The city will be the starting point on January 25, 2025, consolidating itself as the epicenter of world cycling and promoter of the ceramic tradition.
Castellón will dress up next year January 25, 2025 becoming, for the second consecutive year, the starting point of the Castellón Grand Prix – Ceramics Route, a prestigious category race 1.1 from the calendar of the International Cycling Union (UCI)This event will attract some of the best cyclists and teams in the world, consolidating the province as a reference in international cycling.
The race will start at the iconic Ribalta Park, from where participants will travel through unique landscapes that connect the most emblematic municipalities of the ceramic industry. This event not only celebrates sport, but also the ceramic tradition, highlighting it as an economic and cultural engine of Castellón.
A key institutional support
Jose Cabedo, director of the event, expressed his enthusiasm: “For us, it is a great pride that Castellón is the starting point for the second consecutive year. We are working hard to consolidate it, and the fact that Castellón supports us is a great honour and gives us strength to continue growing.”
For its part, the Councillor for Sports of the Castellón City Council, Maica Hurtado, stressed the importance of the event: “This internationally renowned competition reinforces our efforts to consolidate Castellón as a true capital of sport. It also highlights ceramics, a material that is part of our cultural heritage and the city’s DNA.”
A world-class sporting spectacle
The participation of WorldTeam teams, common in the Tour de France and the Tour of Spain, guarantees a high level competition. With two hours of live television broadcastThe event will project Castellón on a global level, consolidating it as an epicentre of European cycling.
The route, which includes some adjustments compared to the first edition, will maintain its essence: unite the main ceramic centres with the nature of the province. In 2024, the Australian Michael Matthews was crowned the winner. This year, the fight for the trophy promises to be just as exciting.
Beyond sport: a cultural and touristic boost
The Castellón Grand Prix is not just a race; it is an opportunity to boost tourism and highlight local crafts. A large influx of public is expected, who will be able to enjoy parallel activities focused on promoting the ceramic industry and the local culture.
The event also contributes to the deseasonalization of tourism, attracting visitors at a strategic time and promoting the economic and social development of the province.
An essential appointment
He Castellón Grand Prix – Ceramics Route It is much more than a sporting event: it is a tribute to tradition, a window to the world for the wealth of Castellón and a celebration of sport at the highest level.
