The Minister of Education, Vocational Training, Physical Activity and Sports of the Government of the Canary Islands, Poli Suárez, presented the comeback of this competition on Tuesday, which is considered one of the “historic” events in island cycling.
According to a statement from the sports department of the Canarian Government, the race will take place from July 1 to 4, 2026. It is expected to gather 140 cyclists from elite U23 teams, which is the highest category before turning professional.
During the presentation, Poli Suárez was joined by Menchu Rosario, representing the Mancomunidad del Norte de Gran Canaria, and Carla Campoamor, Sports Councilor for the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria City Council. Both institutions, along with the Cabildo de Gran Canaria, are supporting the organization of this historic event. Noelia Pérez, representing the event organizers, was also present.
Participating teams will include some of the most prominent national squads, alongside several Canarian teams. Among these are the Gran Canaria Bike Team and two teams from Tenerife: Tenerife Bike Point and Tenerife Viclass. The organizers aim for this tour to establish itself as a benchmark in the national cycling calendar.
The route will traverse various municipalities in the north of the island, such as Artenara, Arucas, Firgas, Gáldar, Moya, Santa María de Guía, Tejeda, Teror, and Valleseco. This course will not only challenge the riders' endurance but also highlight the scenic beauty and diverse landscapes of northern Gran Canaria.
The competition will be structured into three stages. The first will be an individual time trial, starting in Villa de Moya and finishing in Fontanales, designed to test team coordination and strength. The subsequent two stages will be road races through the northern roads of Gran Canaria. The final day will depart from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and pass through several municipalities in the area before the grand finale.
“"Recovering this tour, which is part of our sport's history, undoubtedly means reconnecting with an important part of Gran Canaria's sports heritage."
The regional Sports Minister emphasized that this competition “marked the cycling calendar in the Canary Islands for decades” and its return is the result of “joint institutional work,” stressing that coordination benefits athletes and the region. Suárez also highlighted cycling's potential to project Canarias' image and foster sports role models among young people, solidifying the island as a venue for major sporting events.
“"It is a source of pride that a race of this nature starts in our city and allows us to explore some of the most representative landscapes of the north of the island."
“"This is a very important day for the island and especially for the eleven municipalities that are part of the Mancomunidad."
Finally, Noelia Pérez, on behalf of the organization, expressed gratitude for the institutional support and the key role of the regional Sports Minister in bringing the event back.
