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🚵🏼♂️The Laureus Coast to Coast Challenge - San Sebastián to Barcelona, June 2026
In June 2026, 15 riders will take on one of the most spectacular cycling challenges in Europe, riding over 600km from San Sebastián to Barcelona, climbing more than 11,000 metres through the heart of the Pyrenees, all in aid of Laureus Sport for Good.
Led by Sir Chris Hoy, six-time Olympic gold medallist and 11-time World Champion, this exclusive five-day adventure is not just a test of physical endurance. It is a powerful statement that sport changes lives.
Every kilometre ridden, every climb conquered, raises vital funds to support young people around the world who need it most.
I've seen first-hand the challenges young people face globally. Sport offers hope and opportunity. In Laureus' 25th year, I've created the Laureus Coast to Coast Challenge, raising funds to make that hope a reality and empowering young people to unlock their potential.
The Challenge
From 8 -12 June 2026, our riders will cover five breathtaking stages through northern Spain:
- Day 1: San Sebastián → Navarra - 145km, 3,308m climbing
- Day 2: Navarra → Boltaña - 160km, 2,098m climbing
- Day 3: Boltaña → Cellers - 136km, 2,506m climbing
- Day 4: Cellers → Valbona de Monges - 99km, 1,580m climbing
- Day 5: Valbona de Monges → Castelldefels - 104km, 1,867m climbing
This is not a leisurely tour. It is an extraordinary physical feat, and every rider is committed to making it count.
Why we ride
There has never been a more urgent time to invest in young people. Today, 244 million children are out of school globally. Youth unemployment runs at more than double the adult rate. Violence affects an estimated 1 billion children every year. And 10-20% of young people worldwide are living with mental health challenges.
Sport has the power to change this, and the evidence is clear.
In 2025, Laureus Sport for Good reached over 324,000 lives across 39 countries, a 20% increase on the previous year. With 330 programmes and initiatives supported worldwide, the foundation is delivering real, measurable change at scale.
Across those programmes, 21,244 coaches were trained, with 44% being female, double the number from 2024. 58% of participants were women and girls, up from 51% the year before.
From 164 programmes in Europe to 55 in Africa, 34 in Asia, and 15 each in North America and South America, Laureus is reaching the young people who need hope the most.