Viva fitness! Officials from San Antonio Sports, the city’s nonprofit sports commission, were joined by members of the cycling and fitness community to announce details of Fiesta FitFest by San Antonio Sports. This multi-sport event will take place April 8-10, 2022, the last weekend of next year’s Fiesta. It will be headlined by L’Étape San Antonio by Tour de France, a world-class amateur cycling event aligned with the famous French cycling race. The weekend of fitness will also include a 5K & 10K run, Alpha Warrior Fitness Challenge, wellness expo, food, music and more. There will be something for all fitness levels and ages.
San Antonio will host L’Étape San Antonio by Tour de France on April 10, 2022. L’Étape by Tour de France hosts authentic Tour de France-style races across the world. Registration is now open for the San Antonio rides, slated to be the only Tour de France-branded event in the United States next year. Distances of 100, 60, and 25 miles, a family tour, and a kids’ ride will be offered.
“San Antonio Sports is happy to bring fitness flair to Fiesta next year. People at every fitness level can participate,” said Russ Bookbinder, President & CEO, San Antonio Sports. “We’re especially excited to host L’Etape San Antonio. We believe this event will invigorate our local cycling community in the same way the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon has transformed our running scene.”
L’Étape San Antonio by Tour de France will offer a variety of routes and activities to cycling enthusiasts of all ages. The main race will be a century ride (100 miles), designed by Tour de France course experts—with professional time tracking on closed or semi-closed roads—for the ultimate Tour de France experience.
“San Antonio has a rich history in producing world class sporting events and L’Etape by Tour de France will be no different,” said Michael Brown, director of MB Events. “San Antonio has shown a commitment to the cycling lifestyle, and bringing L’Etape by Tour de France to the city was an obvious choice. Being part of Fiesta FitFest allows us to showcase healthy living and the importance of exercise in everyone’s daily life. We look forward to showcasing the culture, the history and the people of San Antonio to the world and are eager to welcome thousands of cyclists to San Antonio in 2022.”
Fiesta FitFest is an expansion of San Antonio Sports’ Alpha Warrior Fiesta Fitness Challenge, adding a day and including running and cycling.
Cycling fans can register for the event at letapesanantonio.com. Details about Fiesta FitFest can be found at FiestaFitFest.com.
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