It’s like home, nowhere. Therefore, the Classic of Almería The finish line will once again be in Roquetas de Mar. That’s why many of the best sprinters in the world will compete at over 60 kilometers per hour on the streets of the city of Ponte next Sunday, February 16.
This will be the tenth consecutive year that the race has come to this unique enclave in the province of Almería, which has based its promotion as a city on its commitment to the sport. Since 2016, the caliber names of Alexander Kristoff, Caleb Ewan or Pascal Ackermannthe latter twice. The ultimate winner was the Dutch Olav Kooij (Visma-Lease a Bike)one of the best sprinters today.
Almost the last hour of the race – with live coverage by Eurosport – will be run in the municipality of Roquetas, with a total of three steps to each finish line, which will allow fans to enjoy the race and see both last evolution and its result. A fast circuit where the fight for the top positions is usually a spectacle, and which has become recognizable – and, therefore, has also promoted the city – on the international calendar.
Jose Muñozdirector of Clásica: “For us, being in Roquetas is coming home. Furthermore, it will be a special event as we are celebrating ten consecutive editions coming here. Once again, we have the responsibility to organize an event that fulfills the commitment that this city has always made for sport, and for which I am very grateful to its mayor, Gabriel Amat, and the entire team of the city council. The outcome will be a spectacle and I encourage all residents of Roquetas and nearby areas to come and experience the passion of a race like this.
In the coming days, the Almería Classic organization will publish the complete route of the event, as well as the list of teams that will attend the event and which, once again, will be of the highest level.
Source: La Verdad
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