It has been officially presented which town will host the departure of Itzulia 2024. The 63rd edition of the race will start with an urban time trial of around 10km. The second stage will depart from Irun to leave the territory of Guipuzcoan.
I ran It would become part of Itzulia again 18 years later. In the history of the race, Irun has hosted 2 Itzulia starts, 1 Itzulia finish, 4 stage starts and 3 arrivals. 1975 was the first time the race visited the border city of Bidasoa Region. In 2006 the race began at the start and finish in Irun with a straight stage with victory for Alejandro Valverde.
He mayor of Irun José Antonio Santano He thanked the Organization of the event for its permission and emphasized that “the city is committed to hosting top-level events that put Irun on the map of major events. We will once again be the stage, in this case for at the start of a test cyclist at the height of Itzulia and that is good news. Irun fans of this sport will again enjoy with the best cyclists at this moment as it happened in the Vuelta a España and in the Tour de France. For this occasion, in a big way with the first stage that will take place entirely in our city”.
Julian Eraso, president of the organization organization of Itzulia, OCETA, commented on the presentation that “we are very happy that a city as important to Euskadi as Irun wants Itzulia to emerge from its streets. “It’s a showcase to the world and a spectacle for the fans.” And he added, “Irun is dedicated to cycling, it will host the first stage, a time trial in the city, and the beginning of the second stage.”
Source: La Verdad
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