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Vuelta Ciclista a Castilla-La Mancha cycling race

Overview

The second edition of the Vuelta Ciclista a Castilla-La Mancha is underway, covering approximately 1,000 kilometers across five provinces. The event includes both men’s and women’s competitions, with the women’s race featuring fifteen national and international teams and specialized security provided by the Guardia Civil.

In the men’s competition, which features 23 elite and sub-23 teams, Swiss rider Victor Benareau of the High Level-Gsport team has taken an early lead. After winning the opening stage between Tarancón and Quintanar del Rey, Benareau secured a second consecutive victory in a high-speed sprint finish between Tarazona de la Mancha and Hellín. He currently holds the leader’s white jersey, the points jersey, and the best young rider jersey.

Regional authorities, including Vice President José Luis Martínez Guijarro, have emphasized the event’s economic and social significance. The race is expected to generate over 500,000 euros for the local hospitality sector while promoting rural development and tourism. The competition is scheduled to conclude in Manzanares, with the final stage finishing at the Plaza del Gran Teatro.

Entities

Castilla-La Mancha · Vuelta Ciclista a Castilla-La Mancha Leader · Sigüenza · Victor Benareau · Quintanar del Rey

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Castilla-La Mancha hosts second Vuelta Ciclista LEADER cycling race

    The second Vuelta Ciclista Castilla-La Mancha LEADER cycling race has begun, covering 1,000 km across 102 municipalities to promote rural tourism and regional development.

  2. 20 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Victor Benareau leads Vuelta a Castilla-La Mancha LEADER

    Swiss cyclist Victor Benareau leads the Vuelta a Castilla-La Mancha LEADER after winning two consecutive stages in the multi-day regional race.

  3. 22 days ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Vuelta Ciclista a Castilla-La Mancha Leader launches with women's stages in Sigüenza

    The Vuelta Ciclista a Castilla-La Mancha Leader women's race started on 7 Aug 2026 in Sigüenza, with 15 teams and a Guardia Civil security unit overseeing the seven‑stage, 1,004‑km event across Castilla‑La Manj

Sources

carmaux-actu.fr · ciclismoaldia.es · clm24.es · cyclinguptodate.com · encastillalamancha.es · esciclismo.com · herencia.net · lacerca.com · lamanyana.es · lanzadigital.com · miciudadreal.es · purociclismo.es · valminortv.com

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