In 2022 it came as another opportunity to practice cycling, with the addition of the food and wine and tourism experience as a complete plan. Gravel continues to gain followers. It is a type of cycling that is practiced on a bicycle that is similar in geometry to long-distance road bikes, also with curved handlebars, but with the frame and wheels adapted to also be used off-road.
They say that anyone who tries it for the first time is already hooked. The truth is that the second edition of the Orbea Gravel Rioja Alavesa has exceeded all expectations, doubling its participation with nearly 900 registered. The event, which has the collaboration of EL CORREO, becomes a window to the outside with a participation percentage of more than 80% from outside the Basque Country and a large international representation from countries such as the United States, Austria, Denmark, Luxembourg and France, among others.
Among the new features, the organization proposes two routes of 54 and 102 kilometers with an approximate positive gradient of 1,000 and 1,850 meters, respectively, which will circulate among the vineyards of the Rioja Alavesa, passing through wineries and megalithic monuments, becoming a very unique route with the emblematic town of Laguardia as the start and finish line on October 28 -from 10:00 a.m. for the long section and 10:30 a.m. for the short-.
Olano, Sánchez and Zubeldia
If in 2022 the presence of Miguel Indurain gave shine to the test, in this second installment world champions, Olympic champions and a large international representation will meet, represented by illustrious names in cycling such as Haimar Zubeldia, Abraham Olano, Sandra Alonso, Samuel Sánchez , Julen Zubero and Paul Voss. The gastronomic experience will take center stage as each participant crosses the finish line. It will be then that cyclists and companions will be able to taste the local cuisine, washed down with Rioja Alavesa wines, while the prizes and recognitions of the test are awarded.
The Orbea Gravel Rioja Alavesa is much more than a cycling sports event. It is a complete weekend of entertainment that combines sports, tourism and food and wine in a unique way. Different activities on Friday the 27th complement the celebration of the sporting event in a concept that has been called Wine & Gravel Meeting.
2023-10-18 18:24:42
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