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History of the Sierra de Paterna Route<\/h1>\n

Paterna Bike Marathon was born on a story that began in 2001, when a small
group of cycling enthusiasts turned the trails of the Sierra de Paterna into a
a meeting point for Andalusian and national mountain biking.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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El Ca\u00f1onazo Cycling Club 2014.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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From a crazy idea to a legendary route (2001 - 2003)<\/h2>\n

In 2001, our first president, Jos\u00e9 Peinado<\/strong>, he came up with the idea of organising
a cycle touring route through the Pata del Caballo<\/strong>. That first edition of the
Route \u201cPata del Caballo\u201d (Horse's Leg)\u201d<\/em>, The project, set up almost as a family, with letters sent to clubs
from all over Andalusia and the registrations attended by telephone in his own house, gathered no less than
that 263 participants<\/strong>. A real milestone for a first time.<\/p>\n

The City Council collaborated from the start, providing sandwiches and lunch, and from the
second edition the organisation moved to El Ca\u00f1o\u00f1azo Cycling Club<\/strong> together with the
Town Hall. The first three routes were entirely cycle touring, non-competitive and free of charge,
with refreshments and a final meal for everyone.<\/p>\n

Already in the fourth edition<\/strong> times began to be taken and trophies handed out, but the essence
cyclotourist was never lost: the aim was always for the participant to enjoy the route.
over and above pure competition.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n


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The grandfather, Jos\u00e9 Peinado, was the founder of our club and creator of the Villa de Paterna route, of which he was in charge for 16 years.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

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Growth, federation and major events<\/h2>\n

Over the years, the Route has grown in kilometres, services and participants.
In the fifth issue<\/strong> a small fee began to be charged and the first
online registrations, in addition to offering for the first time the official jersey<\/strong> of the Route.
Later, the timing was changed to chip timing and the race was federated, with judges.
of the Andalusian Cycling Federation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The layout evolved, always with the same philosophy: to reconcile the beauty of the landscape with the
landscape with the toughness of the route. A large part of the route runs through the
Pata del Caballo National Game Preserve<\/strong>, with its ravines, broken tracks and panoramic views.
that have become a hallmark of their identity.<\/p>\n

This growth was reflected in the number of registrations, reaching figures in excess of
2,000 participants<\/strong> and hosting some of the most important events in the calendar
MTB:<\/p>\n