This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page looking forward to continuing his growth at Telefónica-backed squad as he inks two-year contract Following last Thursday’s announcement of Óscar Rodríguez becoming the first signing of the men’s Movistar Team for 2022 the Telefónica-backed squad confirmed on Tuesday it has reached an agreement with Max Kanter (Dresden Kanter has covered almost his entire UCI career to date -five years- in the structure formerly known as Sunweb whose development outfit saw him winning two consecutive German U23 road race title (2017 Kanter was able in 2020 to make his Grand Tour debut in La Vuelta where he showed his sprinting abilities by taking two third places against the likes of Pascal Ackermann or Sam Bennett he completed his first Giro d’Italia; finished 4th at one of the Tour de Pologne’s bunch sprints; and showed consistency at the Tour of Britain Max will be the second German in the Telefónica-backed squad’s roster, with Juri Hollmann having also signed a two-year contract extension announced back in August I would like to say I am extremely happy to join this team I am very grateful for the huge confidence in me I believe I also found the right people and an environment that will be perfect fit for me to take my next steps on the path to a successful career The team is known for valuing human relationships above all and for believing in athletes even when things don’t go as planned “Now that I’ve got some years in the WorldTour under my belt I want to build on my successful time as an under-23 rider – with very great humility but also with some healthy self-confidence I’ve been close a few times in the last few years and now I want that to happen with the Movistar Team It goes without saying that I also want to give a lot to the team and will work for the leaders I would also like to thank my previous team for their cooperation.” Cover picture (c): BettiniPhoto We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site Keeping this cookie enabled helps us to improve our website Please enable Strictly Necessary Cookies first so that we can save your preferences This section of the website is exclusively reserved for members of the FIM Family: CONUs members and honorary members of the commissions You are a member of the FIM Family and do not have your access? Do not hesitate to contact us Sign in The FIM is also involved in non-sport activities - tourism or sport-related activities such as women in motorcycling sustainability is linked to both sporting and non-sporting areas as is the educational side we are developing to get the new generation on 2 wheels We inform you about all aspects of the motorcycling world Today the FIM has received communication from WESS Promotion the promoter of FIM Hard Enduro World Championship since 2021 that despite their best efforts they have not been able to secure the necessary support to move forward with their plans for this season following the withdrawal of its main partner late last year Whilst WESS have worked tirelessly over the last two-month period to recruit new partners at late notice they have not been able to secure the finances they require and having set a self-imposed deadline of the end of February they have rightly informed the FIM that they are not able to promote the 2025 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship The FIM would like to thank WESS for its work regarding the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship during the last years and to pay tribute for the progress that the series has made under their management with 2024 being one of the best editions to date the FIM is now making every possible effort to continue this path and is actively seeking and exploring alternative options that can hopefully allow the 2025 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship to take place whilst acknowledging that amendments may have to be made to the original schedule Speaking about the situation FIM President Jorge Viegas stated: “Since we received the news in December we have been in constant contact with WESS and we understand the efforts they have made during the start of this year in order that they could continue their good work and we cannot move forward without thanking them for the incredible job they have done with this series The FIM Hard Enduro World Championship is a great championship so we are determined to find a solution that can allow it to continue this year and long into the future.”A further announcement regarding the ongoing status of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship will be made as soon as it is possible to do so When is Challenge by la Vuelta: 5 stages from September 7 to September 11 How long is Challenge by la Vuelta: 478.5km Where does the race start: Marina de Cudeyo The Dutch rider placed a target on the late-season Ceratizit Challenge by La Vuelta winning the overall title for two years in a row She sealed her victory by 1:44 ahead of runner-up Elisa Longo Borghini (Trek-Segafredo) and 2:11 ahead of third-place Demi Vollering (SDWorx) Ceratizit Challenge by La Vuelta has expanded to a five-day race set to begin in Marina de Cudeyo on September 7 and conclude in Madrid on September 11.  