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Guadalajara hosts record cycling events and recreational activities

In Guadalajara, Spain, the traditional Bicycle Day saw a record-breaking turnout of 2,500 participants. Organized by the City Council with support from CaixaBank, Sanicentro-Quicesa, and the Guadalajara Triathlon Club, the non-competitive event featured a ten-kilometer urban route and a children's circuit at Parque de la Concordia. Mayor Ana Guarinos led the start of the festivities, which aimed to promote intergenerational social interaction through cycling.

In Guadalajara, Mexico, the weekly Vía RecreActiva continues to provide free access to sports and culture for residents of the metropolitan area. While the 34-kilometer route in Guadalajara is the largest in the region, followed by Zapopan's 24-kilometer route, users have expressed a desire for expanded access in outlying areas like Tesistán to reduce travel time and reliance on public transportation.

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Ayuntamiento de Guadalajara · CaixaBank · Guadalajara · Zapopan