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May 23, 2021
Vuelta Ciclista a la Región de Murcia “Costa Calida” – Los Alcázares – Alcantarilla : 192,4 km
The Vuelta a Murcia is a one-day race held in and around the city of Murcia,
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May 23, 2021
Vuelta Ciclista a la Región de Murcia “Costa Calida” – Los Alcázares – Alcantarilla : 192,4 km
The Vuelta a Murcia is a one-day race held in and around the city of Murcia, the capital of the eponymously-named region in southeastern Spain. Since its debut edition in 1981 the race has been through several different iterations. It started out as a five-day stage race for Spanish amateurs before opening its doors to the pro ranks in 1985. In 2011 it was then scaled back to three stages and a year later, in 2012, it was cut again to just two stages. The organisers, citing financial stresses, then cut it again in 2013 and held it as a one-day race until 2018. Despite a brief stint as a two-day race in 2019 and 2020 the race has reverted back to its one-day format for the 2021 season. This constant change in format has made it difficult for the Vuelta a Murcia to find its own identity and really distinguish itself from other smaller Spanish races on the annual cycling calendar. That said, it is still one of the biggest bike races in southeastern Spain and every year it showcases some of the most stunning natural vistas seen in the Murcia region. The race tends to follow a hilly route that features several short but steep categorised climbs. These hilly parcours make it the preserve of the puncheurs and climbers with an explosive kick.
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