Andorran Cyclist Roger Turné Takes 6th in Girona Super Cup Despite Fall
Turné showed strong pace in the lead before crashing but held on for a solid result. His season highlighted consistency among young riders, boosted by top World Cup clashes.
Key Points
- Roger Turné finished 6th in under-23 category at Super Cup Massi in Girona after falling in lead group.
- Ended mountain biking season 4th overall in under-23 standings despite missing events for World Cup.
- Oriol Pi withdrew from Tramun stage of Cross-Country World Cup while in top 30.
- Lorelei Torres placed 13th in elite category at the same World Cup event.
Roger Turné, an Andorran cyclist with the Cycling Federation (FAC), secured sixth place in the under-23 category at the Super Cup Massi in Girona despite suffering a fall while riding in the lead group.
The incident occurred during the final race of his mountain biking season on Sunday, limiting his chances of a higher finish despite having the pace to contend up front. Turné ended the campaign fourth overall in the under-23 standings, even though he skipped some events due to scheduling clashes with World Cup rounds.
Fellow Andorran riders faced setbacks elsewhere. Oriol Pi withdrew from the Tramun stage of the Cross-Country World Cup while inside the top 30. Lorelei Torres raced in the elite category at the same event, taking 13th position.
Turné's performance underscored his consistency among young riders, rounding out a competitive year.
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