“Each pedal stroke was a step closer to my mother and a step closer to the summit of my own limits.” 🚴‍♂️⛰️⁠
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Hugo Gomez story is one of incredible resilience and determination, shaped by both personal struggles and a fierce passion for cycling. 💪⁠
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He shared with us: ⁠
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“A few years ago, I dreamed of an epic challenge: to climb the Dapa mountain, one of the most iconic in my city, Cali, Colombia, 14 times. But then the pandemic hit, and everything was canceled. Later, in 2023, life dealt me another blow when my mother was diagnosed with a serious illness, once again putting everything on hold.⁠
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However, in 2024, everything started to normalize. Today, my mother is doing much better, and I decided to dedicate this challenge—the ‘EVERESTING DAPA’—to her. With a heart full of hope, we began planning the logistics: uniforms, bicycles, nutrition, and, of course, the company—a crucial factor for this endeavour, which involved reaching 8,848 meters of positive elevation gain.⁠
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So, alongside my cycling partner, Juan Murcia, we dared to climb Dapa 14 times, covering over 9000m of elevation and 200km in 22 hours. With strength, determination, and a lot of love, and in the best company, we succeeded in conquering this grueling ‘EVERESTING DAPA.’ A challenge that, beyond the mountain, was a true test of heart and resilience. 💥🚴‍♂️⁠

💬 If you’re passionate about it, don’t stop.” 🔥

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