The International Cycling Union (UCI) has revealed the schedule for the next edition of the UCI Cyclocross World Cup. As it happened a month ago, Benidorm and the Costa Blanca will host on January 21, 2024 the stop of the most prestigious competition in the winter specialty of cycling. A full prize for a bet whose initial results have been very positive.
The first edition of UCI Cyclocross World Cup – Benidorm Costa Blanca It was held on Sunday, January 22, and it was a real party. Around 13,000 fans from all over Spain and Europe gathered to witness some intense and exciting racing, including the Dutch. Fem Van Empel and Mathieu Van der Poel declaring themselves winners of the women’s and men’s Elite events, respectively. Huge influxes of the public and participants filled and set the streets of Benidorm throughout the week.
“I am delighted that Benidorm, the Costa Blanca and the Valencian Community will once again enjoy the UCI Cyclocross World Cup next year,” he said. Pascual Momparler, Head of Momparler Cycling and the UCI Cyclocross World Cup – Benidorm Costa Blanca. “When we launched the initiative, one of the objectives was to alleviate the low tourism season in Benidorm; put a grain of sand so that the hotel and restaurant industry will also have jobs in January. We did it, and we hope to do it again next year.
“It’s a real madness”, continued Pascual Momparler. “I know that the Spanish fans liked our initiative, because they treated us well and supported all the cyclists. I’m sure they will come back next year and it will be another great cycling event at the beginning of the year. This news makes me happy also thinking about my team, a group of people who worked day and night to make the best event possible. That’s how it is, and it’s a prize for everyone. We’re already looking forward to the next one that UCI Cyclocross World Cup – Benidorm Costa Blanca to make everyone happy in 2024 as we did in 2023”.
“This is great news that we’ve been working towards for a long time,” he added. Toni Pérez, mayor of Benidorm. “What we experienced on January 22 is not only the first edition of the UCI Cyclocross World Cup – Benidorm Costa Blanca, but also a milestone in the commitment to top-level sports tourism. It is a tangible demonstration that Benidorm is a first -rated enclave to celebrate this type of event with all the guarantees. This announcement is the confirmation we have been waiting for: Benidorm will host the UCI Cyclocross World Cup also in 2024, and we will continue to do so as what we have done until now”.
Source: La Verdad
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