David Valero and Marta Cano are proclaimed champions of Spain in Short Track 2025

The Spanish XCO/XCC/XCR Mountain Bike Championship experienced an intense day on Saturday at the David Valero circuit in Baza, marked by memorable performances from three individuals: David Valero, Marta Cano, and Benjamín Noval.

Benjamín Noval achieves a historic comeback in the junior race

The competition started at 9:00 with the XCO race for the junior male category, where Asturian Benjamín Noval became the absolute protagonist. Despite starting in last position in a grid with 74 riders, the current Spanish cyclocross and road champion showed an exceptional level.

Andalusian Guillermo Parrado set a high pace from the start and rode solo for a good part of the race, but Noval gradually climbed up the ranks with spectacular times. With three kilometers to go, the MMR cyclist caught up to Parrado and sprinted towards an epic victory.

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Final classification of the Spanish XCO junior male Championship

1. Benjamín Noval - 1:07:29
2. Guillermo Parrado - 41''
3. Iker Pérez - 1:49

David Valero and Marta Cano are the new Short Track Spanish Champions

Sub23 rider Marta Cano was the strongest in a race that started with a select group formed alongside Nuria Bosch, Sofía Rodríguez, Lucía Gómez, and Ainara Elbusto. However, as the seven laps of the race progressed, Cano extended her lead to cross the finish line solo.

Top 3 female (Short Track):

1. Marta Cano - 25:28
2. Nuria Bosch - 31''
3. Sofía Rodríguez - 33''

Valero wins at home with a lethal attack

In the men's race, up to nine riders had a chance in the last three laps, including Valero, François, Barroso, Cullell, and Franco. It was in the penultimate lap when local David Valero launched his definitive attack. Knowing the circuit like no one else, he managed to open the gap just enough to crown himself the Spanish Short Track Champion.

Top 3 male (Short Track):

1. David Valero - 23:53
2. Thibaut François - 6''
3. Jofre Cullell - 8''

The Spanish Championship will conclude today, Sunday, with the races for the male sub23, elite male, and all female XCO categories. Here you can check the schedules. A great finale is expected for an event that is exceeding expectations.