The cycling team from Gran Canaria, the Gran Canaria Bike Team-EKD, has taken a significant step in its sporting career by competing in the demanding Bidasoa Itzulia 2026. This international event, held in the Basque Country between May 2 and 4, is recognized as one of the major showcases for U23 talent.

The team from the capital attended this high-level event with a block of riders including Cian Aranburu, Peru Garro, Oier Ugartemendia, Haritz Otaegi, Iker Ugartemendia, Matias Peñate, and Daniel Lado, under the race direction of Imanol Isasa. Participation in events of this magnitude is crucial for the island team's growth strategy.

The Gran Canaria Bike Team-EKD project focuses on the comprehensive development of its cyclists, exposing them to highly demanding competitive scenarios. The main objective is for these young talents to reach elite and professional levels in cycling.

The 2026 edition of the Vuelta al Bidasoa brought together over 150 cyclists from 15 countries, making it an international benchmark for assessing the potential of new generations. The team's sports management emphasizes the importance of competing against the best to foster athletic growth, orienting their calendar towards high-level and traditional races. Historically, the Bidasoa Itzulia has served as a launching pad for figures who later shone in the world elite, such as Abraham Olano or Carlos Sastre.