Valentino Fontana
Valentino Fontana was born in Naples, Italy, 1977... although for most I’m just known as ‘Val’.
I started riding bikes after I broke my wrist in a footy match. At a young age in Italy, I fell in love with cycling after seeing the Giro d'Italia passing by twice over my mum's village in the east side of Naples (in the early 90’s with the likes of Bugno,Chiappucci & Fignon!).
Never seen my dad, so moved away to London in my early twenties, for work... and also became a fitness freak.
I joined my local team Gemini after a spell with Storck racing team.
I have a big roadie background, but have now transformed into a crits rider
Achievements include:
- BC 2nd cat status 2006,2007,2008,2018,2019,2020
- Gemini Bc Rider of the year 2018
- Gemini Bc LVRC Trophy winner 2018
Results:
-2nd LVRC Last of Summer Wine Hog Hill 2018
- 3rd Lea Valley Velopark E123 Masters 2019
- 8th National B E12 road race in Ceprano,Lazio(Ita) 2006
- 9th National B E12 road race in Frosinone,Lazio(Ita) 2019
I have also had many top 10's in both UK regional road races & crits
Still chasing that win!
Unfortunately I had to have a big gap in racing between 2009 & 2014 when life totally took over, but at least it helped me settle for goods in the UK.
I started riding bikes after I broke my wrist in a footy match. At a young age in Italy, I fell in love with cycling after seeing the Giro d'Italia passing by twice over my mum's village in the east side of Naples (in the early 90’s with the likes of Bugno,Chiappucci & Fignon!).
Never seen my dad, so moved away to London in my early twenties, for work... and also became a fitness freak.
I joined my local team Gemini after a spell with Storck racing team.
I have a big roadie background, but have now transformed into a crits rider
Achievements include:
- BC 2nd cat status 2006,2007,2008,2018,2019,2020
- Gemini Bc Rider of the year 2018
- Gemini Bc LVRC Trophy winner 2018
Results:
-2nd LVRC Last of Summer Wine Hog Hill 2018
- 3rd Lea Valley Velopark E123 Masters 2019
- 8th National B E12 road race in Ceprano,Lazio(Ita) 2006
- 9th National B E12 road race in Frosinone,Lazio(Ita) 2019
I have also had many top 10's in both UK regional road races & crits
Still chasing that win!
Unfortunately I had to have a big gap in racing between 2009 & 2014 when life totally took over, but at least it helped me settle for goods in the UK.