The Bassella Race is gearing up for its 2025 edition, which will take place on February 15 and 16 in the iconic town of Bassella, Lleida – registrations open this weekend, December 1.

Famous for unofficially opening the Spanish (at least) enduro season, and attracting some of the biggest names in our sport to a small town in north Spain, Bassella Race is on course for another bumper edition in 2025.

Attracting those big names for a season warm-up can usually mean one of the first occasions we get to see riders in the new livery and bikes in a season.

The races, which includes classes for just about anything with two-wheels, splits races across the weekend, with a Saturday Extreme race grabbing the headlines usually but Sunday’s main races bringing the enduro riders and fans in their 1000s.

New Features for 2025

This year’s Bassella will be split the popular Saturday Trail Race into three different categories – Light Trail, Medium Trail, and Maxitrail which has previously riders such as featured Pol Tarres and Antoine Meo – each with its own podium and independent classification.

For all those superstars who often turn up for the Saturday Extreme and then don’t race the main event, the organisers have bumped up cash prizes for the top five scratch riders on Sunday’s race too.

Registration Details

Registrations will be open from December 1, 2024, at midnight until February 9, 2025, or until the maximum limit of 1200 participants is reached.

As per tradition, bib numbers will be assigned in the order of registration, so if you want to secure a spot at the front of the starting grid, don’t wait too long!

Competitive Categories and Pricing

The competitive categories for the two-day event remain unchanged from previous editions:

Pro Xtreme

Pro

Pro Junior

Friends (30, 40, 50, 60, Women, Classic, and Trail)

The registration fee for these categories is €130.

For Saturday-only participants, the following categories are available:

Kids (65, 85, and 125)

Minikids 50 (non-competitive)

Classic Race (A/B)

Trail Race, with the three new subcategories (Light, Medium, and Maxitrail)

The fee for these is €45.

Fans Category: A Relaxed Experience

For those seeking a more laid-back experience, the FANS category allows riders to enjoy Saturday’s enduro trails without the pressure of competition. There will be no classifications or awards. The fee is €95, which includes accident and liability insurance.

Registration Tips

If you’ve participated in previous editions, remember to register through the ‘Private Rider Zone’ using your username and password. Make sure to: Complete the registration form. Pay the fee, with the added convenience of Bizum payment available this year.

Once the process is finalised, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your secured spot and all event details.

For any questions or issues, contact the organisers via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

More Information and Registration: www.bassella.com/BR1

Licensing Requirements

Organisers have clarified that a valid RFME/FCM license (annual or single-event) is mandatory for participation in the competitive categories. The cost of the license is not included in the registration fee, as riders must obtain it directly from the relevant federation.

The Kickoff to the Enduro Season

While not the first race of the year—other events like the National Hard Enduro or Cross-Country championships take place earlier—the Bassella Race is traditionally considered the official start of the enduro season.