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Swiss cyclist Ginia Caluori joins Movistar team for two seasons
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Swiss cyclist Ginia Caluori joins Movistar team for two seasons

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Swiss cyclist Ginia Caluori, 23, has signed a two-year contract with the Movistar team.
  • Caluori is a promising and versatile rider, with achievements including the U23 World Championship silver medal in mountain biking and a recent victory in The Traka 100 gravel race.
  • She expressed excitement about joining the team, citing inspiration from riders like Annemiek van Vleuten and Marlen Reusser.

The Movistar cycling team has secured the services of one of the most promising talents in international cycling, signing Swiss rider Ginia Caluori for the next two seasons. At 23 years old, Caluori brings a versatile skillset and a growing list of accomplishments to the Spanish-based WorldTour squad.

Caluori's impressive resume includes a silver medal at the U23 World Championship in mountain biking. More recently, she showcased her adaptability by winning The Traka 100 gravel race in her debut. This victory highlights her ability to transition and excel across different cycling disciplines.

I am very happy and excited to join the team. I cannot wait for the moment to start this new adventure.

โ€” Ginia CaluoriExpressing her feelings about signing with the Movistar team.

Her transition from mountain biking to road cycling just two years ago has been remarkably swift and successful. In this new modality, Caluori has already claimed the overall victory in the Tour de Feminin and secured a stage win, demonstrating the potential she previously displayed in races like the Tour de Romandie.

"I am very happy and excited to join the team. I cannot wait for the moment to start this new adventure," Caluori stated. She further elaborated on her inspiration, mentioning Annemiek van Vleuten as a rider she has long admired and noting her opportunity to connect with Marlen Reusser last year. "To be able to be part of this project now is an incredible opportunity," she concluded.

Movistar is a team that I have always looked at. Annemiek van Vleuten has been a great inspiration for me and last year I had the opportunity to coincide with Marlen Reusser. To be able to be part of this project now is an incredible opportunity.

โ€” Ginia CaluoriExplaining her motivation for joining Movistar and citing inspirational riders.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.