both held in July and both won by Annemiek van Vleuten Annemiek van Vleuten is the most recent overall winner of the Ceratizit Challenge by La Vuelta having dominated the individual time trial and the mountain stage in the 2021 edition The 2022 promises the toughest route yet it will include an opening team time trial one stage that tops 160km with an uphill finish and high up on the list is the 40th anniversary of the original Yamaha Ténéré it’s difficult to say whether Yamaha engineers of the time knew what the future would bring when they were putting that first bike together the fact that the Ténéré line is still going strong decades later has to feel like something special to those involved.  Yamaha Europe is bringing a full 40th anniversary Ténéré tour to locations across Europe throughout the summer 2023 season From historic Ténéré production machines to actual classic Dakar race bikes there will be plenty to see and do at these stops for fans which was crafted partly in honor of the 40th anniversary of the line and bears a special livery in tribute to six-time (still unbeaten) Dakar winner Stéphane Peterhansel His nickname is clearly ‘Monsieur Dakar’ for a reason.  the Yamaha Ténéré 40th Anniversary Tour made its inaugural stop at the Adventure Bike Rider Festival in the UK which is the region’s largest annual ADV gathering it touched down in Spain at Ténéré Spirit Aguilar de Campoo over the weekend of June 31 through July 1.   Future events include Germany’s MaxlRide Motofestival from August 25 through 27 and France’s Alpes Aventure Motofestival from September 8 through 10 Yamaha adds that additional events may be added to its calendar throughout the year so be sure to check with your local Yamaha dealer to find out the latest information.  MaxlRide Motofestival is scheduled to take place in the Bavarian Alps and hotel options are available for those who want to participate Alpes Aventure Motofestival will take place in Barcelonette We’ll include links to the official websites of both festivals so you can find out more information if you’re interested in going Yamaha Ténéré Travel Trophy 2023 Welcomed Over 100 Riders In Europe This Retro-Styled Electric Motorcycle Looks Like a Fun and Practical Daily Ride 2022 Tenere Rallye Will Tackle The South Australian Outback Suzuki Really Wants You To Test Ride the New DR-Z4S Recall: Several 2013-2020 Yamahas Could Have Brake Switch Problem Manuel Lettenbichler clinched the 2023 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship after winning for the fifth consecutive time this year The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider’s latest win came at the 24MX Hixpania Hard Enduro in Aguilar de Campoo The defending champ sealed the deal with one round still left on the 2023 schedule The weekend’s activities began Friday but poor weather canceled the Superencierro prologue race that was supposed to determine starting positions for Saturday’s Campoo Xtreme cross-country race the riders were allowed to compete in the Superencierro at each rider’s own discretion and their results would not be factored into the weekend’s racing Lettenbichler and Rieju’s Alfredo Gomez made up the Superencierro podium Saturday’s Campoo X-Treme race was used as the prologue points-paying race and it was Bolt who came away with the win around the two-loop Bolt passed Lettenbichler early in the first loop and never looked back Sherco’s Wade Young also got around Lettenbichler and tried to run down Bolt to no avail taking the checkers approximately a minute and a half behind Bolt and GasGas rider Michael Walkner and Sherco-mounted Mario Roman rounded out the top five Bolt took advantage of his good starting position and grabbed the early lead over Young and Lettenbichler who blitzed the opening lap and caught and passed both Young and Bolt to take the lead With a seven-minute lead heading into the final series of hillclimbs Lettenbichler scaled them all with ease to take the race and overall win and the 2023 FIM Hard Enduro World title for the second consecutive year Roman ended up taking second and Bolt third Lettenbichler has an uncatchable 26-point lead in the Championship “There was a bit of pressure on myself to take the title here,” Lettenbichler said but managed to settle into the race and ride like I know I can but also winning my fifth race in a row was playing on my mind so to get it done in this perfect way is just amazing and I’m