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
16 February, 2026
Isaac del Toro Wins Opening Stage of the UAE Tour
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
15 February, 2026
Chile and Colombia Announce Their Teams for the Pan American Track Cycling Championships
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
14 February, 2026
Pan American Track Cycling Championships in Chile from February 16
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,
31 January, 2026
UCI suspends Colombian Germán Darío for doping
The International Cycling Union (UCI) confirmed on January 27 the provisional suspension of Colombian cyclist Germán Darío Gómez Becerra, after he tested positive for doping. According to the UCI report, boldenone was found in Gómez’s system in a sample taken out of competition on December 28, 2025. “The International Cycling Union (UCI) announces that Colombian cyclist Germán Darío Gómez Becerra has been notified of an adverse analytical finding for boldenone and one of its metabolites*
In a thrilling finale, Leonardo Rodríguez (Municipalidad de Chimbas) won the seventh stage of the 2026 Vuelta a San Juan, which finished at the Difunta Correa shrine. The stage route was altered due to inclement weather. “I’m very happy with the victory because it was a really tough stage. We went for it from the start to create a gap,” said Rodríguez after the stage. The 27-year-old Argentinian finished ahead of his compatriots Julián Barrientos
A scorching afternoon in San Juan, with temperatures reaching 38 degrees Celsius, marked the sixth stage of the Vuelta. This time, the stage returned to Media Agua, the starting and finishing point. The stage began at 3:48 PM in Plaza Media Agua, in front of the Sarmiento Municipality, with 107 cyclists out of the 109 who were scheduled to start. Two Brazilians involved in Wednesday’s crash, which resulted in physical injuries, were withdrawn. A controlled
29 January, 2026
New Anti-Doping Plan Based on Power Data Sparks Controversy
The president of the Cyclists’ Association of Professional Cyclists (CPA), Adam Hansen, has publicly criticized the pilot project with which the International Testing Agency (ITA) wants to use power data as a long-term monitoring tool to guide anti-doping controls. Although the trial is planned to be voluntary and will start with four teams in 2026, Hansen says the peloton sees the measure as a new source of pressure and warns of multiple technical and regulatory