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Montería – Brazilian cyclist Maite Coelho admitted she was speechless after winning the women’s junior individual time trial title, the first awarded at the Pan American Road Cycling Championships, which began Tuesday in Montería, the capital of Córdoba, Colombia. The event featured 30 nations and 285 cyclists. Coelho couldn’t hold back her tears of joy upon learning the final result, as she embraced her coach. “It was a real surprise. I had just come from

With a meeting between the Mayor of Montería, Hugo Kerguelén García, and officials from the Pan American Cycling Confederation (COPACI) and the Colombian Cycling Federation, the agenda for the Montería 2026 Pan American Road Cycling Championships officially began this Monday, March 16, in the city of Montería. The first event of this major sporting gathering took place during a welcome luncheon hosted by Mayor Hugo Kerguelén García and the First Lady, Diana Sierra Márquez. Continental

The President of the Pan American Cycling Confederation (COPACI), José Manuel Peláez, sent a congratulatory message to all women cyclists on the occasion of International Women’s Day, celebrated this Sunday, March 8th. In his message, published on his social media, Peláez highlighted the dedication and sacrifice of those who practice this sport and recalled an anecdote that demonstrates the resilience of female cyclists in the Americas. Below, we reproduce the message verbatim. FOTO: Calixto N.

Great news for Colombian and Latin American cycling! The Laureus World Sports Academy has revealed the list of nominees for the prestigious 2026 Laureus Awards, distinguished accolades that recognize the best in world sport after each season, and the list includes none other than the formidable Colombian road cyclist Egan Bernal. The nominations, which include the biggest stars of last year, include the cyclist from Zipaquirá among the candidates for the “Comeback of the Year”

Mexican cyclist Yareli Acevedo won the bronze medal today in the madison event, her second medal at the Track Cycling World Cup, which concludes on March 8 in Perth, Australia. Acevedo teamed up with her compatriot Sofía Arreola to return to the podium at the competition, after winning the elimination race on the first day of events. The Mexican cyclists totaled 640 points and were surpassed by the Japanese pair Maho Kakita and Tsuyaka Uchino

Mexican cyclist Yareli Acevedo once again brought glory to Mexico by winning the gold medal in the elimination race at the 2016 Track Cycling World Cup in Perth, a result that confirms her excellent form on the international circuit. The Mexican rider prevailed in a hard-fought final against Norway’s Anita Yvonne Stenberg, who took the silver medal, while Sze Wing Lee of Hong Kong completed the podium with the bronze. The elimination race, also known

The Venezuelan Cycling Federation (FVC) has announced the roster for the team that will represent the neighboring country at the upcoming Pan American Road Cycling Championships in Montería, Colombia, from March 16-22. The roster is notable for its strong presence of cyclists from the state of Táchira, who form the core of the delegation in both the men’s and women’s categories. In the women’s category, Táchira contributes the majority of the team, led by Lilibeth

In a strange finish, Mexican Isaac del Toro (UAE Team Emirates – XRG) easily outpaced his rivals to take the victory on the opening stage of the 2016 UAE Tour, a 118-kilometer course that was shortened due to strong winds. The Mexican secured his first win of the season, proving the fastest in the sprint ahead of Dutchman Cees Bol (Decathlon CMA CGM Team) and Italian Antonio Tiberi (Bahrain – Victorious), who finished 2nd and

Two cycling powerhouses in the Americas, Colombia and Chile, have confirmed their rosters for the Pan American Track Cycling Championships, which will take place from February 18-22 at the welcoming and modern Peñalolén Velodrome in Santiago, Chile. The host nation will feature 19 athletes: 10 men and 9 women. Some have extensive experience, while others will be showcasing their talents on the track for the first time. The men’s middle-distance team includes Martín Mancilla, Diego

Chile will once again become the epicenter of continental cycling. Between February 16 and 22, the Peñalolén Velodrome in Santiago will host the 2026 Pan American Elite Track Cycling Championships, one of the most important tournaments on the American calendar, organized by the Pan American Cycling Confederation (COPACI). The event will bring together the continent’s best track cyclists, with the participation of around 20 countries, including powerhouses such as the United States, Canada, Mexico, Colombia,