SA Costa Brava Sunset 2026

Event Overview

SA Costa Brava Sunset is a cycling adventure based in Palamós, Girona, Spain, organized by Klassmark. The event is designed around the landscapes of the Costa Brava and has historically offered both gravel and MTB routes, with the experience focused more on exploration and adventure than traditional road racing.

A distinctive feature of the Sunset format is riding into the evening. Previous editions have used GPS-based routes, requiring riders to navigate the course themselves, while bicycle lights become essential as daylight fades. The event has also incorporated different route options for riders with varying levels of experience.

For the 2026 edition, third-party event listings currently show October 4, 2026, in Palamós, with 50 km and 85 km gravel options, but the listing is explicitly marked “Unconfirmed.” No corresponding 2026 event details are currently confirmed on the organizer’s website.

For official information and registration, visit https://www.klassmark.com/sacostabravasunset/.

Ride Experience

• Costa Brava scenery: Ride through the coastal landscapes around Palamós.
• Gravel and MTB adventure: Previous editions have included both gravel and mountain-bike routes.
• Sunset and night riding: The format is built around the transition from daylight into the evening, making bike lights an important part of the experience.
• GPS navigation: Previous Sunset editions used GPS-guided, non-marked routes, adding a self-navigation element.
• Flexible challenge: Historical editions offered multiple route distances for different riding levels.

Why It Stands Out

• A true adventure format: More focused on exploration and the riding experience than conventional racing.
• Unique evening atmosphere: Sunset light and night riding give the event a character that differs from daytime gravel events.
• Costa Brava setting: Palamós provides a distinctive Mediterranean backdrop for gravel and MTB riding.
• Combination of navigation and endurance: GPS navigation adds another layer of challenge beyond distance and elevation.

Summary

SA Costa Brava Sunset combines gravel and MTB adventure with the distinctive landscapes and evening atmosphere of Palamós on Spain’s Costa Brava. Its GPS-based format and sunset-to-night riding make it especially appealing to riders looking for an adventurous experience rather than a conventional race.