The GPCC is a annual biker ride
that was born around and named after one of the greatest works of civil
engineering in Spain, the Canal de Castilla.
Its aim is to consolidate a cycling race and a
bike ride on unpaved terrain similar to the GREAT CENTRAL EUROPEAN CLASSIC
RACES (Roubaix, Flanders, L’Eroica Tuscany), at the same time as promoting
further tourism along the route based around using a bicycle.
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Author: Own creation. The Canal de Castilla is formed of three branches (North, South and ‘Campos’) with a total length of 207km. It is the only navigable canal in the whole of the history of Spain
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There are three main pillars
to the GPCC project:
SPORT: Holding
an original annual bike ride and creating a professional race, both following
the course of the Canal de Castilla through beautiful villages in the
provinces of Palencia, Valladolid and Burgos (visited in some of the
previous editions of the GPCC) on a combination of tarmac sections with towpaths
and hills.
In addition to the race
there is the Retro GP Canal de Castilla, reserved for racing
bikes made prior to 1987 and cyclists kitted out in vintage maillots, and a Tweed
Cycling National Meetup running through the streets of the beautiful Medina
de Rioseco.
The GP Canal de Castilla is held on the third weekend of July, with the
main sportive on the Saturday and the retro and tweed events on the Sunday.
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Author: Carmelo Ortega. GP Canal de Castilla Sportive |
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- HERITAGE: Bringing together three incredible
assets that are found along the route: The Canal de Castilla and
its magnificent construction, the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route and the castles,
churches and monasteries in the area. All participants will receive exclusive tourism
offers which they may enjoy throughout the following year.
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Author: Carmelo Ortega. The Canal de Castilla in Frómista |
NATURE: Getting
to know the Canal de Castilla and the other national parks along the route, as
well as know how to respect them while cycling, following a strict internal
policy of environmental protection.
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Author: Carmelo Ortega. Water and trees in the Canal de Castilla |
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