SportsAbner Gonzalez participates for the first time in the Tour of Poland: "It's a good race"

Abner Gonzalez participates for the first time in the Tour of Poland: “It’s a good race”

Madrid – Abner Gonzalez, the first Puerto Rican cyclist in the professional peloton, said this Tuesday that he fell in love with cycling at a very young age, from the first race he played near his house encouraged by his brother, and he was proud and “happy” to be able to represent his country wearing the national champion jersey.

“My country has a great tradition of practicing sports such as baseball, basketball and volleyball, which we all play and watch on television since we were little. Cycling has always attracted me. My brother took me to a race near our house and I won right away. Since then I fell in love with cycling”said the Movistar team rider in an interview facilitated by the Tour of Poland, a race that he is taking part in this year for the first time.

He recalled that he came to the European circuit thanks to a Puerto Rican masseur who worked with a team in Spain. “My career started there. I have been in many teams, until the Movistar Team called me up. Now I am very happy to be able to compete with such a strong team.”

“It is the first time that I participate in the Tour of Poland. It is a good race with important runners. For me, it has been a great experience. Also, it was amazing of you to organize a race in support of peace at such a difficult time. I appreciate it very much,” he highlighted.

Gonzalez, 21, is proud to be able to serve as ambassador of his country: “It is a pleasure to run with the national champion jersey. I am happy to represent my country. Also, I am the first Puerto Rican in the professional peloton. It’s fantastic”.

Asked about his future plans, he is very clear: “I’m still young and I have a lot to learn. One day I’d like to be a three-week racer, but we’ll see. That is my dream”.

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