Ismael Esteban Agüero facts for kids
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| Full name | Ismael Esteban Agüero |
| Born | 16 September 1983 Torrelavega, Spain |
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| Role | Rider |
Ismael Esteban Agüero (born September 16, 1983, in Torrelavega, Spain) is a skilled Spanish cyclist. He is best known for his success in cyclo-cross, a type of bike racing. Cyclo-cross races happen on short, challenging courses. These courses often include grass, mud, hills, and even obstacles that riders have to jump over or run with their bikes.
Ismael has also competed in road cycling and gravel cycling. He has won many important races throughout his career.
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Ismael's Cycling Journey
Ismael Esteban started his cycling career as an amateur. He later became a professional rider. He has shown great talent in different types of cycling.
Cyclo-cross Achievements
Ismael Esteban has achieved many victories in cyclo-cross. He has won the Spanish National Cyclo-cross Championships multiple times. This means he was the best cyclo-cross rider in Spain for those years!
- Key Wins and Podiums
- 2004–2005: 1st
National Under-23 Championships - 2005–2006: 1st National Under-23 Championships
- 2015–2016: 3rd National Championships
- 2016–2017: 1st National Championships
- 1st Overall Copa de España de Ciclocross (Spanish Cyclo-cross Cup)
- Won races in Elorrio, Asteasuko, Trofeo San Andres, Les Franqueses del Valles, Laudio
- 2017–2018: 1st National Championships
- Won Les Franqueses del Valles
- 2018–2019: Won Karrantza and Xativa
- 2nd National Championships
- 2019–2020: 1st Overall Copa de España de Ciclocross
- Won Pontevedra
- 2020–2021: 3rd National Championships
- 2021–2022: Won Alcobendas
He also competed in the 2016 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships. This is a big international event where the best cyclo-cross riders from around the world compete.
Road Racing Success
Besides cyclo-cross, Ismael has also done well in road cycling. Road cycling involves racing on paved roads, often over long distances.
- Notable Road Wins
- 2005: Won Stage 4 of the Vuelta Ciclista a Navarra
- 2006: 1st Overall in the Vuelta a Tenerife
- He also won Stage 2 of this race.
Gravel Racing
More recently, Ismael has competed in gravel cycling. This type of racing combines elements of road and off-road cycling. It takes place on unpaved roads, like gravel paths.
- Gravel Achievements
- 2023: In the UCI World Series, he finished:
- 2nd at La Indomable
- 3rd at Limburg
See also
In Spanish: Ismael Esteban para niños
