Herencia will once again be a gathering place for regional youth cycling on Sunday, September 6, with the celebration of the III Schools Trophy, the second-to-last event of the Castilla-La Mancha Federation Trophy. Nearly a hundred schoolchildren from various parts of the region will participate in a day that kicks off at 10:00 AM, primarily around the Plaza del Convento.
Highlights of the III Schools Trophy of Herencia in 30 seconds
- The race will take place on Sunday, September 6 and is the second-to-last event in the Castilla-La Mancha school circuit.
- The organizers expect nearly one hundred young cyclists, alongside participants from neighboring communities.
- The program will start at 10:00 AM with a gymkhana for the children’s category.
- The races will use an urban circuit of 1.2 kilometers focused around the Plaza del Convento.
- The Amigos del Plato Grande school has 21 boys and girls this season from Herencia and nearby towns.
This event follows a busy summer of competitions and brings Herencia close to ending the regional school calendar. The town hall is involved in the organization, collaborating with the Amigos del Plato Grande club, which is taking on much of the necessary work to bring grassroots cycling to the streets of the town.
The event will also feature participants from outside Castilla-La Mancha. The regional federation has indicated that schoolchildren arriving from various parts of the community will be joined by cyclists from teams in neighboring autonomous communities.
A 1.2 Kilometer Urban Circuit in Herencia
Amigos del Plato Grande will repeat the urban circuit used in previous editions, with the Plaza del Convento at the center of the competition.
The course is approximately 1.2 kilometers long and is considered low in difficulty. It is mostly flat but includes some small hills and declines that will add variety to the races for the young participants.
Before the races begin on this course, the gymkhana will take place.
The day will kick off at 10:00 AM with the children’s category, whose participants will complete obstacle course number 3. To facilitate this part of the competition, the Mercedarios Parents of Herencia have provided their school’s facilities.
The poster for the III Schools Trophy confirms both the schedule and the urban nature of the competition, also highlighting the participation of collaborating entities and businesses.
Prizes will be accompanied by products donated by DeporteVIP, Montes Norte, and Harinas Palmero, while Bicicletas Pina specifically contributes to the prizes for the gymkhana.
A Cycling School with 21 Members
Beyond the competition on Sunday, the celebration of the trophy highlights the progress that grassroots cycling is making in Herencia.
The Amigos del Plato Grande club’s school maintains a project linked to the Municipal Sports Service, gathering 21 boys and girls this season.
This represents an increase in participants for 2026.
Additionally, the initiative has managed to attract young people from outside the municipality. Along with those from Herencia, children from Camuñas, Villacañas, Alcázar de San Juan, and Villafranca de los Caballeros are also participating, as indicated by the Castilla-La Mancha Cycling Federation.
This regional draw allows the school to expand beyond forming a small, solely local group. Youngsters can begin cycling, train, and later participate in age-appropriate competitions.
The III Schools Trophy offers exactly one of those settings.
With nearly a hundred cyclists, the streets around the Convent will transform into a children’s cycling circuit on Sunday morning. This also provides families and residents with an opportunity to watch the races from a route integrated into the urban area.
Moreover, the competition comes at an advanced stage of the season. As this is the second-to-last race of the Castilla-La Mancha Federation Trophy, Herencia will be one of the final stops on the regional school calendar for 2026.
Thus, the day will combine competition and training, from the skills the children must demonstrate in the gymkhana to the various races that will subsequently take place on the urban circuit.
For Amigos del Plato Grande, it will also be a new opportunity to act as hosts and showcase the growth of a school that continues to recruit young cyclists from both Herencia and nearby towns.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the III Schools Trophy of Herencia take place?
The event will occur on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Activities will begin at 10:00 AM with the gymkhana for the children’s category.
Where will the cycling races take place in Herencia?
An urban circuit of approximately 1.2 kilometers will be used, centered around the Plaza del Convento. The course is primarily flat and of low difficulty.
How many cyclists will participate in the Schools Trophy?
The organization expects nearly one hundred schoolchildren from different parts of Castilla-La Mancha, along with cyclists from neighboring communities.
How many young members does the Amigos del Plato Grande school currently have?
This season, the school comprises 21 boys and girls from Herencia, as well as from Camuñas, Villacañas, Alcázar de San Juan, and Villafranca de los Caballeros.
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