looking forward to my home race now in Germany Roman finished out the weekend second overall “I’m super stoked on how today went,” said Roman I didn’t quite have the pace to fight for the win today but it was still a solid result for the Championship It would have been nice to hold off Mani for another weekend Eva Täuber Takes Women’s Hard Enduro Performance Award Supported By GasGas At 24MX Hixpania 2023 Round five of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship–Spain’s 24MX Hixpania Hard Enduro–saw Eva Täuber take home the Women’s Hard Enduro Performance Award supported by GASGAS One of the most significant moments in Eva’s career came at this year’s 24MX Hixpania The event that is known for its intensity and challenging tracks Eva took to the start for the very first time and thanks to her stellar performance around the Campoo Extreme Loop earned her spot at the SuperEncierro Prologue with its artificial obstacles and a large crowd of spectators With a favourable starting position for the main race she ultimately completed the 24MX Hixpania event with an impressive 12th place in her class For this performance she was honoured with the Women’s Hard Enduro Performance Award Supported by GASGAS and receiving the trophy from her was an incredible experience,” admitted Eva “My Hixpania experience has been incredible a prominent figure in the Hard Enduro world has served as an inspiration to Eva throughout her riding journey Receiving the award from Sandra was not just an acknowledgment of her hard work and extra motivation for the future but a realization of her dream to be seen and recognized in the world of Enduro Eva’s journey into the world of Hard Enduro began with a mere curiosity a desire to explore the boundaries of her abilities on a motorcycle she discovered a genuine passion that kept her coming back for more With her skills and love for the sport growing eventually it propelled her towards competition The turning point arrived when she clinched the German Enduro Cup igniting a fire within her to seek even greater challenges Eva’s journey is not just a personal pursuit – it is a testament to the limitless potential of women in Hard Enduro and motorsports She sees Hard Enduro as an opportunity to prove that women can excel just as much as men in the demanding world of motorsports One of the most demanding races in Eva’s journey so far was the 2022 Enduro Panorama in Romania: it was my first multi-day international race you couldn’t even stand; everything was like slippery soap Physically and mentally pushing through those conditions was really tough for me The circumstances made it so challenging for me.” Eva participated in the 2023 German Hard Enduro Series showcasing her dominance and skill in this fiercely competitive arena The HESG (German Hard Enduro Championship) presents a diverse range of races from technical challenges to high-speed tracks and Eva has been a consistent winner in most events In a male-dominated sport like Hard Enduro Eva’s achievements are a powerful statement She proves that women can not only participate but also excel on the toughest of terrains Her goal is not just to win races but to break stereotypes and pave the way for more women to join the sport Eva is determined to keep pushing the boundaries of her capabilities She aspires to compete in all the races of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship by 2025 Her ultimate aim is to participate in as many international races as possible with the dream of one day being as skilled as her idol solidifying her status as a force to be reckoned with in the world of Hard Enduro The next round in the 2023 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship is the 24MX GetzenRodeo OVERALL RESULTS Located in the remote village of Aguilar de Campoo in Palencia, Spain, the 128-year-old Galletas Gullón biscuit factory used to have all the stereotypical markings of a multi-generational family-owned business and it was the main employer of the region for miles around The first two characteristics changed when Juan Miguel Martínez Gabaldón joined the company as Managing Director Armed with years of experience in multinational corporations including a tenure as Production Manager at German biscuit brand Bahlsen his leadership marked an era of modernisation and growth all the facilities were still highly manual It was a big contrast to Bahlsen,” he recalls “So I decided to put the knowledge I had gained at the latter to good use.” rural business to one of the leading biscuit manufacturers in Europe The automated production lines at its two factories bake enough biscuits to export to more than 120 countries worldwide sprawling over 100,000 square metres with an 18,000-square-metre warehouse that can house 27,000 pallets Following a strong sales growth of more than 10% in the last 