The Lagos de Covadonga Classic Cycle Tour is one of the most surprising sporting events in the Bay of Biscay. With almost 2.000 participants, the snake is infinitely multicolored, and for both participants and for the public, the day is rewarding at all levels. For some, those who get on the bike, suppose the unique opportunity to face one of the most mythical tests of cycling. For others, the public is an equally exceptional occasion to witness an uninterrupted squad, the largest in Spain, which throughout the day fills the county roads of Oriente de Asturias with color and massive effort.
Witness two thousand cyclists in a continuous going and coming is something extraordinary. The Lakes become here a mythical level within the reach of bike fans who come from all over Spain and abroad. The most prepared will spend less time, a large part almost all day, but here the important thing is to crown and fulfill a dream.
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Be part of Cangas de Onís, address Arriondas, and from here you can drive through the national 634 until Ribadesella Km. 23,5. Then the march continues its course by the As-263 address Llanes until arriving at the capital of the municipality, Km. 51 of the test where the first refreshment station is located to regain strength. From here by the LLN7 direction Pancar, Parres and Alto de la Turnería km. 62,5. This last one is a three and a half kilometer pass, the last two of which have gradients that reach 12%.
From here comes a long 9 km descent, with some dangerous curves until Orchard of Meré, Km. 71,5. In this town it is linked to the As-115 road until the Alto de la Robellada Km. 78. Turn right, road As-114, descend again to Soto de Cangas Km. 93,8. Cross the As-262 road until Covadonga Km. 100 and Lakes of Covadonga where the test is terminated after 112 kms hard pedaling.
A route that goes from the sea to the mountain and that is full of beauty. The effort is amply compensated with this landscape, ideal as only for the practice of bicycle touring.
A day in which there will be plenty The cheers of the loyal roadside crowds, the countless anecdotes from the different sections, and the personal stories and adventures of the riders—who can choose to take it easy and tackle the course with friends, or fight for the best ranking, constantly shifting positions, falling behind only to rejoin a more advanced group, dropping back completely, or going full throttle to chase down the strongest—all contribute to the chaos. And in between, there are monumental bonks and bonks, sections where you can pedal almost alone (though this is impossible except for those at the front), false starts, changes of pace, and the occasional joke if our lungs allow it.
Someone teases us by overtaking us at the bone pit, and far from making us nervous we control our pulsations, because here what matters least is the podium. It is simply about feeling good in our own state of form, of doing a good stage, of enjoying our time in the singular, of being the most regular for ourselves, and putting on the face of a cyclist in the good or bad weather that comes our way. this appointed day. A special day in which we have decided to test our capacity for suffering.
So that the day is extraordinary, the organization They do everything they can and offer the best services to cyclists. Road safety is guaranteed by the Traffic Division of the Civil Guard, and the organization at the numerous crossings and intersections is also excellent, with personnel always directing traffic and marking the route. Roadside assistance is equally thorough for those who get a flat tire or experience any other unforeseen problem.
The aid stations are generous. And ultimately, the facilities in Cangas de Onís available to the riders after the race are worthy of a professional event. Every year, renowned cyclists gather at the start, and tributes are organized for prominent figures in Spanish cycling. For all these reasons... This classic race in the Lakes of Covadonga is one of the most established events in the country..
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Route: 112 kilometers.
The organization puts at the disposal of the runners' companions a free bus that will depart from Cangas de Onís five minutes after the start of the race and later will approach different points of the route to follow the course of the march.
Text: © Ramón Molleda for asturias.com
