The Vuelta Ciclista a Lanzarote, which takes place between September 28 and 29 and runs through the seven Lanzarote municipalities, will have a world elite ambassador at its premiere. Alberto Contador, national cycling legend, will participate in this cycling race that was born with the spirit of continuing to promote active life and sports on the island.
The Madrid rider, two-time champion of the Tour de France and the Giro d’Italia, as well as three-time champion of the Vuelta a España, will be the headliner of the new cycle touring event, an event that is included in the UCI calendar within the Cycling For program There, it will tour Arrecife, Haría, Teguise, Tías, Tinajo, San Bartolomé and Yaiza, becoming a party for all lovers of cycling and sports in general.
The total distance that the cyclists taking part in this Lanzarote Cycling Tour will travel will be 180 kilometers: 115 in the queen stage of the first day, with 1,700 meters of positive slope, and 74 kilometers on the second day, with 1,000 meters of slope. positive.
In addition, the test’s refreshment points will act as fan zones, with areas with music where spectators and athletes will enjoy a festive and relaxed atmosphere. Registration for the Lanzarote Cycling Tour is available on the official website of Club La Santa, organizer together with the Lanzarote Cabildo, with the support of the Government of the Canary Islands, Tourism of the Canary Islands, Lanzarote European Sports Destination, and the support of the Federations Canarian and Spanish.
Alberto Contador was already present at the official presentation of the Vuelta Ciclista a Lanzarote, which took place in November last year at the Madrid headquarters of the Spanish Olympic Committee (COE).
At the event, the Pinto champion highlighted that the test “has all the attractions to be a success.” “Club La Santa has a lot of experience in organizing these events and that is a guarantee,” he said.
The Lanzarote event has the objective of promoting the use of bicycles and active and sustainable tourism, in addition to helping to continue positioning the island as one of the reference destinations for all lovers of cycling and active life.
2024-03-23 00:32:16
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