The Board of Directors of the Royal Spanish Cycling Federation (RFEC)exercising its statutory powers, has made two important appointments for the development of its new technical-sports organization chart. José Almagro will be the new national technical director of the RFEC and Javier Ruiz de Larrinaga will act as the national coach of men’s and women’s cyclocross.
Jose Almagrowith a degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, will be the head of the sports area of the Royal Spanish Cycling Federation in the next Olympic cycle and will be in charge of designing the sports activity of the RFEC and coordinating the work of all national selectors. Almagro, associated with cycling since his childhood, is a professional road racer and has extensive experience after being general secretary of the Madrid Cycling Federation since 2007.
“Assuming the position of technical director of RFEC is a challenge that I face with great enthusiasm and with the security to carry out the work with guarantees thanks to my past background and the great team that we will have. The my first intention is to put myself at the service of the federation and all national cycling to listen to technicians and cyclists of all modalities and learn about their concerns so that we can continue to move forward together. I want to thank José Vicioso and the Board of Directors for trusting me to occupy this position, as well as the previous technical management of the RFEC for the excellent work done. Finally, I would like to thank all the staff of the Madrid Cycling Federation and all the cycling community of Madrid for their love and trust. “They have been unforgettable years,” said José Almagro after learning of his appointment.
For your partJavier Ruiz de Larrinagafive-time Spanish cyclocross champion and one of the specialty’s great national legends, will assume the position of cyclocross coach after successfully serving as Basque regional coach. “Cyclocross has given me everything in the field of cycling and I am very excited to continue to contribute to this discipline in this new role as a coach. This is a challenge of great importance and I really want to contribute as long as possible.” t possible in Spanish CX, which is experiencing a great moment thanks to the great work done in recent years by all levels of our sport. I have learned a lot in recent years working for the Basque federation and I want to express my gratitude to them in the opportunity they gave to me and the love received,” said Javier Ruiz de Larrinaga about the new stage of his career.
The Royal Spanish Cycling Federation expresses its sincere gratitude to Cristobal Sanchez, technical director in recent years, as well as in Pascual Momparlerwho has held the position of national cyclocross coach since 2013, for his dedication and professionalism.
Source: La Verdad
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