75th edition of the magazine Volta Ciclista a la Comunitat Valenciana “Gran Premi Banc de Sabadell”“There will be disagreement between Wednesday, January 31 and Sunday, February 4, 2024This Thursday, he announced the official route he will use for another year. The roads of the province of Alicante as the main protagonist.
Two stages will pass through Alicante, while the third will leave San Vicente del Raspeig After visiting towns like and Agost, Novelda, Aspe, Crevillent, AlbateraYou will reach the region by climbing to the port. VegaBaja It will pass through municipalities La Murada, Benferri, Jacarilla, Bigastroamong others, until the goal is reached Orihuela.
The fourth day is presented as the queen stage, where the winner of the general classification will probably be determined. The exit will be located at: Teulada-Moraira and it will pass La Nuciawill raise the ports Benitachell (second category), Alto de la Cabaña (third), Tollos (third) and the main innovation of this edition is Miserat Hillscategory one, before reaching the finish line in La Vall d’Ebo.
Presentation of the 75th edition of Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana, Veles e Vents building in La Marina de València and the general director of the race, homemade angelRevealing all the details of the course, which aims to continue the excitement of victory until the last kilometer; As in the previous edition won by Portugal Rui Costa.
Regional tour on Wednesday, January 31, 166 kilometers of Benicàssim and Castellón middle of the mountain. A route, a priori, easy, with climbing palm desertThe second category port, which is only 16 kilometers away from the finish line, will bring excitement to the final part.
The second stage will be held in February. Canals and Valldigna Community. 164 kilometers with three scoring ports. If it wasn’t for the port, it would have been a perfect stage for a sprint finish. Pla de CorralsThe third category is ten kilometers away from the finish line.
On Friday, February 2, the peloton will arrive in the province of Alicante for the third stage, ideal for a sprint finish. a mountain pass, Alto de Albatera will encourage runners to seek escape despite being far from the finish line. Nerves will be tense in the final section due to crosswinds, but everything indicates that the sprinter teams will be under control for a big arrival of the peloton.
The Queen stage will be held on Saturday, February 3, with a positive slope of 3,645 meters.. It is the most awaited route with its route full of traps and five mountain passes.Alto del Miserat’s innovation unprecedented in professional racing. slightly more increase five kilometers with an average slope of 10.5% and a maximum slope of 20%. It is crowned 15 kilometers before the finish line, with almost no descents. A spectacular result is expected in difficult terrain conditions until we reach Vall d’Ebo with the last two kilometers of incline.
The fifth and final stage will start on Sunday, February 4. Unprecedented arrival in Bétera and the Port of Valencia. It is a short route of 93 kilometers, but it is still a route that can change everything in terms of the general classification, just like in the 2023 edition. La Frontera port will be decisive once again. A five-kilometer climb with an 18% slope that promises challenge and excitement all the way to the finish line.
A video was shown at the presentation event. The story of Rui Costa’s crazy victory in 2023, followed by a brief review of the history of a test that celebrates its 75th edition this year. There were images of legendary winners Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, Alejandro Valverde or Tadej Pogacaramong others.
Among the representatives of public institutions and sponsors were the Second Vice President of Castellón and the Provincial Deputy of Tourism. Andrés Martinez; Alicante Provincial Sports Representative, Bernabé Cano; Valencia Tourism and Sports Deputy Provincial Representative; Pedro Cuesta; Banco Sabadell Deputy General Manager and Eastern Regional Director, Fernando Canos; Generalitat Valenciana Sports General Director, Luis Cervera; Generalitat Valenciana Autonomous Minister of Tourism, Christina Moreno; and the Government’s sub-delegate in Valencia, Raquel Ibanez.
General director of the race, homemade angel, emphasized the importance of the impact of an international comprehensive test. “For a week we are showing the best of the Valencian Community to the whole world, to more than 200 countries. “Its landscapes, its ability to host major events, the hospitality of its people and the passion of its sports fans.”I remembered who you are Winner of the 2001 Vuelta Ciclista a EspañaNew for the 75th edition, the Spanish also announced the return of several Continental category teams to highlight the value of the cycling hearth.
6. VCV Féminas and Mediterranean Cycling
In addition to the presentation of the route of the 75th edition of the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana, the route of the 6th VCV Féminas, which for another year shares the same route with the 5th stage of the men’s competition, has also been announced. Departing from Bétera and arriving at the Port of València via two mountain passes, l’Oronet and La Frontera, which add a completely different dimension to the test that was held last year with a guaranteed sprint finish.