The day invited more to stay indoors than to go out, but many Barcelona residents and tourists did not hesitate when it came to braving the rain and approaching the route of the inaugural time trial of the return, who returned to the Catalan capital after 61 years. By noon the first drops fell. The sky gradually darkened, and as the afternoon progressed it darkened, with a display of rain, thunder and lightning, a panorama that did not prevent Barcelona fans from looking for the best spots along a stretch of almost 15 kilometers. of the stage.
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Making good on the words of the speaker Somorrostro beach –“nothing can stop us, the Vuelta is about to start”- the streets of Barcelona were taken over by crowds equipped with umbrellas and raincoats, by locals who wanted to enjoy the spectacle and the plasticity of a team time trial and many visitors to that The city of Barcelona gave them the opportunity to see La Vuelta 2023 live, a valuable ‘souvenir’ that is not always available to everyone.
A fan equipped with a common umbrella did not come out of his astonishment. “Very exciting. The time trial is so fun and fast, look how they go by, they go like planes, it’s a little scary and after 61 years we live it to the fullest”, added a fan, which read of water. is “the first Every time I see the Vuelta, and although the day is not good, I do not hesitate to approach; The truth is exciting.”
Many of the privileged spectators of this first stage – road cycling is one of the few top sporting events where you don’t have to pay for admission– made their debut yesterday, like a father with his son in his shoulder recognized that “ This is the first time we have seen a cycling race in the area. We were neighbors and we went down the street to see him for him (his son). In the rain, yes, but it feels good”.
The magic of La Vuelta in Barcelona has attracted young and old alike. He does not understand ages, and the proof of these words can be found in the twinkle in the eye of a young fan. “It’s quite exciting and we’re very lucky that it passes close to home, even though the weather is not very favorable for the race.”
Over the years, the love of cycling penetrates the hearts of fans, and from the girl who can hardly forget yesterday’s experience to another more experienced Barcelonan, who hopes not to spend many years without enjoying a great cycling tour, who knows if their prayers will be answered and soon the Tour de France arrived in the city of Barcelona. “For me it was a fantastic event, that the Vuelta returned to Barcelona after many years, a pity about the rain and the weather. It was great to watch and I hope it will happen again”.
Source: La Verdad
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