San Antonio Sports and L’Étape Texas announced Monday in an Instagram post that the Fiesta events were canceled so the organization can prepare for the 2025 NCAA Men’s Final Four.
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“2025 is a big year because of the Final Four and many other events to which we are committed, including US Masters Swimming Spring Nationals, All-Star Basketball Games, Corporate Cup, ACTIVATE and our youth program (and that’s just the spring). But we cancelled Fiesta FitFest & L’Etape after working tirelessly to find solutions to logistical challenges (dates, venue, staff changes, etc.) that could not be resolved, as well as cost-prohibitive expenses,” said Carolyn Wheat, a spokesperson for San Antonio Sports.
Fiesta FitFest was a three-day event that included cycling and running races for adults and kids as well as a fitness expo with free workouts and vendors. The first event was held in 2022.
One of the biggest events included the L’Étape Texas by Tour de France, which is part of a worldwide amateur cycling series. Thousands of cyclists competed in the race, including Manu Ginobili.
“We understand the cycling community is disappointed, and we are too. But it was in the best interest of our organization,” Wheat said. “The licensing fee for L’Étape brand makes it cost prohibitive.”
The 2025 NCAA Men’s Final Four is set for April 5 and 7, and Fiesta is slated to start on April 24.