15 years the company grew its workforce to 1,600 employees by last June and is committed to a further increase of 100 new workers per year the European and international markets are vitally important to the business and have allowed it to not only open four branches in Portugal but to also expand more deeply into these areas This expansion is all the more impressive considering Gullón’s conservative approach “Our growth is directly influenced by our profits,” Juan reveals because we always reinvest our profits into the business This also means that we will never expand if we don’t have the money to do so It’s very important for us to self-finance and not jeopardise the capital of the company.” Juan believes that innovation is the main reason behind the brand’s continued success It’s a quality that has been a part of Gullón’s DNA since its establishment – Founder Manuel Gullón lays claim to being the man who introduced England’s beloved snack thanks to the reinvestment to R&D&I of 2% of all sales – a figure that’s above the European average – the company is able to launch 15–20 new products each year after more than 80 years of producing indulgent treats such as chocolate-covered wafers and teatime cookies the company introduced Spain’s first wholemeal biscuit in response to consumer demands “We are very flexible and able to adapt to our customers’ needs quickly,” Juan points out “We also have great relationships with the region’s government and with the local universities and research centres so we are able to collaborate with them in coming up with better products.” The introduction of a wholemeal biscuit led to the steady development of a complete health line including items made with vegetable oils in 1986 low-calorie options in the year 2000 and a selection of products that are suitable for diabetics in 2002 The health biscuit segment is now one of Gullón’s main lines and forms an important revenue source for the firm “We do not just ship our products,” Juan explains “By developing our flagship concept of a healthy biscuit snack we are in line with current international consumer behavioural trends “In the same way the Renaissance period is known as the era of rebirth we believe that the 21st century is the era of health and healthy living We intend to be a part of it and are on the right track to take our health lines global.” innovative spirit and nature of business served it well during the COVID-19 pandemic we experienced a period of peak demand because biscuits are less perishable food products and perceived by consumers as necessary during times of crisis,” Juan recalls “The company’s main challenge was to protect the health of our employees while continuing to produce food for the general population,” he adds “We wanted to show our commitment to society and convey calm about food supply.” Gullón implemented a contingency plan surrounding hygiene remote working and distribution of protective equipment due to its success guaranteeing safety and supply it was the first Spanish manufacturer in its sector to be awarded the certificate COVID-19 Prevention/Food by Spain’s independent audit and certification body ACERTA Gullón managed to do more than business as usual It donated 60 tonnes of its products to more than 20 entities such as food banks and non-governmental organisations it distributed 3,000 care packages with food and water to hauliers and built them a rest area equipped with shower facilities “As the leading biscuit manufacturer in Spain we felt a responsibility to support society in troubled times,” Juan explains the business actually expanded its workforce by hiring more than 100 new employees during the pandemic Gullón remains a small-town family business in spirit its strategic location in an area that boasted one of Spain’s highest levels of wheat production ensured its supply chain remained intact and kept the company going in tough times the connection that the company has to its area of origin remains a big part of its identity even today “We are strongly committed to the region in which we are located “Aguilar de Campoo is where we have our roots We are the main economic driver here and we have a social responsibility to work with the locals.” With a little fewer than 7,000 inhabitants in Aguilar de Campoo and no other town within a 100-kilometre radius it’s easy to see how a familial feeling can quickly develop between the team at Gullón and the local villagers We have personal relationships with the residents We know all the families of our employees – in fact we have many families who have multiple generations working at Gullón,” says Juan “We care very much about the people who work here.” The CEO Magazine is more than a business title; it’s a source of information inspiration and motivation for the world’s most successful leaders Learn all about The CEO