from November 24th to 30th Gran Canaria , sponsored by Gran Canaria Tri Bike Run, an organization formed by Gran Canaria and local businesses. The event will feature the Slovenian cycling star, already considered among the best in history, along with some twenty renowned cyclists, including Italians Giulio Ciccone, Antonio Tiberi, and Lorenzo Rota, Czech rider Mathias Vacek, and Slovenian Urška Žigart. The Slovenian will complete part of his preseason training in Gran Canaria.
“Hello. I’m Tadej Pogačar, and I’m very happy to announce that I’ll be going to Gran Canaria this year for my preseason training and to participate in the TotalEnergies Gran Fondo Pico de las Nieves.” With these words, spoken this Tuesday in Toulouse, during the Tour de France rest day, alongside Tourism Councilor Carlos Álamo and promoter Daniel González, head of DG Eventos, the reigning Tour champion and cycling legend announced his presence on the island of Gran Canaria and his participation in the new Gran Canaria 365 event.
Thus, the world's best cyclist has signed with Gran Canaria through the Gran Canaria Tri Bike Run, a public-private initiative bringing together Gran Canaria Tourism and businesses in the sector. Tadej Pogačar, on his way to winning his fourth Tour de France, will train and compete on the island this autumn, helping to solidify its position as one of the world's leading cycling destinations with the Gran Canaria 365 event, a unique experience that will bring together more than twenty of the world's best cyclists, including the current world champion, from November 24th to 30th.
The Tourism Councillor of the Gran CanariaIsland Council, Carlos Álamo, together with the manager of DG Eventos, Daniel González, posed with the Slovenian cyclist, considered one of the great references of the international peloton, and who will not only participate in this experience, but has been named ambassador of the Gran Canaria 365 initiative, an ambitious commitment to position the island as a cycling paradise throughout the year.
“At Gran Canaria Tourism, we are working to make our island the best tourist destination for outdoor sports 365 days a year, and we have attracted Tadej Pogačar, the best cyclist of our time, convinced that this international exposure will bring us many cycling fans and professionals,” stated the Island Council's Tourism Councillor, who pointed out that tourists who come to the island to practice sports already represent 12% of the total. “Furthermore, it's good for the island because these tourists are more aware of sustainability and spend more locally,” added Carlos Álamo.
From November 24th to 30th, 2025, the cyclists will train at various locations across the island, taking advantage of Gran Canariaexcellent climate, high-quality infrastructure, and diverse landscapes. As a culmination, they will participate in the iconic TotalEnergies Gran Fondo Pico de Las Nieves, one of the most demanding and prestigious events on the cycling calendar.
Alongside the Slovenian star, the event will also feature more than twenty outstanding cyclists from the international peloton, such as the Italians Giulio Ciccone, Antonio Tiberi and Lorenzo Rota, the Czech Mathias Vacek, Elisa Balsamo and the Slovenian Urška Žigart, in a luxury lineup that reinforces the international projection of the event.
During that same week, a press trip will also take place with the participation of international media. This promotional activity aims to strengthen Gran Canaria global visibility and position the island as a key training location for the 2026 cycling season. 's
A long-term initiative
Gran Canaria 365 was born with a clear vision: to consolidate Gran Canaria as a leading international cycling destination 365 days a year. This strategy was designed by DG Eventos, with a solid track record in organizing high-level sporting events, and promoted by Gran CanariaTourism through the Tri Bike & Run program.
The combination of business vision, tourism strategy, and institutional support has resulted in a solid and ambitious proposal that seeks to attract not only professional cyclists but also amateurs and enthusiasts from around the world. With this commitment, Gran Canaria reaffirms its position as an ideal destination for enjoying cycling at any time of year.
For more information about the event, program details, participants and content related to the Gran Canaria 365 initiative, please visit the official website: www.grancanaria365.eu.
