End clap for Lourdes Oyarbide ! This Monday, on his account Instagramthe 30-year-old Spaniard announced that she was ending her career. “I’M RETIRING FROM PROFESSIONAL SPORT! But I will never stop Cycling”begins by writing the one who in 2019, two years after being titled in the time trial, became Spanish road champion. Started in 2013 within the Bizkaia-Durangothe Basque's career then continued at the Movistar Team from 2018, then in the team LABORAL Kutxa-Fundacion Euskadi this season. In addition to his two coronations on the Spanish Championships, Lourdes Oyarbide has a stage of the Burgos Tour (2019).
Video – Aude Biannic was Oyarbide's teammate at Movistar
“Cycling sparked my curiosity to discover the world”
“I owe who I am to cycling. It is the best tool for developing perseverance, dedication, sacrifice, respect, camaraderie, teamwork and much more. Cycling sparked my curiosity to discover the world and other cultures. I had the chance to cross paths with great coaches, athletic directors and assistants. And what about my teammates and rivals. I have had the privilege of being surrounded over these many years by true fighters and inspiring women. There are many of whom I can say today that they are friends”adds in particular Lourdes Oyarbide in his farewell message to the professional peloton.
