Felipe Orts finished ninth in the European cyclocross race in France

Vilero arrived in great shape and high spirits. Achieved fifth place at the Maasmechelen World Cup event (Belgium)The best result of his career; and after a great start to the season.

Spain’s current champion pursued his dream through a key part of the European ChampionshipIt was a race where he performed well and fought for the top positions for most of the race. However, in the last stage, Rain and mud took a toll on him and he could only finish the race in ninth place.one minute 23 seconds Belgian Michael VanthourenthouReaffirming the title of European champion. Orts became the first Spaniard to reach the finish line.

Second place, seven seconds behind the winner Cameron MasonThe first Briton to reach the podium at the European Championships; third for the Dutch Lars van der HaarHe reached the finish line 19 seconds behind Vanthourenthou.

Felipe Orts completed the European Championship happily, even though his goal was to be ahead. “It was a really tough day, it rained a lot and the track was impassable. We’ve all suffered from this. I am happy to be in the top 10, which we always look for, once again. That’s why I’m happy with my performance,” said the runner from Alicante at the end of the test in Pont-Chateau.

Now, the cyclist from Villajoyosa will focus on upcoming cyclocross World Cup racesHe hopes to be among the best and improve on the fifth place achieved in Maasmechelen a week ago.

Van Empel in the women’s categoryThe current world champion of the specialty took part in a new festival to which other candidates failed to respond. Once again he looked stubborn. She passed the Dutch woman by 1:35 Ceylin del Carmen AlvaradoIt was the first of 2020 and the second of last year.

Third place occupied Italian Sara CasasolaMeanwhile The first Spaniard was Lucía Gonzálezin fourteenth place.