Lara Lois and Ángel Maneiro Crowned Galician BTT XCM Champions in Ares

Local rider Lara Pita Pena also secured victory in the Junior women's category, consolidating the success of Club Pulpeiros.

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The town of Ares hosted the I XCM Club Pulpeiros this Sunday, a stage of the 2026 Galician BTT XCM Championship, where Lara Lois García and Ángel Maneiro Rodríguez took the overall victories.

The cycling event took place this Sunday in Ares, with the I XCM Club Pulpeiros competition, part of the 2026 Galician BTT XCM Championship. The race attracted numerous athletes and fans.
In the absolute women's category, Lara Lois García, from CDM Xesteiras, was the winner, completing the course in 3 hours, 35 minutes, and 29 seconds. In the men's category, Ángel Maneiro Rodríguez, from Toxo, P.C., took first place with the best time, 2 hours, 55 minutes, and 26 seconds.
The victory of local rider Lara Pita Pena in the Junior women's category also stood out. With this competition, she was crowned Galician Champion with a time of 4 hours, 22 minutes, and 10 seconds, taking the name of Ares to the highest level of Galician BTT.
The event, organized by Club Pulpeiros, was described as an important date on the Galician cycling calendar and represented a celebration of sport in the town.
Based on information from the official source: Concello de Ares (12/10/2026)