12 Voltas à Gafa returned 20 years later

September was a special month in the municipality of Bombarral, as the 12 Voltas à Gafa returned 20 years later.

The 12 Voltas à Gafa is a legendary cycling event on the roads of the municipality of Bombarral, but it had been sidelined in recent years, with the last edition taking place in 2003.

The race was part of the centenary celebrations of the Bombarral Volunteer Fire Brigade and was supported by Benecar - Cidade do Automóvel. The passion and euphoria of cycling returned to Bombarral and the 12 Voltas à Gafa returned 20 years later.

As well as the Elites and Under-23 races, won by Pedro Pinto and Gabriel Pereira respectively, there was a race dedicated to former glories (former winners of the race and the Tour of Portugal).

This was the return of a historic race, not only for the municipality of Bombarral, but also for national cycling. The 12 Voltas à Gafa returned 20 years later, with promises that they're here to stay!

The ‘12 Voltas à Gafa’ were organised by the Municipality of Bombarral, the Bombarral Volunteer Fire Brigade and the Lisbon Cycling Association, with the support of União Desportiva do Oeste.

Translated with DeepL.com