Adam Ragaa trial pilot with six world champion titles under his belt, justified in an interview with EFE his retirement at the end of this season when, at 42 years old, it is difficult for him to be at the highest level.
“I decided to retire months ago.. I’ve been competing for many years and I’m struggling to get to the top level. On a training level, it’s been very difficult for me and I’ve also suffered various injuries over the years,” he explained.
However, it still looks competitive: “People tell me not to retire because I’m still competing well and fighting to get on the podiums. And it’s true. Of course, it’s a good thing to quit now when I’m competing. I’m not bad for a while, but this is a good opportunity to make a decision,” he said.
“My record is not bad since few pilots can say they have it,” he joked.
The one from Ulldecona competes again on Saturday in the Principality’s ‘indoor’ World Championship event. This will be the last time he will appear in Andorra after missing the last test held in Geneva (Switzerland).
He did participate in Barcelona, Chalon-sur-Saône and Nice but in none of them he was able to qualify for the final and he is seventh with 14 points in the general classification. “I really want to compete in Andorra for the last time. I will give 100% to get the best possible result,” he said.
Once the season is over he will ‘downgrade’ the trials bike to a competitive level, but it will remain in Sherco.
Adam Raga has won six world champion titles – four indoors (2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006) and two outdoors (2005 and 2006). He also has five Spanish Outdoor Championships and two indoor Championships, in addition to 19 Trial of Nations titles with the Spanish team.
“I always say that there are six world champion titles and there are also 15 runners-up in the ‘outdoor’ world and 11 runners-up in the ‘indoor’ world. It is true that after Toni Bou’s 35 it cannot be compared. , but no athlete that can be compared to him,” he said.
His relationship with the Piera pilot was “very good.” “There has always been respect between the two at a professional level. Sometimes we have some fights, but this is normal in all sports. We have a lot of respect for each other and we also have a lot of admiration. Of course. , when necessary let’s compete many battles “.
And when the season ends, what will happen to Adam Raga? “My intention is to stay connected to the world of tests and continue with Sherco to help the evolution of the motorcycle. In addition to continuing with my riders in school training. In any case, I will slow down and I will be calmer than now ,” concluded Adam Raga.
Source: La Verdad
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