{"id":68496,"date":"2026-06-02T16:01:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T15:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isbsport.com\/david-valero-uci-marathon-world-cup-victory\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T16:05:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T15:05:31","slug":"david-valero-uci-marathon-world-cup-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isbsport.com\/it\/david-valero-uci-marathon-world-cup-victory\/","title":{"rendered":"David Valero UCI Marathon World Cup Victory"},"content":{"rendered":"

David Valero Makes History in Andorra with First-Ever Spanish UCI Marathon World Cup Victory for Klimatiza Orbea Team ! Spanish mountain biking celebrated a historic milestone this weekend as David Valero claimed victory at the UCI Marathon World Cup round held in Naturland, Andorra. Delivering an outstanding performance against the world\u2019s best marathon specialists, the Spanish rider secured a landmark win for both himself and the Klimatiza Orbea Team.
\nWith this achievement, Valero becomes the first Spanish rider ever to win a UCI Marathon World Cup race, marking a historic moment for Spanish mountain biking and further cementing his status as one of the sport\u2019s leading athletes.<\/p>\n

The significance of the victory extends beyond the rider himself. Competing for the Klimatiza Orbea Team, a Spanish-based professional MTB team, Valero also delivered the first UCI Marathon World Cup victory for the project, highlighting the rapid growth and international ambitions of the team. On the demanding Andorran course, featuring high-altitude climbs and technically challenging terrain, Valero rode a tactically perfect race. After staying among the leading contenders throughout the event, he launched a decisive attack in the final stages to cross the finish line alone and take a memorable victory.<\/p>\n

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This success represents a major milestone for the Klimatiza Orbea Team, whose commitment to developing a world-class marathon racing program has quickly translated into results at the highest level of international competition. Beyond the sporting achievement, the victory sends a strong message about the growing strength of Spanish mountain biking on the global stage. For years, Spain has produced world-class cross-country athletes, and now, thanks to Valero\u2019s triumph, it has also secured its place in the history books of marathon mountain biking.
\nThe result also places David Valero at the forefront of the overall UCI Marathon World Cup standings, reinforcing an exceptional start to the season and positioning him as a leading contender for the overall title.
\nA historic victory. A Spanish rider. A Spanish team. A landmark moment for mountain biking in Spain.<\/p>\n

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