This Sunday, 18th of March, the closing ceremony of the 4th Cycling Campus Melcior Mauri has taken place. The last day has started with a concentration of all the participants in Cambrils Park Sport Village cycling station. This year´s former professional cyclist, Abraham Olano, has been our guest. It has also counted with the participation of other prominent cycling figures such as Oscar Pujol, Mikel Azparren and Melcior Mauri, who gives its name to the Campus.
Before training, the bravest have had a group photograph taken, despite the cold wind and low temperatures. Afterwards, the route towards La Teixeta and up to Colldejou, passing through the Riudecanyes reservoir has started. From there, they headed to crown the Castell Monestir d'Escornalbou before returning to the Resort.
After lunch, all participants will meet for the last time of this edition at the Convention Center of Cambrils Park Sport Village. It´s a small farewell party, there will be a pass of photographs, raffles of different products and the presentation of certificates to the participants. Moments that will make them relive all the anecdotes of these last few days.
The Melcior Mauri Campus is organized by the company Cycling Costa Daurada and BIKECONTROL M. Mauri, and has the facilities of Cambrils Park Sport Village as the event's logistics and communication center. This complex meets the ideal conditions to welcome cyclists from around the world to perform their Stages and concentrations. The Bike Station, the gym, the Spa or the buffet are some of the services adapted to cyclists that this establishment offers. For four days, it´s possible to enjoy cycling in its purest state, alongside with renowned ex-professionals. The good allocation of the Sport Village, famous for its gastronomy, the lack of traffic on the roads and the landscape have helped to set the routes of this edition , through el Priorat, la Ribera d´Ebre and el Baix Camp .
Gran Fondo Cambrils Park Costa Daurada
Now, the next appointment for cyclists will be on April 14th, the day when the V Gran Fondo Cambrils Park Costa Daurada will begin. This event offers a weekend with the whole family and the possibility to ride a bicycle on the best roads of the Costa Daurada. The Gran Fondo starts and ends in the vicinity of Cambrils Park Sport Village, a Sports Resort located on the coastal town of Cambrils, on the Costa Daurada. The two routes will pass through the roads of the Priorat and the Montsant, overcoming up to 6 mountain passes in its longest route.
In what will be the fifth edition follows the Time Trial, a free race for all participants of the event that will take place on Sunday, the 15th of April, on its longest route. This, together with the Gran Fondo Cambrils Park Kids , offers everything you need for a cycling weekend with your family.