L’Étape by Tour de France in Hermosillo

Hermosillo, Mexico, hosted the L’Étape by Tour de France cycling event, marking the competition’s tenth year in the country. Prior to the event, municipal authorities prepared for the competition by deploying 230 security and transit elements to manage road safety and anticipated traffic disruptions across major thoroughfares and the downtown area.

The competition featured 1,231 participants from 14 Mexican states and several international locations, including France, Spain, and Colombia. Cyclists competed across three different routes measuring 30, 67, and 120 kilometers. The race commenced at Parque Madero, with participants traversing landmarks such as Bulevar Hidalgo, Calle Reforma, Bulevar Colosio, Bulevar Aquiles Serdán, and the Fernando Valenzuela Stadium.

Mayor Antonio Astiazarán Gutiérrez led the official start of the race and presented a recognition to L’Étape Mexico for its decade of operation in the country.

In the 120-kilometer category, Enrique Esquerra Azcona won the men’s division and Priscila García Hernández won the women’s division; both winners earned registration to compete in the Tour de France. For the 67-kilometer route, Israel González Bastidas, representing the State of Mexico, secured first place with a time of approximately 1:46:58, while Paola Cajigas Arvizu won the women’s category.