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Monica Torres was the heroine of the 'La Purito' cycling tour

August 19 from 2016 - 00: 31

Andorran lands in the second edition of the march was held cicloturista the Itching. A gear that is considered the toughest in Europe since passes through the full travel of the stage queen Tour of Spain 2015. A total of 6 ports along 145 km with a positive slope accumulated over 5.200 meters rise.

Mónica Torres entering the goal

The Dianense athlete, Mónica Torres, thoroughly prepared to meet the challenge of ending the march. He fulfilled the objective although things for the triathlete Dénia Triatló were complicated even before the start. The direction of his bike broke and had to find a shop to fix it.

On the tour the cyclists had to face the ascents to demanding ports as they are, Beixalís, Coll d'Ordino, La Rabassa, Coll de la Gallina, Comella y Cortals d'Encamp. Monica suffered from the moment of departure, led an internal herself and with hard ramps up fight.

Monica smiling despite the steep ramps

His mental strength was the key to ending this bike ride within the limit set by the organization. The Dianense crossed the finish line with a total time of 11 27 hours and minutes, ie, that left over 3 minutes. In addition Monica did not enjoy the food that was in the refreshment stations, when she came there was nothing left to eat.

Very proud of this feat Mónica Torres also show off a smile that never leaves not even when climbing the steep ramps, proudly she showed her passport which justifies had managed to finish the march.

In this march illustrious international squad participated as Joaquim Rodríguez himself, "purito"Joseba Beloki or Claudio Chiappucci. Cyclists also took the team Rolser José Jorro ULB Sports, Albert Bertrián, Alejandro Seguí and Javi Almela also managed to finish it.

Mónica Torres wearing his finisher card

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