Lucía González Blanco facts for kids
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González Blanco at the 2018 European Road Cycling Championships.
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| Full name | Lucía González Blanco |
| Born | 9 July 1990 |
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| Role | Rider |
Lucía González Blanco (born on July 9, 1990) is a professional cyclist from Spain. She is known for two types of cycling: cyclo-cross and road racing.
Lucía rides for a team called Bizkaia–Durango in road races. For cyclo-cross, she is part of the Nesta–Škoda Alecar team. She has represented her country, Spain, in big competitions like the 2016 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships.
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About Lucía González Blanco
Lucía González Blanco was born in Spain in 1990. She grew up to become a talented athlete, focusing on cycling. She started her professional cycling career in 2010.
She is a versatile rider, meaning she is good at different kinds of cycling. Her main sports are cyclo-cross and road racing.
What is Road Racing?
Road racing is a popular type of cycling where riders race on paved roads. These races can be short, like a few hours, or very long, lasting several days or even weeks. Riders compete to be the fastest over a set distance.
In 2013, Lucía showed her skill in road racing by finishing third in the Spanish National Road Race Championships. This was a big achievement for her.
What is Cyclo-cross?
Cyclo-cross is a unique and exciting type of bicycle racing. It takes place in autumn and winter. Riders race on short, off-road courses. These courses often include grass, mud, sand, and even hills.
Cyclo-cross races also have obstacles that riders sometimes have to get off their bikes to run over or carry their bikes up. It's a tough sport that needs both riding skill and running ability. Lucía is a top rider in this challenging sport.
Lucía's Achievements
Lucía has competed in many important cycling events. One of her notable appearances was at the 2018 European Road Cycling Championships. She also represented Spain at the 2016 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships. This is a major international competition where the best cyclo-cross riders from around the world compete.
More Information
- In Spanish: Lucía González (ciclista) para niños
