Puck Moonen was in Valencia at the time of disaster: "We realize how extremely lucky we were"
CyclingTuesday, 05 November 2024 at 18:56
All of Spain — and, by extension, the rest of the world — is shuddering at the images currently surfacing from Valencia. The area was hit by flooding after heavy rains inland, with parts of the coastal city completely overwhelmed by water. Even a week later, the exact damage and the extent of human suffering are still unclear.
Numerous cyclists are typically present in the area as well. Puck Moonen and her boyfriend, Callan O'Keeffe, happened to be spending a few days around Valencia at the time. Once they recovered from the shock and danger, she shared her story on Instagram on Monday.
"It's been a wild week coming home from Valencia and I didn't know what to post or write to be honest," she begins her account. "I still can't describe my heartbreak for what has happened there."
Severity of the situation in Valencia hit Puck Moonen immediately
"We were staying up in the mountains for a few nice days in between work," says Moonen on behalf of herself and her boyfriend. "We realize how extremely lucky we were. The worst of the rain went around us, but we were quite nervous about how dangerous it could potentially get especially being on the side of a mountain.
"The severity of the situation became clear throughout the night and the next morning seeing the devastating damage south of Valencia," she continues. "Made it back home and very happy to be staying home for a while. Just being safe and healthy will never ever go underappreciated. Hope everyone out there stays safe," she concludes, addressing the people in the Valencia area.
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- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024
- It is unfortunate that the author can't feel the joy that Pogacar brings to the sport and his fans who are legion and I for one feel lucky to have watched such a memorable performance and historic season From the Strada until yesterday with multiple wins in stages in both tours and beyond dominance in the World's. He is proud to wear the Rainbow stripes, shows his leadership to protect his fellows and is as courteous and sportsman-like as the sport allows. He goes early to not have to respond to each attack as all the rest would make him do it. Any racer who could would do the same. Don't "grow tired" of greatness as it is always fleeting.ccrider13-10-2024
- What load of rubbish. Pog is likely a once in a generation cyclist, the like of which hasn't been seen since 'the Cannibal '. How many people were complaining that Merckx was making racing predictable? I remember this year's World RR as one of the most exciting I've watched. Mainly BECAUSE Pog was the favourite and launched what everyone thought (Pog included) was a suicidal attack with 80km to go. For the next 2 hours, I was on the edge of my seat thinking "this is too much, even for Pog". Maybe Zonnefeld prefers the snooze-fest that is a bunch sprint? Like most people I know, I can't watch two hours of the bunch riding very fast... I wait for the final 5km and watch just the sprint. In any event, most races are won from a sprint or lone break. What difference does it make who makes the lone break? Ultimately, the other contenders will have to figure out a way to beat Pog. Even if that means collaboration between teams. It's going to be an exciting few seasons, until the next Pog arrives on the scene. If this is boring, heaven knows what exciting looks like!Michael513-10-2024
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Barnes127411-10-2024 - And don't forget he has now won 4 of the big 10 races (Grand tours, Monuments and WC/OG) in one year with a chance to make that 5. (5 has only been done once before)Joostmehrtens05-10-2024