Colombians Erika Botero and Katherine Montoya are ready to start the 2022 cycling season with the Spanish team Zaaf Women’s Cycling Team, after their successes with the professional team Colnago CM Team.
The Iberian team shared this Wednesday on social networks a photo of the contracts with the new colors with which it will compete during the season, which is about to start.
Among the most striking signings of the continental squad for this campaign, are the riders from Antioquia. “And with our runner Katherine Montoya, we present you the official Zaaf Team jersey, made by @naliniciclo, a premium brand with a long history in the world of top-level cycling, based in Castel d’Ario (Lombardy),” he wrote. the Zaaf Team on their official Facebook page.
Likewise, the Navarrese team explained the choice of their jersey. “The chosen line has been the Ride, with specific characteristics for professional cycling. Maximum fit, with chamois studied for women, anti-abrasive lycras, micro-seams, and much more. which makes this brand the best ally in comfort and performance”, added the Spanish women’s team.
Montoya, from Carmen de Viboral, was the protagonist in several tests in Italian territory. The 27-year-old from Antioquia was fifth in the Coppa Citta di Formigine 2021 representing the Colombia Andina team. She also stood out in the Giro de Emilia, in the Nadia Cortiana Memorial and in the Vuelta a Guatemala 2021.
The other Colombian contract is from La Unión, Antioquia. Botero is a rider who stands out in all fields. The paisa cyclist had an excellent 2021 season, with the Colombian team she won two medals at the Cali 2021 Junior Pan American Games, in addition to representing the country at the Road World Championship in Flanders (Belgium).
In addition, the 21-year-old runner won the Vuelta a Guatemala sub-23 title, she won stages in the Vuelta al Gran Santander and in the Tour de Girardota.