participate in the event as Marc Coma and Pablo Nieto.
A unique mountain bike experience in which to discover and enjoy the most natural side of Ibiza, with two marathon stages and another cross country, and whose great attraction is the opportunity to rTour the island from end to end through the most impressive and beautiful places that you can imagine.
With its epicenter in San Antonio, it has a accumulated unevenness of about 6.000 meters and it is a test designed to attend as a family or with companions, because they are organized around them different parallel activities.
The organization offers packs of reservations that include accommodation and logistics to facilitate the stay of the participants.
The collection of Dorsal and Official presentation is the Thursday 2 of April of 2026 at 19:30h at the Passeig de Ses Fonts Of San Antonio.
La first stage the Friday 3 of April 2026Departing from Ibiza Town and arriving in San Antonio, passing through Santa Gertrudis and Pla de San Mateo. Saturday 4 2026 April the dispute queen stage, with greater mileage and technical difficulty, traversing the north of the island, starting from Santa Eulalia and ending in San Antonio. Finally, the 5 Sunday of April 2026 the final step closing event, with start and finish in San Antonio and a party at the finish line.
Please note, as strict regulations are in place regarding passage through protected areas, with penalties of more than 120 minutes for whom it is do not respect the layout marked.
This year, the organization has confirmed that the 25th Anniversary Podium of Honor have a Special tribute to the pioneers of the race, led by Marga Fullana, to emphasize that they have been part of the DNA of the Vuelta since its inception. Furthermore, the female participation has reached a historical record This year, exceeding 15% of the total number of registered participants, a figure that continues to grow.
