Romina Hinojosa: “I would like to win my first race in Europe”

Mexican cyclist Romina Hinojosa chatted with AM850 cycling And he drew his goals from the 2025 season with the Belgian team Lotto Dstny class UCI 1 Pro.

With the character under which the Latin American pedalists define it is ready to face a season of more demands in the new squad. The responsibility is greater and among its goals is to win a stage of the Tour de France.

How was your arrival in Europe and how is your progress?

“When I ran the Avenir Tour I felt a blow of reality that definitely ratified my decision to follow this path. The following year I decided to go to the harmonx but with a different mentality. I went without expectations, with a disposition to learn how things do things the things the things the Europeans and professionals, that helped me a lot to have a mentality of learning that makes all the difference. When I signed the Lotto I only thought about putting Mexico at the top And that, in addition to proud, motivates me a lot to prepare in the best way. “

Your first goals with the new team?

“I am aware that I still develop, that I am growing as a cyclist and that is the main thing. I am in a European team and things are very different, the structure they have is incredible And they have a huge variety of resources I can count on. In addition, there are great professional and I am willing to learn as much as possible. “

And at the sports level?

“I would like to win my first race in Europe, I made several podiums, but no first place then I want to show myself that I can compete And I do not want to lose that spark or that imposed because in a season there are always ups and downs, but if I manage to stay constant in all the competitions that will already be an gain. “

How would you define yourself as a cyclist?

I feel that I am a complete cyclist with many qualities and I like to learn. I am thorough and I always investigate how to improve and try to apply it. I have greatly improved my skills like climbing even though I did not believe that it was my greatest virtue, but I have discovered that it was a mental limiting that put myself and I really believe that I continue taking many steps in this facetthat’s why I consider the team to look at me. If I have noticed that it is necessary to improve in the Sprint, I think it is more for a matter of self -tote. I feel that many times I fail to make the exact movement at the right time and that does not allow me to win then I think I must refine that technical part, achieve more power and trust myself more.

How do you see the development of Mexican cycling?

“There are always motivated and ready cyclists to give everything. What I feel that there is missing in my country is more than a course which one to follow because passion is what we have. Many times being a cyclist you reach a point where you have to choose between studying or being professional. Our responsibility is to do better with what we have, focus on a goal and do everything possible to achieve it. In everyday life the conditions are not optimal to be a professional athlete and several times you have to go against the current, but as you go advanced that brings you more satisfaction because you feel that everything you do (bed early, train) It is not a sacrifice but it is your lifestyle.

How do you see the development of female cycling in Latin America?

“It excites me a lot how female cycling is growing. It really did not see many Latin American women in the platoon and there is still more but we are in process. Latin Americans have character and eagerness. All those in the platoon are warriors and have dedicated their lives for this. In addition, there are many who are fighting to reach the top. I admire the runners in our region, they are good people, cheerful and I am pleased to know that I am one of them. I am very motivated to be Latin American, it is a huge pride and it does not make me feel less than the rest. “

What objectives do you have within cycling and what dreams would you like to meet?

“I don’t want to limit myself to anything and I really want to enjoy this process. I would love to be world champion and be able to run with the rainbow sweater. It would also be incredible to represent Mexico at the Olympic Games and win a stage in the Tour de France“