Magazine at TheCEO.com ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " The Irishman was first to the line but the jury handed the win to Ackermann Sam Bennett was relegated for a dangerous sprint on stage nine of the  Vuelta a España 2020 as Pascal Ackermann was handed the victory The peloton relished an easy sprint day with a low pace for most of the day before the fight for the stage unfolded in the final 5km Pascal Ackermann (Bora-Hansgrohe) was the first sprinter to launch his effort inside the final 200m but Bennett came from behind to raise his arms for the win Bennett (Deceuninck - Quick-Step) was followed across the line by Ackermann in second and Gerben Thijssen (Lotto-Soudal) in third Bennett was relegated for an irregular sprint and had the win taken away Richard Carapaz (Ineos Grenadiers) finished safely in the bunch to hold into the race lead for another day Stage nine of the Vuelta a España 2020 was only the second opportunity for the sprinters to fight for glory after Sam Bennett’s success on stage four.   Covering 157km from Castrillo del Val to Aguilar de Campoo in the Castile and León region of Spain but there were a handful of uncategorised ramps along the way The peloton crossed the finish line for the first time 36km from the end,  with three minor ascents to tackle which featured some sharp turns.   As the flag dropped on the day’s racing stage nine quickly became the easiest day of racing so far for the bunch Only two riders broke clear of the peloton early in the day to form the breakaway as Juan Felipe Osoria (Burgos-BH) and Artiz Bagues (Caja Rural - Seguros RGA) escaped and built their advantage up to almost six minutes in the opening 20km.  But the peloton was determined to force a sprint day as Deceuninck - Quick-Step and UAE Team Emirates pulled the gap down to two minutes.  Bora-Hansgrohe’s sprinter Pascal Ackermann was involved in a crash with around 100km left of the stage and received medical attention from the race doctor before rejoining the peloton but his injuries seemed minimal and Bora were still motivated to ride late into the stage With 30km left to race the pace finally increased in the peloton as Ineos Grenadiers and EF Pro Cycling moved their trains up to protect their respective GC leaders The breakaway shook hands and sat up 22km from home as the sprint teams moved their trains to the head of affairs ready for the finish.  Drama struck Jumbo-Visma in the final 12km as their leader Primoz Roglic suffered an awfully-timed puncture but the second place overall got a rapid bike change and was able to chase back on as the pace still wasn’t at maximum in the bunch.    The racing finally started 5km from the line as teams powered towards a sharp and narrow right-hand turn with Lotto-Soudal and Bora the best positioned.   Just inside 2km riders hit the final hazard a nasty left-hand turn as riders were spread right across the road At the 1km mark Bora led the bunch with Deceuninck close behind Ackermann fired his sprint fist 175 metres from the finish as Jasper Philipsen (UAE Team Emirates) and Bennett launched shortly after and all the sprinters were spread across the road but it was the Irishman Bennett who hit the front to take the stage.  news emerged that the race jury was considering penalising Bennett for an irregular sprint before it was confirmed that Bennett had in fact been relegated and the win went to Ackermann The race continues with a 185km stage 10 from Castro Urdiales to Suances featuring a sharp uphill finish.   stage nine:  Castrillo del Val to Aguilar de Campoo (157km) Alexis Renard (Fra) Israel Start-Up Nation Jon Aberasturi (Esp) Caja Rural-Seguros RGA Lorrenzo Manzin (Fra) Team Total Direct Energie Reinardt Janse Van Rensburg (RSA) NTT Pro Cycling Felix Großschartner (Aut) Bora-Hansgrohe Esteban Cháves (Col) Mitchelton-Scott Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 *Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 the leading publication for the UK cycle industry and is the former digital news editor for CyclingWeekly.com After gaining experience in local newsrooms national newspapers and in digital journalism then as news editor responsible for Cycling Weekly's online news output Since pro cycling first captured his heart during the 2010 Tour de France (specifically the Contador-Schleck battle) Alex covered three Tours de France while both writing and video presenting for Cycling Weekly often throwing himself into the deep end to help readers improve their own power numbers and can usually be found buried in an eclectic selection of books The 2023 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship will see the 24MX Hixpania Hard Enduro in Spain replace the Roof of Africa as the penultimate round of the series As an event that needs little introduction the inclusion of the 24MX Hixpania Hard