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BMX winter training camp in Alicante: weather and tracks
January weather, racing tracks and how to book time for a training week.
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Quick answer: In January, Alicante averages highs of 17 °C and lows of 6.3 °C, around 3.6 rainy days and 181 hours of sunshine in the month (AEMET, 1981-2010), so you can train outdoors almost every day. There are five BMX racing tracks in the province in our directory: Alcoy, El Campello, La Nucía, San Vicente del Raspeig and the Miguel Hernández University track in Elche. No council publishes a specific hourly rate for its BMX track: track time is requested from the council or club that runs each track, and a federation licence or insurance is usually required.
Many teams and clubs from northern Europe look for a winter training week with an outdoor track. Alicante has a mild January and several BMX racing tracks less than an hour from the airport. Here's what the data says and how booking works.
January weather
According to AEMET's climate normals for the Alicante station, January is the coolest month but still good for training: an average high of 17 °C, an average low of 6.3 °C, just 0.4 frost days and 8 clear days on average. Mornings are cold; the best riding hours are usually mid-morning to mid-afternoon. Alcoy, inland and higher up, is cooler than the coast.
BMX racing tracks in the province
| Track | Run by | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| El Campello | Council (El Vincle sports centre); club: Club Ciclista El Campello | Booked through the council phone line after checking availability. Hosted the 2026 Spanish Cup. |
| La Nucía | Council (Ciutat Esportiva Camilo Cano) | 430 m with a 5 m start hill. Federation licence compulsory. |
| Elche (UMH) | Miguel Hernández University | 400 m, floodlights and an approved start gate. Hosted the 2025 UCI Open. |
| Alcoy | Council; club: BMX Alcoy CC | Licence or Jocs Esportius registration only. Inland, colder. |
| San Vicente del Raspeig | Sports department; club: Club BMX San Vicente | Access restricted when the club isn’t using it (2022 report). |
How much does track time cost?
No published rate
Usually the team or its federation requests the hours in writing from the council or club that runs the track, with dates, number of riders and the person in charge. In El Campello, the council says availability is checked on +34 965 63 49 19 and bookings are made up to 72 hours in advance; weekends depend on scheduled competitions. Its facility rules require a coach or group leader on site, helmet and gloves, and federation insurance for club training.
Planning the week
See a sample week
- Day 1: arrive at Alicante-Elche airport (ALC) and an easy spin.
- Days 2-3: gate starts and straights at a track with an approved gate (Elche or El Campello).
- Day 4: active rest or gym.
- Days 5-6: switch tracks (La Nucía, 5 m start hill) to work on long jumps.
- Day 7: race simulation and travel home.
Just an example: hours depend on what each council or club confirms.
What to bring
- A valid federation licence or insurance: several tracks require it.
- Full-face helmet, gloves and long clothing or pads.
- A warm layer for the mornings and waiting at the gate.
Planning a camp and want more information about a track? Email us at info@bmx.es.
Frequently asked questions
Is it too cold for BMX training in Alicante in January?
Not really: the average high is 17 °C and the average low 6.3 °C according to AEMET. Mornings are cool; ride from mid-morning to mid-afternoon.
Does it rain much in January?
Not much: about 3.6 days with 1 mm or more and 23 mm across the month on average (AEMET, 1981-2010).
How much does an hour of BMX track time cost?
There is no specific published rate for BMX tracks in the province. Ask the council or club that runs each track.
Do I need a licence?
At several tracks, yes: La Nucía and Alcoy require one, and El Campello requires federation insurance for club training.