The island of Fuerteventura became the epicenter of cycling this weekend when celebrating the third edition of Faro Fuerteventura. A total of 500 cyclists They met in Puerto del Rosario to tour more than 100 kilometers of the island’s stunning landscapes. The test, with the UCI (International Cycling Union) seal, once again consolidated its success in participation and organization.
In the absolute men’s category, Manuel Jesus Perez He emerged as the winner, followed by Daniel Ocaña in second position and Adán Alfaya in third place. In the women’s category, Catherine Burrow was the winner, with Elme Magschok in second place and Veronila Kermietova occupying the third step of the podium.
In addition, the fastest to cross the flying finish line also received recognition: Manuel Jesús Pérez in the men’s category and Katrin Burow in the women’s category.
A tough test
The event began at 9 in the morning with the support of prominent local authorities. Marlene Figueroa, Minister of Tourism of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura, Luis González, Minister of Sports, and the mayor of Puerto del Rosario, Cristóbal David de Vera Cabrera, were present to wish the competitors luck.
The tour consisted of three timed sections and a flying finish line. The participants faced the first challenge as soon as the race began: 6.7 kilometers with slopes of up to 14 percent from Valle Santa Inés to Alto Morro de La Cruz.
As the kilometers progressed, the cyclists’ resistance was put to the test, especially in the second section, which concluded at the idyllic Mirador de las Peñas, offering unparalleled views of the Majorera geography.
The third section and the flying goal closed the competition, culminating in the field of soccer from Costa Calmawhere the awards ceremony was held.
Majority participation from abroad
73 percent of participants came from outside Fuerteventura, underlining the global attraction of an event that combines sport and tourism. The presence of cyclists from different places contributed to the diversity and enrichment of the meeting.
The awards ceremony was attended by Luis González, Sports Councilor of the Cabildo de Fuerteventura; Alejandro Jorge Moreno, mayor of Pájara; and José Benito Alonso, Councilor for Sports of the council. Also present were Gleiber Carreño, Sports Councilor of La Oliva, and the First Deputy Mayor of Betancuria, Enrique Cerdeña.
The Fuerteventura 2023 Lighthouse was organized by DG Events in collaboration with the municipalities of Puerto del Rosario, La Oliva, Betancuria, Pájara, Antigua and Tuineje. They were also sponsored by the Department of Education, Vocational Training, Physical Activity and Sports of the Government of the Canary Islands, as well as the Department of Tourism of the Cabildo de Fuerteventura under the brands ‘Fuerteventura Biosphere Reserve’ and ‘Fuerteventura La playa de Canarias’. ‘. The event also benefited from the support of Canary Islands Tourism and the EU through the Canary Islands advances with Europe – Feder Funds program.
Healthcare support was provided by Hospital Parque, reaffirming its commitment to promoting sports and physical activity. In addition, numerous companies collaborated in the event, such as Nissan Grupo Ari, Yamaha Flick Moto, Aperitivos Snack, CocaCola, Easy Riders, Fonteide, Free Motion, Gofio La Piña, Isola, Tirma and IFA Altamarena Hotel.
2024-06-23 20:03:57
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