- Following Ensenada and Morelos, Puebla will become the third Mexican city to host this La Vuelta cycling experience.
- The event will take place on the 7th of March, 2027.
The Desafío México by La Vuelta will arrive in Puebla in March, 2027. The Mexican city will take over from Ensenada and Morelos as the host of an event that brings the experience of La Vuelta closer to Mexican cycling fans, combining the sporting challenge with the discovery of new destinations.
The new edition, sponsored by Bankaool, was announced at an event featuring the attendance of Pepe Chedraui, Mayor of Puebla; Charles Ojalvo, Deputy General Director of La Vuelta; Ramón Neme Sastre, Chairman of the Desafío México Council; and Ricardo Zayas Gallardo, Head of the Puebla Municipal Sports Institute.
Puebla will carry on the route of the Desafío México, inviting participants to overcome their own challenges, all while enjoying the city’s culture, traditions and tourist attractions.
During the presentation, Pepe Chedraui highlighted Puebla’s commitment to sports: ‘We want conventions, we want art, we want culture and, of course, we want sports.’ The mayor also pointed out the opportunity the event represents in terms of promoting local tourism and economic activity.
Charles Ojalvo expressed his gratitude for ‘the mayor’s faith in bringing the event to Puebla’, highlighting ‘his contribution to the development of cycling in Mexico.’
