The Cycling Club of Placetas and Cienfuegos: Pedaling for Faith
Throughout the year, the two cycling clubs of Placetas and Cienfuegos train every Saturday morning in their respective towns, in a spirit of fraternity, self-improvement, and joy.
Founded about twenty years ago, the club — originally from Placetas — brings together participants aged 12 to 50, united by a shared passion for sport and a desire to grow in faith. To be part of the club, members commit to attending catechism, participating in Mass.
Two Major “Vueltas” Each Year
Every year, two major cycling events are organized: the Winter Vuelta and the Summer Vuelta.
The route crosses several emblematic Cuban cities: Placetas, Sancti Spíritus, Trinidad, Topes de Collantes, El Nicho, and Cienfuegos, before returning to Placetas.
These five days on the road, when both clubs come together to cross the Cuban countryside and mountains, are a true time of encounter and prayer.
Pedaling to Grow in Faith
Over the many kilometers, the cyclists cultivate not only physical endurance but also spiritual strength. Each day is marked by Mass and times of prayer (rosary, lauds, vespers…).
In this way, sport becomes a genuine means of evangelization, a space for encounter and witness of faith.
Cycling, still uncommon in Cuba, requires great creativity: the lack of equipment and spare parts challenges everyone to show ingenuity. The damaged roads add another layer of difficulty, but also give a unique flavor to this journey of faith and effort.
