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Last Sunday, Felipe Orts won silver at the European Cyclocross Championships. In Pontevedra, he had to concede only in the final lap to Thibau Nys after an intense duel. Afterwards, he dedicated his medal to the victims of the floods on Spain's east coast. This achievement marks the first medal in a major championship for the Ridley Racing Team.
Our Spanish flagbearer had set the European Championships as a major goal. For the first time, this championship was held on the Iberian Peninsula, and Felipe wanted to shine in front of his home crowd. Although Pontevedra is located in Galicia, far from his hometown of Alicante on the opposite side of the country, it wasn't quite a home race. Currently, the weather phenomenon 'DANA' is causing catastrophic conditions in his home region. Felipe made sure to express his support for the many victims afterward.
Attentive Race
During the race, an alert Felipe never allowed himself to be caught off guard. Alongside Thibau Nys, Eli Iserbyt, and Lars van der Haar, he managed to break away, and after the Belgian champion’s bike change, he rode off at the barriers with Nys Junior. In the final lap, Felipe had no answer to Nys' last attack and finished contentedly in second place.
On Saturday, Felipe had already secured third place with Spain in the Mixed Relay. It turned out to be a remarkably successful weekend for Felipe, even though he didn't forget the victims of DANA. "This is for all Valencians; I realize that for many, this might be the only smile in these tough times."
Schedule
After a few hectic weeks — including the launch of the Ridley Racing Team — Felipe will take a short breather. The plan is to reach peak form again during the World Cup and ahead of the World Championships. With this silver medal, the season is already unforgettable, and as a team, we are extremely proud of Felipe's phenomenal performance. Vamos!
Photos: Photo News
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