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Almost 2000 cyclists prepare for the "Tower Conquest"

Notícias de Coimbra12 September 2026 at 18:07

Almost 2000 cyclists are preparing for the "Tower Conquest", an event that will transform Covilhã into the center of national cycling for three days. The race is scheduled to begin in one week.

Covilhã will be the main venue for this competition that promises to bring together a large number of participants. The event is called "Tower Conquest", making reference to the region where it takes place.

Preparations are intensifying as the start date of the competition approaches. The city is getting ready to welcome the almost 2000 cyclists who are expected.

Why this matters

Readers in the Covilhã region and surroundings will be directly affected by this event, which brings tourist and economic movement to the city for three days. The proximity of the start of the race creates anticipation among local cycling enthusiasts, who may want to watch or participate in the competition.

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