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The 'XXIII Villa de Crevillent International Motocross' is celebrated this Sunday with the support of the Provincial Council

The test will take place at the El Cossil Circuit, one of the oldest in the Community, and will have a 1,600-meter route.

Spectacle and excitement come together this Sunday, March 3 at the ' XXIII Villa de Crevillent International Motocross '. As usual, the Alicante Provincial Council collaborates in the organization and dissemination of this popular sporting event that will feature the participation of great figures in this discipline.

The Sports Deputy, Bernabé Cano , presented together with the president of the Club Moto Sport Carreres, Francisco Carreres , all the details of this test, considered one of the most relevant and consolidated on the national calendar . The mayor of Crevillent, Lourdes Aznar , and the president of the Motorcycle Federation of the Valencian Community, José Luis Berenguer , have also participated in the presentation

“ Next Sunday Crevillent is going to become the epicenter of national and international motocross with a test that will also serve to promote the municipality and generate an important economic return ,” said the deputy, who highlighted the importance of that public administrations “ give their support mainly to minority sports .”

The 'XXIII Villa de Crevillent International Motocross' will take place at the El Cossil Circuit , one of the oldest in the Valencian Community, and it will have a technical and safe route of 1,600 meters in length , with numerous ups and downs. and suitable for all levels , from those who have just started in this sport to the most experienced.

In this sense, the director of the test explained that " we have adapted the route, with simpler and more accessible routes for young motorcyclists and others that offer a greater spectacle for seniors ", while highlighting the beauty of the surroundings. in which the competition is held; the Crevillent reservoir.

Registration will remain open until next Thursday and there is already the participation of prominent riders from the national scene, who will compete in the categories of MX-1 , MX-2 , MX-3 , MX-125 , MX-A and MX- 85 .

The test will count towards the Valencian Community motocross championship and, as in previous editions, will pay tribute to the pilot from Elche José Manuel Pérez ' Carni ', who died in 2005 due to an accident while competing in the Dakar Rally.

The mayor has highlighted, for her part, that this competition " places Crevillent on the sports map ", and has highlighted, in this sense, the City Council's commitment to major sporting events " with the aim that in the coming years Let us write important lines in the history of our town .”

Finally, from the Motorcycle Federation, its president has valued “ this hybrid test that combines spectacle and training ” and has called for the creation of permanent circuits and facilities for the practice of this sporting discipline.

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This week across Benidorm, Altea, Albir, Finestrat, and La Nucía is mainly:

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Early spring coastal tourism activity (boat trips, promenades)

Small cultural events and exhibitions

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Live music

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