“Ha sido una auténtica lucha contra mi propia mente,” stated Spanish rider Julio López after setting a motorcycle jump record at the Bergisel ski jump in Innsbruck, Austria. elmundo.es reported that the four-time Spanish motocross champion reached a distance of 67 meters aboard a Kove 800X Rally, surpassing the previous multi-cylinder adventure motorcycle benchmark of 62.48 meters set by American rider Colby Raha.
The Bergisel Ski Jump Setup and Difficult Conditions
López executed the jump at the Bergisel Olympic ski jumping venue, which features a 120-meter takeoff ramp and a 128-meter drop down to the landing zone. elmundo.es noted that the rider worked alongside a very small team of trusted personnel on a limited budget. marca.com added that heavy rain fell throughout the day, leaving both the takeoff and landing surfaces completely soaked. Despite the adverse weather, wind, and complex setup requirements—which prohibited drilling holes into the original stadium architecture—López proceeded with the attempt.
Verification and Official Certification
The achievement underwent official verification by the Bergisel ski station management. Bernhard Niggler, director of the Bergisel venue, presented López with a certificate accrediting the distance. marca.com reported that safety concerns limited López to just three total attempts as weather conditions deteriorated and his support team intervened to stop further jumping.
Future Goals and the Push for 100 Meters
Reflecting on the successful run, López outlined ambitions that extend far beyond the 67-meter mark. “Pero sé que puedo llegar mucho más lejos. Estoy muy feliz de haberlo logrado y demostrar que soñando grande, aun siendo pequeño, puedes lograr grandes cosas. ¡Ahora quiero ir a por los 100 metros!”, remarked López, as documented by both elmundo.es and marca.com. The rider also expressed appreciation to the various brands that backed the project, noting that the feat would have been impossible without their financial and logistical support.
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