Bizkaia–Durango facts for kids
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| Team information | |
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| UCI code |
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| Registered | Spain |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Disbanded | 2023 |
| Discipline(s) | Road |
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| Bicycles | Beistegui Hermanos (BH) |
| Website | Team home page |
| Key personnel | |
| General manager | Jon Elorriaga |
| Team manager(s) | Denis Gonzales, Agurtzane Elorriaga |
| Team name history | |
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2004–2007
2008–2017 2018 2019–2023 |
Bizkaia–Panda Software–Durango (BDP)
Bizkaia–Durango Bizkaia Durango–Euskadi Murias (BDM) Bizkaia–Durango (BDU) |
Bizkaia–Durango (UCI team code: BDU) was a professional women's road cycling team from Spain. They competed in many races around the world. The team was active for nearly two decades, from 2004 until 2023. They were known for helping talented women cyclists achieve their dreams in the sport.
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About Bizkaia–Durango
Bizkaia–Durango was a team where professional women cyclists could train and compete. They focused on road cycling, which means races held on paved roads. These races can be short sprints or long journeys over many days.
The team was based in Spain and helped many riders from different countries. They were part of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) system. This means they followed international rules for professional cycling teams.
Team's Journey Through the Years
Bizkaia–Durango started in 2004 and grew over the years. They signed many new riders, helping them develop their skills. Each year, teams look for new talent and sign riders who can help them win races. This team was an important part of the women's cycling world for a long time.
For example, in 2015, they welcomed new riders like Coral Casado and Alba Teruel. They also kept experienced riders such as Anna Ramírez. In 2016, a rider from Mauritius, Kimberley Le Court, joined the team.
Meet the Team Riders
Over the years, many amazing cyclists rode for Bizkaia–Durango. Here are some of the riders who were part of the team:
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Team's Big Wins
Bizkaia–Durango had many successful moments and won various races throughout its history. These wins show the hard work and talent of the riders and the team.
They won stages in important races like the Giro d'Italia Femminile and the Tour de l'Aude Cycliste Féminin. They also achieved overall victories in multi-day events such as the Emakumeen Euskal Bira and the Vuelta a Burgos Feminas.
Many riders achieved individual victories in different types of races, including:
- Road races
- Time trials (races against the clock)
- Cyclo-cross events (off-road cycling)
For example, Margarita Victoria García had a fantastic year in 2016, winning the overall title at the Vuelta a Burgos Feminas. Lucía González Blanco was also a very strong rider, winning many cyclo-cross races in Spain and other countries.
National and Continental Champions
Riders from Bizkaia–Durango also became champions in their home countries or across continents. This means they were the best cyclists in a specific race for their nation or region.
Some of these champions include:
- Anna Sanchis and Lourdes Oyarbide who won the Spanish Time Trial championships.
- Polona Batagelj who was the Slovenian Road Race champion multiple times.
- Paola Muñoz who won the Pan American Track championships and the Chilean Time Trial.
- Daniela Campos who became the Portuguese Time Trial and Road Race champion.
- Lucía González who won the Spanish Cyclo-cross championship several times.
These victories highlight the diverse talent within the team and their ability to compete at the highest levels of cycling.
See also
In Spanish: Bizkaia Durango para niños
