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MANAGUA, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Some 120 cyclists are taking part in Nicaragua Cycling Tour 2015 which began on Wednesday in the Central American country, local press reported.
The tour covers 490 km and will cross several parts of Nicaragua.
The Nicaragua Cycling Tour 2015 is organized by Alexis Arguello Sports Association and the Nicaraguan Cycling Federation.
It contains five stages that will cross Masaya, Rivas and Leon and will end next Sunday in Managua's Bolivar to Chavez Avenue.
Cyclists belong to 15 teams from Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, United States and the host country, according to the organizers.
This is the most important cycling event in Nicaragua, where athletes will travel along 20 municipalities to promote the sport and physical education among the Nicaraguan children and young people.
