The Itzulia 2024, the traditional Tour of the Basque Country which attracts the best of the international cycling peloton every year, will be 100 years old in 2024, although the edition to be held will be the 63rd.
On the occasion of the anniversary, the race organization, the OCETA group (Basque Cycling Organizations)has announced the launch of a commemorative t-shirt, which will “soon be revealed through official channels” of the race.
In the Centennial of the race, Itzulia wants to remember the “outstanding names in international cycling” who “left an indelible mark on the history of the race.” Among those he noted were four winners who had eleven wins in their total career: ““Luis Ocaña (2), Tony Rominger (3), Alberto Contador (4) and Primoz Roglic (2).”
Against He is one of the top two runners in victories, along with José Antonio González Linares (4); Rominger also one of two to win three times, comor Sean Kelly; and Ocaña and Roglic two of four winners on two occasions, in addition to Maurice de Waele and Alex Zulle.
The official called ‘Basque town of Itzulia’, which this year will be held between April 1 to 6, with departure from Irun and arrival at Eibarpromises for this 63rd edition “a few days full of emotions and challenges for cyclists and spectators alike” through a route it hopes will be “a reminder of the long-term importance of this race and the its contribution to the world of cycling.” .
“This is a test known for its challenging route through the beautiful but difficult terrain of the Basque Country, which tests the skills and endurance of cyclists. A pillar of world cycling since its inception in 1924 that has become an iconic event in the sporting calendar and a true reference point for cycling enthusiasts around the world,” he added OCET.
Source: La Verdad
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