Martins Blums, Latvia is our first XCO National Champion of this year!

Before the start I was quite nervous, because I haven’t done any races since March. I went a couple of weeks to Italy on altitude to prepare. This was an experiment for me, but it worked out very good. I had a good race with good legs. I just set a good pace from the start of the race and did a steady safe race.

I am happy that I can wear the National colors for another year. It’s my 2rd title in the Elite Men category at the XCO. I am looking forward to this weekend’s race in Leukerbad, Swiss!”