Fran Lopez He is a Valladolid man who has so far achieved a large number of podiums in his class in the quad events, with his best overall placing being fifth in terms of European Championships and World Cups.
On this occasion, he achieved a bronze in the Brigg European Middle Distance Championship, but it was no longer just a medal, but rather how he achieved it by driving 4,000 km from Valladolid to the United Kingdom in a test that took place last Sunday, May 29, in the northwest of the United Kingdom.
He decided to go by his own car, because if he wanted to have some choice to compete in the main positions, he would have to transport his boat, his bike and the rest of the necessary materials, both neoprene and shoes.
This is why he started his long drive on Thursday, driving alone and all over France Via the Eurotunnel to reach the English islandBack in Pisuerga on Monday.
For the voyage, Fran “carriaged” his barge to be able to carry his stuff and be able to rest when necessary and get in the best possible conditions to Europe. So, with the car loaded with the large amount of sports equipment a quad athlete would need (canoe, paddle, neoprene, shoes, helmet, etc.), a small bed, a refrigerator, he traveled 2000 km until arriving at noon on Saturday. in brig.
There he had time to learn about a kayak and cycling tour in the afternoonVisualize the swim and run segment and kick back for a big date on Sunday.
Despite the presence of many sponsors and collaborators, as this trip continues to be run in the most economical way possible, I have only been able to fund part of the expenses of this competition. Next week in Hanover will be the next World Championships with the European distance race, which, like the rest of the international events in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Germany or Poland, will struggle in the absence of a sponsor with potential. To cover quad competitions.