Andorran Cyclist Roger Turné Finishes 52nd in U23 XCO at Worlds
Despite starting with a cold and facing early falls and bottlenecks, the Andorran rider pushed through the demanding Trentino track before elimination near the end of the UCI Mountain Bike Worlds race.
Key Points
- Roger Turné placed 52nd in under-23 cross-country Olympic race in Val di Sole, Italy.
- Cut from course two laps from end due to bottlenecks, falls, and a cold.
- Competed for Federació Andorrana de Ciclisme on technical Trentino terrain.
- Showed determination against elite international field at UCI Championships.
Andorran cyclist Roger Turné finished 52nd in the under-23 cross-country Olympic race at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Val di Sole, Italy, after being cut from the course two laps from the end.
Representing the Federació Andorrana de Ciclisme (FAC), Turné competed on Saturday in the event held in the Trentino region's technical terrain. He started the race already affected by a cold, as noted by the federation.
Race bottlenecks and several falls early on cost him time and positions. These issues left him unable to complete the full distance, leading to his elimination near the finish.
The championships attracted elite international riders to the challenging Val di Sole track. Turné's performance reflects a determined effort from the Andorran amid strong global competition.
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