Abadiño is set to play a special role in the international women's cycling calendar this year, as it will be the starting point for the second stage of the Itzulia Women. This race will take place in Bizkaia on Saturday, connecting the town with Amorebieta.
This high-level international race will traverse the roads of the Basque Country, commencing on Friday in Zarautz and concluding on Sunday in Donostia. The presentation was attended by prominent figures from the sector, as well as local cycling clubs and sponsors who made the event possible.
“"Bringing the best in the world to our town demonstrates the town's immense commitment to women's sports; furthermore, in the case of cycling, great athletes have emerged from this small town, and this is a great tribute."
The City Council highlighted that the world's top female cyclists will be in Abadiño, and the event will be broadcast in 190 countries, produced by ETB and distributed globally via Eurosport.
The organizers have called on all residents to attend the start on May 16, as they will have the opportunity to witness the biggest stars of women's cycling firsthand. The stage will feature five mountain passes and two sprints, covering a total distance of 138 kilometers. The route combines mid-mountain roads with sections of high physical demand, making this stage one of the most selective of the race.
Additionally, the teams of the Durangaldeko Bizikleta Eskola were presented at the San Agustin Kultur Aretoa. All the teams forming the club, created from the merger of the Cycling Societies of Elorrio, Durango, and Abadiño, were unveiled. The Occident Durangaldeko Be women's cadet team, formed from the union of the Durangaldeko Bizikleta Eskola and S.C Punta Galea, was also introduced, aiming to provide a local team option for regional riders. Finally, the sub23 team Eiser Hirumet, comprising 19 riders, was presented.
The Durangoko Txirrindularitza Elkartea has everything ready to organize the Durango Durango Emakumeen Laboral Kutxa Saria 2026 on May 19. This year's edition will once again feature a stellar lineup, with 21 teams confirmed, including seven World Tour teams. The route will cover 113 kilometers, completing 4 laps of the Miota circuit and tackling the mountain passes of Areitio, Garai, and the Muro de San Juan towards the end. The start and finish lines will be located in Ezkurdi.
