Pedro Câmara Jr. joins the Shimano Family to take Downhill to another level!
Shimano Portugal is excited to announce this new partnership with the young phenomenon from the Azores, who at 16 years old is already making his mark in the world of downhill.
The vibrancy of the Azores island now echoes on the national and international downhill trails with the arrival of an extraordinary talent: Pedro Câmara Jr.! Born in Rabo de Peixe, in the stunning village of Ribeira Grande, Pedro is more than an athlete - he is the embodiment of the Azorean sporting spirit, elevating it both nationally and internationally.
From a young age, Pedro showed a passion for two wheels, starting motorcycling at the age of 3 and competing in the São Miguel Motocross Championship at the age of 7.
...a truly historic moment for Azorean cycling (…) the first national title won by a regional athlete, in this aspect, in national championships...” President of the Azores Cycling Association, Mário Marques.
However, destiny had other plans for him, and in 2019, Pedro found his true calling in downhill. Since then, it has been a meteoric rise, culminating in the title of Azores National and Regional Champion in the cadet category in 2021, followed by an impressive 3rd place in the junior National Championship in 2023.
However, Pedro doesn't feel fulfilled just by collecting titles - he search for bigger challenges.
In 2023, he represented Portugal at the World Championship in Scotland and participated in the World Cup, being invited by the Portuguese Cycling Federation to the World Championship.
Your next goal? Dominate the National Downhill Cups and win several World Cup races, where you will have the support of the iconic Shimano assistance truck.
- 3-5 May| Fort William, Scotland
- 17-19 May| Bielsko Blaia, Poland
- 15-19 May| Master World Championships - Cairns, Australia
- 7-9 June| Leogang, Austria
- 14-16 June | Val di Sole, Italia
- 5-7 July | Haute Savoie, France
- 28 August -1 September | Vallnord World Championships
- 6-8 September| Loudenvielle Peyragudes, France
- 4-6 October| Mont Sainte Anne, Canada
In addition to his impressive sporting achievements, Pedro is equipped with the best components to carry out his feats. High performance products from the Shimano Saint Group, its accessories also include the new top-of-the-range Gravity GE900 shoes and the latest Lazer CAGE helmet that integrates Kineticore technology, it is ready to flow through any challenge it encounters along the way. His determination and success have already been recognized not only by his fellow countrymen, but also by the Regional Legislative Assembly of the Azores, which honored him for his historic achievement as the region's first national downhill champion.
Athlete's Technical Data Sheet
Bicycle: Mondraker SUMMUM CARBON RR
Components: Shimano SAINT Group, THARSIS and PRO
Pedals: SAINT PDM821
Tires: Michelin DH34
Helmet: Cage Kineticore of LAZER
Cycling Shoes: Gravity Enduro GE500, GE700 and the top of the range GE900
Maintenance: Monbike - Shimano Service Center
“...competing for the first time on continental territory and with the strongest athletes at national level, he achieved a highly important result that reflects his individual growth as a sportsman and that brings enormous prominence to sport in the region: he achieved, for the Azores, the first national champion title, in the Downhill category.” Vote of Congratulation from the Regional Legislative Assembly of the Azores, unanimously approved on July 14th.
We are excited to embark on this exciting journey with Pedro!
We wish you a season full of achievements and unforgettable experiences!
