Super Prestige Massi, Gran Premi Massi series launched for 2010

Marga Fullana (Massi) has won five times on the Houffalize World Cup course.

Marga Fullana (Massi) has won five times on the Houffalize World Cup course. (Image credit: Tour of Japan)

Organizers of the Super Prestige Massi and the Gran Premi Massi series announced the details of their 2010 mountain bike series in Casa Masferrer this week. The Spanish cross country races are the result of a partnership between title sponsor Massi and race organizers Ocisport.

The Super Prestige Massi is celebrating its third year in 2010. It will consist of seven rounds, beginning on March 28. Julien Absalon (Orbea) and Marga Fullana (Massi) are among those already confirmed for the opener. The series will run through June 27 and along the way will visit Huelva, Avilés, Vall de Lord, Cantabria and Berriz.

The International Catalan Cup, currently known as the Gran Premi Massi, is heading into its ninth year in 2001. It will begin on March 14 in Banyoles and then will have rounds in Corró d'Amunt, Flix, Vall de Lord, Santa Maria de Palautordera and Calaf before wrapping up in Barcelona in early October.

Super Prestigio Massi for 2010
March 28: Huelva
April 11: Avilés
May 9: Vall de Lord
May 30: Cantabria
June 27: Berriz

Gran Premi Massi for 2010
March 14: Banyoles
March 21: Corró d'Amunt
April 18: Flix
May 9: Vall de Lord
June 13: Santa Maria de Palautordera
September 19: Calaf
October 3: Barcelona

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Sue George is an editor at Cyclingnews.  She coordinates all of the site's mountain bike race coverage and assists with the road, 'cross and track coverage.