In the US, AXEON Cycling Team, all the love. It is the first and only Portuguese to wear the jersey of the Colorado State group, but the coaching staff has confessed to Ruben be interested in more Portuguese. The Portuguese example seems to have convinced the Americans.
He was born in Barreiro, Lisbon, in 1994. At age 11 Reuben Warrior already pedaled, joined by Mato Cheirinhos (1 year) and Alcobaça received the highest national award for the category in juniors. Over the years, few for those who still have the future ahead, the rider was leading the challenges increasingly seriously.
Alcobaça after the route was traveled to Santa Maria da Feira. Two years and the accumulation of a baggage that sent him flying to the United States. The Portuguese agent João Correia living across the Atlantic brokered the Ruben trip to America, and despite having signed the contract last October only started to compete for the team in March.
One of the first tests of the cyclist at the service of AXEON was the Portuguese Costa Vicentina and Ruben came first. For two months the main competitions were in Europe. The young man says modestly that "this season has gone well ', after last Saturday having won second place in the national road championship in Braga.
"Cycling is the hardest competition in the world»
Rest. Rest is keyword to Reuben, which recognizes that "Cycling is the hardest race in the world. Tirelessly anyone can handle train between four to five hours straight. " In all, a week workouts equivalent to 21/22 hours. Now, on holiday in Portugal to prepare the Tour of Utah (USA) that is no more than a preparation for the Lavenir Tour, known as the Tour de France of the Future, Reuben trains, usually in the Capuchin Convent, with teammate Rafael Reis which is "like a right arm."
Deprivation of a normal life
"I have to deprive me of a normal life, if I want maximum performance. I can not go out at night, "he admitted. Outputs, alcohol, are luxuries which Reuben can not enjoy. The cyclist's life is not compatible with the age of follies.
The young man said that American food is very good, especially the Mexican food found in the United States. The truth is that often the salads and a vegetarian diet have to be option. The success is the result of what one abdicates to do. It is clear that the longing to be with friends, with family, and the Portuguese beaches are lacking to those who are far away, but the dream is energy to continue in the race.
Great individuals, teams or so
For those who know two ways of looking at cycling as diverse, as is the case with Portugal and the United States, says Portugal is rich in good cyclists and not far behind the US when it comes to talent. Regarding the teams, the situation changes and "the Portuguese are restricted to very few groups. The Portuguese organization could also be better ...
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