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NEWSPAPER IN SPAIN Issue No. 1995
28 Sept - 4 Oct 2023
COSTA DE ALMERIA • EUROWEEKLYNEWS.COM
IN the heart of Rioja, under the blazing sun of a late September afternoon, seven fearless Los Bandidos run ners dared to tackle the Cir cuito de Carreras Populares Diputación de Almeria 2023. With temperatures still soaring at a sweltering 30 degrees as the clock struck 7.00pm, these intrepid souls embarked on a challenging 7.7kilometre odyssey, con sisting of three gruelling laps, each punctuated by a punishing, precipitous hill that seemed to defy gravity itself. The race’s victor emerged crossing the finish line in 26 minutes and 38 seconds. But the spotlight wasn’t solely
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LOS BANDIDOS CHALLENGING: Some 150 triumphant runners took part.
reserved for the men; the first lady to conquer the course did so in an impres sive 32 minutes and 11 sec onds. A total of 150 triumphant
runners completed their journey with the victors in each group awarded with trophies. Los Bandidos was born in June 2018 when a small
group of runners tackled the scenic 5k Mojacar Paseo. Since then, the crew has grown, diversifying its ranks to include road cyclists, sea swimmers, and determined triathletes. People of all ages, nation alities, and paces are wel come. Los Bandidos are also known for their cama raderie, and most of their sessions end with a wellde served postactivity ritual, be it a cosy coffee or a piece of cake. For more information, contact Kevin at: iron mankev08@gmail.com and follow the group on Face book.
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