Cyclist Ion Izagirre to Retire and Be Honored in Ormaiztegi

The Ormaiztegi cyclist will be honored on November 14th with a popular meal at the Zubipe sports center.

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The City Council of Ormaiztegi is organizing a tribute to cyclist Ion Izagirre on November 14th at the Zubipe sports center, coinciding with his retirement from professional cycling.

Cyclist Ion Izagirre from Ormaiztegi will be honored on November 14th in Ormaiztegi. The professional cyclist will retire after competing in the main Cyclocross Championship on October 25th, and the town wishes to give him a well-deserved recognition for his successful career, his character on and off the bike, and the prominence he has brought to Ormaiztegi.
The tribute will take place during a popular meal at the Zubipe sports center, and all residents are invited to participate.
Tickets for the popular meal will be on sale on the Ormaiztegi App from October 27th until November 5th. The adult menu will cost 25 euros and the children's menu, 13 euros. The number of seats is limited.
At the end of the popular meal, attendees are requested to collect their respective tables and chairs.
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de Ormaiztegi (14/11/2026)