Published on : 05/12/2026
At lunchtime, the Cofidis team takes a moment to chat with the people who make up the team. With ‘A l'abri du vent’, we put the race aside for a few minutes to listen and take our time. Today, let’s meet Lucia Rojas Mejia.
Tell us about your background before you joined the team.
I started in 2020, just before the pandemic, with the Spanish team, working a bit with the juniors and the young women. After a few years there, I joined Caja Rural. And then, last year, the Cofidis team got in touch and asked me to join them.
Did you ever imagine you’d end up here?
No, not at all. When I was at university, I was studying physiotherapy and I didn’t really know what I wanted to do. I hadn’t given a thought to working in cycling. But I’d been cycling since I was eight, and I had a friend who was already working with the Spanish national team. She rang me to ask if I’d like to come along, and that’s how I got started.
Why did becoming a physiotherapist feel like the natural choice for you?
I wanted to work in healthcare, in a field related to sport. Doctor, nurse, physiotherapist… Physiotherapy was perfect; it meant I could stay close to athletes. I hadn’t planned it that way, but it was a natural progression, almost instinctive.
What do you enjoy most about your job at the moment?
What I love is the dynamic nature of the job. No two days are the same: it’s not just eight hours in a surgery or a hospital. Here, you’re constantly switching between feeding bottles, snacks, massages, driving, preparing equipment… Every day is different, and that’s what makes the job so rewarding.
Is there ever a moment when you think to yourself, ‘Yes, I’m exactly where I want to be’?
Yes, especially when you win a race. Seeing the rider succeed after all the hard work you’ve put in is incredibly rewarding. Even when we don’t win, if I know I’ve done my job properly and the riders are happy, that’s already a victory for me.
How would you describe your relationship with cyclists?
It’s very much like a family. We spend months together on the road, far from home, and that creates very strong bonds. With some of the riders, it’s almost like having a brother or a friend. We share more intimate moments, confide in one another, swap family stories… These are special moments.
Do you have any particular memories from your first year with the team?
Yes, Alex’s victory in Spain. It was intense, because he’d been initially disqualified, then finally declared the winner. We were in the truck, feeling the pressure, following it all. When we found out he’d won, everyone was in tears it was so emotional. Seeing all the hard work he’d put in finally pay off is a moment I’ll never forget.
How do you manage the balance between your personal and professional life?
It can be tough at times. We’re on the road a lot, far from our families, and we miss birthdays and special occasions. But my family understands that this is my passion and my job, so that makes things a lot easier. And personally, I love travelling: discovering new countries and cultures… China, Japan, Australia… For me, it’s a childhood dream come true.
What makes you feel proud in your day-to-day life?
The dynamic nature of the job, the variety of tasks, and above all, seeing the cyclist succeed thanks to all our collective efforts. It’s moments like these that give real meaning to what I do.