Patxi Cía: 2012 Euskadi XC Champion

The Patxi - Blast duet is unbeatable this season, proving that the biker it's in an impressive fitness level and the Blast, the most advanced bike built by MSC has no rival in his hands.

The biker won this last weekend the 2012 Euskadi XC Championship that took place in the town of Izurdiaga.

Patxi had a great start and on the first lap made the best time in the whole run. From that moment on, he increased progressively the gap with Álex Ordeñana and Marcos Domínguez, finishing with a 3 minute margin.

Patxi is getting the best from himself and the Blast this season, winning 5 races and finishing on the top 3 on 2 in the last 8 races.

Next big challenge for Patxi will take place next saturday: Pedals de Foc Non Stop (Fire Pedals Non Stop), a btt raid with over 220km lenght, 6200m positive incline and more than 10 hours on the bike. It will take place in the Pirineu Català (Vall d'Aran).

2nd Place for Patxi in the 5th round of the Caja Rural Cup

Patxi went right at the gun and took a 10second lead on Latasa Diego (Conor Saltoki), with the chase group 20seconds back. Patxi was again riding the new MSC Blast dually which he quoted at the end of the race, that it greatly aided his podium finish for the fast and technical circuit.

Patxi battled it out with Ismael Ventura (Chain Reaction Cycles) in the later stages of the race, with Ismael attacking in the final kilometers and taking out the win over Patxi.

We look forward to the next stage of the Caja Rural which will be held on the 3rd of June 2012.

Patxi Cia leading Ismael Ventura

MSC Bikes Factory Rider - Patxi Cia

Patxi Cia, Ismael Ventura, Ja Ruiz De Larrinaga