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Castilla y León Announces Two Mid‑July Stage Races for Juniors, Elite and U23 Riders

Organizers released full routes and entry lists that emphasize rider development and cross‑border participation.

Overview

  • The 34th Vuelta a Valladolid júnior will run from July 17 to July 19 with three stages, including a split middle day that pairs an 8.5 km morning time trial between Valdestillas and Serrada with a 69.7 km afternoon road sector from Traspinedo to Peñafiel.
  • The junior race opens with a 118.20 km stage from Valladolid’s acera de Recoletos to Tudela de Duero and concludes in Valladolid after a final 126.70 km stage.
  • The junior field lists 25 teams, including two French outfits and the Israel national selection, signaling notable international involvement in the long‑running youth event.
  • The third‑edition Vuelta Ciclista a Castilla y León is scheduled for July 21 to July 25 over five stages that traverse seven provinces and cover more than 750 kilometres, with separate elite and U23 pelotons planned.
  • By publishing detailed routes, distances and category formats, organizers aim to reinforce the regional calendar as both a platform for emerging talent and a competitive race for elite riders, with recent winners Daniel Cavia and Martín Rey cited as reference points.