Fabien Barel facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 July 1980 Nice, France |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | Downhill mountain biking |
| Role | Rider |
Fabien Barel, born on July 26, 1980, is a famous French mountain biker. He used to be a professional in downhill mountain biking. This is a super exciting sport where riders race down steep, rough trails. Fabien was really good at it! He won three world titles during his career.
After many years in downhill, Fabien decided to try something new. In 2011, he stopped competing in downhill races. He then started racing in enduro events. Enduro is another type of mountain biking that combines downhill speed with uphill pedaling. In 2013, he joined the new Canyon Bicycles Factory Enduro Team.
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Fabien Barel's Amazing Career
Fabien Barel started his journey in mountain biking at a young age. He quickly showed how talented he was. His hard work and skill helped him become one of the best downhill riders in the world.
Winning World Championships
Fabien achieved incredible success in downhill mountain biking. He won the Junior Men's Downhill World Championship in 1998. This was a big win early in his career. Later, he became a senior world champion. He won the Downhill World Championship two times in a row! These wins happened in 2004 and 2005.
- 1998: Gold Medal - Junior Downhill World Champion
- 2004: Gold Medal - Downhill World Champion
- 2005: Gold Medal - Downhill World Champion
He also earned other medals at the World Championships. He won a bronze medal in 2003 and a silver medal in 2007. These medals show how consistently good he was.
European Championship Success
Fabien also competed in the European Championships. In 2000, he won a bronze medal in the Downhill event. This added to his impressive collection of awards.
Switching to Enduro Racing
After a successful downhill career, Fabien looked for new challenges. He decided to move into enduro mountain biking. Enduro races are different because they test a rider's all-around skills. Riders have to be fast on downhill sections but also strong enough to pedal uphill.
Fabien quickly adapted to enduro racing. He continued to show his passion for mountain biking. Joining the Canyon Bicycles Factory Enduro Team in 2013 was a new chapter for him. He kept pushing his limits in the world of mountain biking.
See also
In Spanish: Fabien Barel para niños
