Tropteam
- How would you describe yourself in one sentence?
I’m competitive but I put the entertainment and well-being of my family and my dogs first.
- When did you start with sleddog sports and how?
I started canicross in 2010 with my pet dog when I found out about a race that was held near where I live.
- Were you active in any other sport before? Which one?
I have always ridden a bike, both mountain and road. I’ve also had a few years where I did trail running. On the other hand, I have always done sea sports such as spearfishing and kayak surfing.
- Which categories do you compete in and which one is your favourite?
At the beginning in canicross for a few years but then I switched to bikejoring and each time I gave it more effort. I was also in skijoring but due to a shoulder injury I have had to leave it for a few years. I hope I can resume it next season.
- What kind of race trail do you like the most?
We didn’t know many races outside of Spain until we got to know TDM in the Alps. We went 4 years in a row and in the last year we also met the TSB. We were already into bikejoring so it was a race that I don’t like to miss. And so it has also been with the ALB CROSS, which is a race that I really like as the beginning of the season.
- How much time do you devote to training?
In the area where I live I don’t have much chance to train the dog on a leash. The training we do is to go out into the mountains on foot and climb. About 3 or 4 times a week we go out for between 1 and 1.5 hours each time. On the other hand, I go out about 2 or 3 times a week with the bike for 1.5 hours. Depending on the amount of work I have that week.
- What is your favourite workout routine?
What I like the most is taking them out to the mountains on cold days and seeing how they enjoy the forest and the meadows.
- Do you have any other hobbies besides mushing?
I like to go out into the mountains with my partner both by bike and on foot.
- How does your normal day look like?
I start work early (6:30 a.m.) and I usually leave at 3:00 p.m. When I can, first I go out with my bike for a ride and then I take the dogs and go to the mountains. Many times I can only do one of them so I keep changing them. When my wife doesn’t work afternoons I try to go out with her on one of her outings. Both by bike and to the mountains.
- What are your biggest successes and plans for the future?
Last year has been the first time that I have gone to an international Championship and I really liked it. I wish I could do another one.The ALB CROSS and the TSB are races that I don’t want to miss. But what I want the most is to be able to fully recover from my shoulders injury and be able to resume skijoring.