Enduro is an exciting prospect for Hard Enduro competitors and fans the world over the Spanish event is certain to deliver many incredible moments in this year’s championship battle With uncertainty surrounding the event organisation at the Roof of Africa in Lesotho FIM Hard Enduro World Championship promoters WESS GmbH have reluctantly been forced to remove the event from the 2023 schedule Although the decision to remove the Roof of Africa was not taken lightly by WESS GmbH it’s hoped that the iconic South African Hard Enduro will debut in the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship in the very near future the event will be replaced by Spain’s infamous 24MX Hixpania Hard Enduro on October 13-15 in Aguilar de Campoo becoming the sixth and penultimate round of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship Winfried Kerschhaggl – FIM Hard Enduro World Championship Manager – said “Firstly we at WESS GmbH are disappointed that we had to drop the Roof of Africa from this year’s world championship calendar Losing the trusted and planned organiser seven months ahead of the event we simply ran out of avenues to ensure a successful running of the race Parallel to those discussions we were able to find a replacement to round six with the 24MX Hixpania Hard Enduro The event and the organising family have always been very close to us and proved a tremendous success in the world championship and the highlights of the 2022 season finale are still fresh in our minds we had intended to return to Aguilar de Campoo in 2024 but by bringing things forward 12 months it will further strengthen the 2023 championship with some incredible racing The opening round of the 2023 championship takes place in just over two months’ time with the Xross Hard Enduro Challenge in Serbia on May 17-20 2023 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship Round 1: Xross, Serbia – May 17/18/19/20Round 2: Red Bull Erzbergrodeo, Austria – June 8/9/10/11Round 3: Red Bull Abestone Italy – July 7/8/9Round 4: Red Bull Romaniacs Romania – July 25/26/27/28/29Round 5: Red Bull Outliers Canada – August 26/27Round 6: 24MX Hixpania Hard Enduro Spain – October 13/15Round 7: 24MX GetzenRodeo Day two at round five of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship at 24MX Hixpania Hard Enduro saw Billy Bolt prove fastest The Brit delivered a great ride in the Campoo X-Treme race to top the classification over Wade Young the pace was hot during today’s racing at round five of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship in Aguilar de Campoo in Spain With Friday’s street race dampened by the rain a decision was taken by organisers to use Saturday’s Campoo X-Treme as the prologue points-paying race all riders were eager to put in their best performance The Campoo X-Treme race featured a 40-kilometre-plus course circling the town’s lake the multiple gold sections ensured it would be a difficult one to master The lower classes were spared the gold sections but would have to complete three laps of the lake to secure a finish it was Manuel Lettenbichler who shot out to an early lead The German leads the championship by a healthy margin and with the possibility of clinching the title in Spain he was eager to claim those extra championship points Billy Bolt and Wade Young were hungry for success too Both riders were enjoying the fast and dusty trails and quickly applied the pressure to the KTM rider Bolt made his move and took over the race lead The Brit was looking comfortable in the terrain and was happy to open the course on lap one the Husqvarna rider put in a brilliant second lap Distancing himself from Young and Lettenbichler he secured victory and with it took three championship points “I was super happy with how I rode today,” Bolt declared “It’s the best I’ve felt in quite a while My initial plan was to try and follow on lap one so I made a push for the lead in the first gold section I got past Mani and managed to hold the lead for the rest of the race rocky trails that mirrored his home tracks of South Africa he too pulled a gap over Lettenbichler and held it to the finish line to place as runner-up But the battles with Mani and Billy were good,” Young said I’m in a good position heading into tomorrow’s race now Lettenbichler didn’t quite have the pace of Bolt or Young to challenge for today’s win and settled for third Knowing tomorrow’s main event will be slower and more technical Lettenbichler may have been saving some energy for when the going gets really tough “Third was good enough for a strong starting position in tomorrow’s race but we were always pretty close,” Lettenbichler said while home favourite Mario Roman completed the top five In the FIM Junior Hard Enduro World Championship supported by KLIM it was Mitch Brightmore who took the victory The Brit put in a strong