It has been confirmed that the 63rd edition of the Itzulia will feature a spectacular start from the Gipuzkoan town of Irun in 2024. This news has generated great expectation among fans, as it marks the return of Irun as the starting point of the race after 18 years.
The official presentation event took place on September 28 and unveiled key details about the start of the Itzulia 2024. The race will start with an urban time trial of approximately 10 kilometers in the streets of Irun, promising an exciting battle against the clock from day one. The second stage, meanwhile, will also start from Irun, although it will leave the territory of Guipuzcoa to continue the competition.
The city of Irun has been an important point in the history of the Itzulia, having previously hosted 2 starts, 1 finish, 4 stage starts and 3 finishes. The first time the race visited this border town in the Bidasoa region was in 1975, marking the beginning of a special relationship between Irun and cycling. In 2006, the Itzulia started and finished in Irun, and that stage in line was won by the outstanding Spanish cyclist Alejandro Valverde.
The mayor of Irun, José Antonio Santano, expressed his gratitude to the organization of the Itzulia and highlighted the city's commitment to hosting top-level sporting events. Santano said: "The city is committed to hosting top-level events that put Irun on the map of major events. We are going to be the venue again, in this case for the start of a cycling event of the stature of the Itzulia, and that is great news. The irunesa fans of this sport will enjoy again with the best cyclists of the moment as it happened with the Tour of Spain and the Tour de France. For this occasion, in a big way with a first stage that will take place entirely through our city".
Julian Eraso, president of the organizing association of the Itzulia, OCETA, was also enthusiastic about this choice. He commented: "We are very happy that a city as important in Euskadi as Irun wants the Itzulia to start from its streets. It is a showcase to the world and a spectacle for the fans". He added: "Irun is committed to cycling and will host the first stage, a time trial through the city, and the start of the second stage".
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