Reus hosts the final stage of the 63rd International Cycling Tour

Reus will once again be the protagonist of one of the oldest and most prestigious cycling races in Spain, hosting the final stage of the 63rd International Cycling Tour of the Province of Tarragona.

The competition, with more than 125 riders, will take place over the weekend of June 6 and 7, with two stages full of excitement and a route that tests the athlete's endurance.

The oldest Tour that isn't the Tour

A race with history and prestige

The 63rd International Cycling Tour of the Province of Tarragona is no ordinary race: it is the oldest stage race in Spain and the third oldest in Europe, surpassed only by the Tour de France and the Tour of Belgium. Reus, as the host city of the final stretch, once again becomes the center of national cycling sport.

Organization and local impact

The race is organized by the Catalan Cycling Federation and Promoevents, with the collaboration of Reus Sport and Leisure. Beyond sport, the event will boost the local economy through sports tourism, with the participation of various institutions and local businesses. The 125 riders and their teams will bring activity and excitement to the city.

Two stages that will make the difference

The initial stage in El Perelló

On Saturday, June 6, the race will start in El Perelló. This first stage combines constant climbs and descents that will demand the cyclists maintain concentration and strength. The route passes through Riudecanyes, Vilanova d’Escornalbou, and Mont-roig del Camp before returning to El Perelló, a course that may reveal the differences among the favorites.

The final stage finishing in Reus

On Sunday the 7th, the race will culminate in Reus with a stage featuring more than 1,100 meters of elevation gain and crossing four counties: Baix Camp, Tarragonès, Baix Penedès, and Alt Camp. Key points such as the Salomó pass and the Coll de la Batalla, just 22.5 km from the finish, will be decisive for the final classification.

The finish in Reus: adrenaline guaranteed

The last kilometers

The final straight of more than one kilometer in front of the Central Market of Reus promises a spectacular finish. Riders will have to fight to neutralize breakaways and prepare for the final sprint in an atmosphere of maximum tension.

An event that projects the city

Besides the sport, the Tour is a showcase for Reus, positioning it as a stage for high-caliber events. This projection helps to boost economic activity and reinforce the city’s image as a reference for sports tourism.

In the end, the race will leave everyone wondering: who will manage to claim victory after such an intense battle?

Source of the article: Reus City Council