ride to finish an impressive eighth overall He’ll be hoping to keep that momentum rolling tomorrow in terrain that should suit the former trials rider it was close rival Matthew Green who placed as second Junior while Mitch’s younger brother Aston finished close behind in third The 24MX Hixpania Hard Enduro concludes tomorrow with Sunday’s ACERBIS Lost Roads main event Results: Round 5 – 24MX Hixpania Hard Enduro Campoo X-Treme1 Billy Bolt (Husqvarna) 2:38:44.1292 Wade Young (Sherco) 2:40:09.3563 Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 2:41:13.1404 Michael Walkner (GASGAS) 2:52:23.1885 Mario Roman (Sherco) 2:54:54.8746 Alfredo Gomez (Rieju) 3:00:00.7457 Marc Riba (Beta) 3:00:23.0758 Mitch Brightmore (GASGAS) 3:03:00.2009 David Cyprian (KTM) 3:04:05.80910 Matthew Green (KTM) 3:04:18.317 After 30 years of being open to the public the Merlin nightclub in Poblenou (Carrer de Àvila The owners thanked through their social networks all the generations that filled the dance floor over the years and during the early mornings amidst its medieval aesthetics 1992 and is now closing its doors at the beginning of 2023 And the closure comes after the legendary venue failed to renew the lease on its Barcelona venue The mythical Merlin hall disappears to make way for the construction of rental housing the discotheque informed that they “fought to the end” and therefore Since it was not possible to renew the lease of the premises which had been achieved on two previous occasions their operating license was withdrawn and they were forced to close the property of the establishment will remain in the hands of an investment fund and 10% will be destined to the Barcelona City Council for the construction of subsidized rental apartments The nightclub confirmed that the closure has not been voluntary We were unable to continue because we were unable to renew the lease The new owners of the venue now have new plans which is why they refused to renew the contract It was very hard and difficult news for the three partners who have been in the business for three decades They are three friends who came to Barcelona from Palencia and soon after they set up a discotheque in Poblenou They claim that they arrived in their 30s and are now in their 60s and without an alternative to continue with the business is seen as the loss of one of the city’s emblems It has been one of the discotheques that during its 30 years of operation managed to welcome more than two million customers the owners state that “they close with a full house with queues of customers and with their heads held high All thanks to all of you who have made it possible for our original dream of seeing them happy and enjoying yourselves to be fulfilled completely and more than fulfilled” The owners of Merlin say that they will not open another nightclub because the City Council does not grant opening licenses for nightlife in the Poblenou area of Barcelona Stock images by Depositphotos La venta de la nuda propiedad Copyright © 2022 Salirporbarcelona , All rights Reserved. Created by JEZZ Media [A] keen-eyed photographer has recently spotted one of the South Lakeland ospreys in northern Spain at the start of her epic migration from Cumbria to West Africa Last week wildlife film-maker and photography enthusiast Alberto Benito Ruiz captured three wonderful images of Blue 35 at the Aguilar de Campoo reservoir in northern Spain She was identified by the coloured ring on her leg Blue 35 is one of the pair of breeding ospreys that has nested at Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve near Witherslack every year since 2014 The Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation coordinates the colour ringing of ospreys in the UK and alerted Cumbria Wildlife Trust to this recent sighting Tim Mackrill from the Foundation said: “Colour ringing provides some incredibly valuable information on the movements and migrations of ringed ospreys The recent surge in the popularity of digital photography means that we now receive many more records of colour-ringed birds during migration It is particularly exciting to receive sightings of well-known birds such as Blue 35 from Foulshaw Moss.” You can track migration sightings of colour-ringed ospreys on Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation’s interactive map: http://www.roydennis.org/colour-ring-map/ who hatched at Kielder Forest in Northumberland and Bassenthwaite-born male White YW have successfully reared 11 young at Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve over the past four years two of which were sighted back in northern England this summer One sighting was confirmed on the Kielder nest cam Subscribe to our mailing list to receive daily updates direct to your inbox *We hate spam as much as you do. 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