The Spanish team Movistar is going to start in cyclo-cross, and not with just anyone. In fact, the British Cat Fergusonaged only 18, will take part in her first race of the season on December 15 World Cup during the fourth round in Namur. The British rider had already participated in three rounds of World Cup at the end of 2023, with a 20th place for best result. She also competed at the same time on the junior circuit, where she finished 2nd in the general classification, just two points behind the Frenchwoman. Célia Gery. In 2024, she dedicated herself to the road on the junior circuit, where she had a string of successes: 9 stage victories, 3 general classifications, world champion in the time trial and the road event. .. Her performances allowed her to show off in the Elite races at the end of the year, where she quickly distinguished herself by winning Binche-Chimay-Binche early October. It is therefore a real phenomenon which is arriving on the cyclo-cross circuit.
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“I’m very excited to start racing”
In his team's press release, Cat Ferguson was delighted with this news: “I feel lucky to be supported by the team and sponsors for the upcoming cyclocross season. The team's confidence in me and their support can be seen in their willingness to try something new. new this winter by facing the muddy terrain of cyclo-cross I am very excited to start racing and learn as much as possible without any pressure of results for the moment..
