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Josep Bachs: From Grassroots Cycling to International Projection

The president of Girona Ciclisme is driving the LATAM Global Cycling project with a focus on education and sports for young people.

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Generic image of a cycling race in a Mediterranean landscape.

Josep Bachs, president of Girona Ciclisme, leads the LATAM Global Cycling project to promote sports and education among young cyclists, with a vision that transcends borders.

Josep Bachs, a prominent figure in Catalan cycling with roots in Sabadell and strong ties to Platja d'Aro and Argentina, currently presides over Girona Ciclisme. From this position, he is spearheading the LATAM Global Cycling project, an initiative aimed at uniting sports and comprehensive training for young cyclists.
With a clear motto, "education and sport, I always emphasize it," Bachs prioritizes the development of individuals beyond mere competition. His passion for cycling dates back to his childhood, when he would embark on long rides from Sabadell. This hobby, inherited from his father, known as 'the Italian,' has been a lifelong companion, balanced with studies and work, fostering lasting friendships within the cycling community.
His professional career led him to the textile company Gorina, where he worked as a traveling salesman for nine months a year. This period allowed him to establish significant contacts, including discussions with figures like Amancio Ortega before his global expansion and even with Carmen Polo. Despite temporarily moving him away from competition, this professional experience was crucial for his personal and professional growth.
After various professional stages, Bachs decided to return to his sporting roots. He collaborated with foreign teams and was part of the Catalan Federation for four years, participating in promotion and grassroots cycling projects. Although he did not succeed in becoming the federation's president, his primary goal remains to promote accessible sports participation, especially for children and young people, given the current high costs.
Bachs regrets the lack of closed circuits for cycling in Catalonia, an idea he pioneered and considers a solution for improving safety and coexistence on the roads. This concept is being replicated in San Luís, Argentina, through the LATAM Global Cycling project, which offers training and development to fourteen young cyclists, strengthening ties between territories.
From the Costa Brava and Girona to Sabadell and Argentina, Josep Bachs remains dedicated to devising alternatives that strengthen the Catalan cycling scene, demonstrating an inexhaustible passion for sports and education.

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