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Juan Diego Alba from Boyacá won the title of the Vuelta a Costa Rica 2023, a competition that took place for ten days and ended on December 25, with the partial victory of local rider Gabriel Rojas. The Colombian climber took over the yellow jersey in the eighth stage and defended it without setbacks until La Aurora. The 26-year-old rider from Boyacá, from Movistar Best PC, won his first title in a UCI race. In

The UCI has been waging a war against Tramadol for years. The drug, an opioid analgesic, had been considered prohibited in the context of competitive activities organized by the International Cycling Union (UCI) since 2019. Since then, the substance has been in the sights of scientists and from January 1, 2024, it will become part of the list of prohibited substances by the World Anti-Doping Agency. The war in question seems to have borne fruit:

The ninth stage of the Vuelta a Costa Rica, starting and finishing in Paraíso, became the perfect setting for a cycling party on Christmas Eve, with Sebastián Moya’s attack less than 30 kilometers from the end and the direct duel between the favorites for the title: Juan Diego Alba (Movistar Best PC), Kevin Rivera (7C Economy Lacoinex) and Sergio Arias (Colono Bikestation Kölbi), The members of the red team proposed from the beginning with Jason

The duel of the three cyclocross tenors was left in the hands of Mathieu van der Poel. The world champion had a difficult start at the World Cup in Antwerpen, but he quickly recovered and immediately distanced himself from his rivals. The places of honor were completed by the Belgians Wout van Aert 2nd and Eli Iserbyt 3rd. While the British Tom Pidcock had to settle for 8th place. The organization was honored to welcome

Once again the escape does its thing! This time the Ecuadorian rider Richard Huera (Movistar Best PC) took the victory in the eighth stage of the Tour of Costa Rica 2023, an undulating section of 117.2 kilometers, which took place between Pérez Zeledón and Oreamuno. The South American cyclist emerged victorious, defeating the Costa Rican cyclist Kevin Rivera (7C – Economy – Lacoinex). While Juan Diego Alba (Movistar Best PC) from Boyacá came in 3rd

Comparing the 6 million euros that Tadej Pogacar pockets per season with the 225 million dollars that Al-Nassr of the Saudi Arabian league pays a player already in the twilight of his career like Cristiano Ronaldo may seem obscene. . But the world of cycling has the media impact it has and salaries in line with what the market dictates. In the latest ranking, names like Chris Froome disappear, whose supposed salary with Israel-PremierTech, estimated

In an exciting finish, the tall Ecuadorian rider Byron Guamá (Movistar Best PC) took the victory this Friday in the seventh stage of the Tour of Costa Rica 2023, which was held over 126.6 kilometers between San José and Pérez Zeledón. The experienced runner just surpassed runners Donovan Ramírez (7C – Economy – Lacoinex) and Bryan Raúl Obando (Movistar – Best PC), who occupied second and third position, respectively. For his part, the Colombian Juan

Nairo Quintana will compete again in international cycling with Movistar Team. And early on Thursday, December 21, the Spanish squad made the official presentation of its runners and the Colombian cyclist defined the two great laps he will play in the 2024 season. When making known the sports calendars of several pedalists, Nairo said that in 2024 he will fight to return to the privilege posts of the international squad. And the mandamás of the

The Vuelta a Costa Rica returned to the National Stadium after 25 years with an agreed stage of 111 kilometers, starting and finishing in the new setting. The fraction left for San Ramón with a group of 72 runners, riding at more than 65 kilometers per hour, and with the victory of Ricardo Rouillon (Real Estelí). The only flying goal of the day was met between multiple attacks and was conquered by the Dutchman Rick

In the 2024 season, the International Cycling Union (UCI) will include a new protocol in the event of intense heat to protect the health of riders, and will also add tramadol to the list of prohibited substances and other courses of action for cases of concussions and of Covid-19. The heat protocol covers all adverse weather situations, and not just those related to extreme heat. Taking into account the climatic changes that the world has