Six UCI World Teams in the Castilla y León Classic

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The event, which will take place on July 23 in Valladolid, will feature Movistar Team, UAE Team Emirates, Astana Qazaqstan Team, Cofidis, Team Jayco Alula and Arkea B&B Hotels

The XXXVIII Castilla y León International Cycling Classic, to be held on July 23 in Valladolid, will feature six UCI World Teams, in an edition marked by the change to a single-day format. Movistar Team, UAE Team Emirates, Astana Qazaqstan Team, Cofidis, Team Jayco Alula, and Arkea B&B Hotels will be the top-flight teams present.

The 199.7-kilometer route, designed by the Cadalsa Cycling Club, will begin in Valladolid, next to the Plaza de Zorrilla, and finish in the Valladolid town of La Cistérniga, after passing five third-category climbs: Robladillo (kilometer 15.4), La Garganta (kilometer 81.5), Portillo (kilometer 88.1), La Armedilla (kilometer 145), and Olivares (kilometer 155.8). The number of teams and cyclists participating in this event will be yet another first-category edition, which will allow for a high level of competition worthy of a race whose list of winners includes figures such as Miguel Indurain, Alberto Contador, Alejandro Valverde, Aleksandr Vinokurov, and Simon Yates, among others.

"The 38th Castilla y León Classic will once again highlight the rich history, heritage, and culture of Castilla y León, backed by the fundamental support of the Regional Government of Castilla y León. Fans will thus be able to enjoy an event that, despite the changes, continues to stand out for its relevance and prestige in the cycling world," the organizers stated.