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The MTB Bomberos del Levante Almeriense race returns this weekend after…

ALMERÍA.- The Provincial Council of Almería has presented this Thursday the MTB Bomberos del Levante Almeriense race, which is held this weekend after the stoppage caused by covid-19 with a 40-kilometre circuit that features the natural habitat of the roads and paths of Turre.

The deputy for Sports, José Antonio García, the head of the fire station, Francisco Flores, and one of the organizers of the event and firefighter, Antonio Abad, participated in the presentation ceremony that was held at the Provincial Palace of the Diputación. , as indicated by the provincial institution in a note.

This great sporting event celebrates its eleventh edition with the aim of hosting a large number of athletes, for whom registration is still open until February 9, as well as residents, tourists and lovers of two wheels who will live a long-awaited day for unique places.

The MTB Bomberos del Levante Almeriense is a new opportunity to show the world that “Almería is the best land to practice sports in the open air due to its spectacular natural resources and landscapes through which, among others, this sporting event takes place”.

García has highlighted that “after this little parenthesis, one of the most important sports events in all of eastern Almería returns and does it in style. Nearly 600 registered and with a projection that will continue to grow every year. It is to be recognized the work being carried out by the consortium of firefighters with Levante and the north of the province of Almería”.

For his part, the head of the fire station has stated that “at first we were not very clear about the reception that this test would have after the break, but the registrations from the beginning have met our expectations. We are very excited about this return that In addition to sports, we get closer to the people of Almería doing social work”.

Lastly, the organizer of the event, Antonio Abad, stressed that “this event has conditions that most cyclists like because it ranges from high-altitude landscapes to green paths, wooded areas, sidewalks and boulevards. This 40-meter route kilometers leaves our park and is circular, has a cumulative drop of 1,000 meters and passes through the municipality itself”.

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