The town of Burgos of Santo Domingo de Silos hosts the first Spanish Gravel Championship this Sundaya type of cycling, with more than 500 registered runners and a poster full of figures like Alejandro Valverdein a test that promises to be one of the great events of the year in this emerging discipline.
The championship route will be demanding, with 135 kilometers and more than 2,400 meters of accumulated elevation gain.which will test the stamina and technique of the runners.
The route, designed to bring out the best in every cyclist, It combines 52% track, 24% road, 17% asphalt and 7% trail.
The Plaza Mayor of Santo Domingo de Silos will be the starting point at 9:00 amand from there participants will tackle the first 68 km loop that will cross the iconic Sad Hill cemetery, famous for its appearance in the movie “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.”
And on their way back to the urban center, the runners have to face the Four Cantons Wall, a major challenge in the race.
The second loop, 66 kilometers long, will take riders back to Sad Hilland they will have to climb the Alto de Mirandilla, and then face the stretch twice from Contreras to Santo Domingo de Silos.
This route not only stands out for its technical difficulty, but also for its spectacular scenery, which will make the event an unforgettable experience for both the participants and the public.
Alejandro Valverdewho recently won the third round of the Spanish Cup in Castellón, is the main opponent of the day, because after hanging the road bike at a professional levelMurcian seeks to continue making history in this new discipline.
With him, figures like Samuel Sánchezgold medalist at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, and other well-known cyclists in the world of road cycling, such as Carlos Verona, Luis Ángel Maté and Felipe Orts, Spanish cyclocross championwill increase the level of competition.
In the women’s category, the fight for the title is also close. Marta Torà, current leader of the Spanish Gravel Cup, starts as one of the big favorites.
He is joined by elite runners such as Lucía González, Spanish cyclocross champion, Sofía Rodríguez, winner in Castellón, and other figures such as Patricia Ortega, Olga Manrique and Alicia González, who aspire to win the title.
Source: La Verdad
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