The mountain bike season officially begins this weekend with the celebration of the first round of the Open MTB XCO of Valencia. This year the headquarters in charge of giving the starting signal will be the Vall de Laguar, which will host two events, both organized by the Portal de La Marina-Xabia's Bike and Cycling Club Mussols Xabia Bikers.
In this new edition of the Trofeo BTT Laguar big news is the individual time trial to take place tomorrow, starting in Fontilles arrival in Campell.
Cyclists will depart from the 15 hours and will have a beautiful winding path, by some of the most beautiful trails in the area. But the pair of spectacular will be its hardness, it has 3,5 km where there 190 meters positive. It has the added incentive that will serve to meet the top leaders and the starting grid for Sunday's race.
On this second day mountain bike race will take place, similar to last year with minor variations that will allow better monitoring of testing by the public and introduce some new stretches of track and track travel. The circuit has just over 5 km and is characterized by very complete with technical and tough climbs, sinuous descents, fast track areas.
In short, a circuit of pure mountain biking with almost 200 meters of positive slope that will offer a real show for both the participants and the general public.
