An ex-cyclist admired by cycling fans
Cycling fans take pictures with Miguel Induráin when they see him, even though he retired from professional cycling almost 30 years ago. His five consecutive Tours de France in the early 1990s and the way he won them, with a style never seen before in individual time trials and clever management of the mountain stages, have left an everlasting mark on fans.
The passion for mountain biking
In addition to enjoying road cycling, Induráin also participates in mountain bike races. The Navarrese cyclist, who keeps fit and enjoys cycling, has just completed his first Andalucía Bike Race by Garmin, a test of six stages, 340 km and 10,000 meters of positive gradient.
The relationship with the fans
Induráin is very approachable with fans and is always ready to serve them. Although at the time he did not have so many pictures with fans, now, with mobile phones, the situation has changed and fans ask him for photos at every sporting event he participates in.
His relationship with the mountain bike
Induráin tests the new material that comes to the market and participates in mountain bike tests. However, he confesses that he prefers road bikes and only mountain bikes in the winter to enjoy leisurely walks in the woods.
The passion for cycling
Induráin enjoys cycling and keeping fit. It is the only sport he practices and he prefers cycling to other activities such as going to the gym, running, playing padel or football.
His view on cycling today
Induráin misses the long time trials and long stages he enjoyed in his time as a professional. However, he acknowledges that today’s cycling is faster, more media-driven and more explosive, and that very beautiful shows are put on.
His life after cycling
After his professional career, Induráin has found a full life. He enjoys cycling, participating in sporting events and working in advertising. Although he has a settled life thanks to his achievements as a cyclist, he has no great incentives to do great things.
Doping in cycling
Induráin assures that in his time as a professional he followed the rules and complied with the regulations of the moment to avoid doping.
The future in cycling
Induráin doesn’t rule out taking part in other mountain bike events again in the future, although he acknowledges that the climbs are more difficult as he gets older. However, she can never say no and is enjoying every event she takes part in.
His memories as a professional
Induráin keeps his trophies, bikes and jerseys won during his professional career. Although he does not have them on display, he keeps them carefully at home.
Your current life
Induráin enjoys his current life, working in advertising and participating in sporting events. He doesn’t see it as a job, but as a hobby to enjoy the things he likes.
