Luca Ruwiel
Luca Ruwiel, a 21-year-old Cape Town local, isn't just riding bikes – he's laser-focused on conquering the world of XCO Mountain Biking. From a young age, Luca dabbled in various sports, but his natural talent and subsequent success on two wheels has since cemented his path in the competitive cycling space. For Luca, cycling isn't just a passion - it's an all-consuming dedication.
"My goal has always been quite 'simple' - to become the best cyclist in the world, and it will stay my goal until the day I become World Champion."
Luca's dedication shines through in his impressive list of achievements: 4X SA XCO Champion, African Continental XCO Champion and SA Enduro Champion. He acknowledges the challenging transition from Junior to U23/Elite, making his podium finishes at the SA Elite Champs and the U23 Africa Champs last year even more significant.
Luca’s favourite sessions:
When asked about his favourite training sessions, Luca didn’t really have any answer.
“I have found joy in almost all the training I do. Whether it be a 1h30min recovery ride, 6 hours on the road or some ridiculous interval session”
Variety seems to be the winning formula for Luca. Even during the off-season, he won't be found sitting still, enjoying a variety of activities including gym work, dirt biking and trail runs with friends.
Race-day experiences also hold a special place for Luca. While he admits a win always sweetens the deal, he highlights specifically the electric atmosphere of the World Cups in Brazil and Les Gets. He also mentions the challenging, muddy conditions of last year’s Crans Montana World Cup, which this year is the 2025 World Champs venue. Luca will once again be racing the event this year, in amongst the line up of riders with dreams of wearing the rainbow stripes.
Looking ahead to 2025 with Cadence Nutrition in his bottles, Luca's sights are firmly set on the Cross Country MTB World Cups. With unwavering focus, a love for the sport and a growing list of accomplishments, Luca Ruwiel is a rider to watch as he chases his dream of becoming the best in the world.
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