The Luis Carlos Galán Velodrome in Bogotá will host the second stop of the UCI Track Cycling Americas Cup C2 and the first National Qualifying Event from April 9-12, kicking off the track cycling season in this South American nation. The competition will bring together athletes in the Elite, Under-23, Junior, and Pre-Junior categories on the 333.33-meter track located in the El Salitre Sports Complex in the Colombian capital. Participating countries include Mexico with 14
Ecuadorian cyclist Richard Carapaz underwent surgery after a medical evaluation revealed a condition while preparing for the 2016 Giro d’Italia, his main goal for the season. Despite the Giro’s proximity, his medical team in Quito, led by Dr. José Reinhart, decided to perform the operation in coordination with the doctors of EF Education-EasyPost. The Ecuadorian Olympic champion’s team confirmed that, after several medical evaluations, specialists decided to prioritize his recovery given the proximity of the
After an epic finish, Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates – XRG) secured a resounding victory in the second Monument of the year. The world champion once again demonstrated his exceptional talent, taking the win in the Tour of Flanders after a demanding 278-kilometer route through the Flemish region. The second step of the podium went to Dutchman Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Premier Tech), while Belgian Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe) claimed third
In the classic race honoring five-time Tour de France champion Miguel Induráin, Spaniard Ion Izagirre (Cofidis) won his third title in the Spanish classic, on a 203.9-kilometer course that passed through the municipality of Estella. The podium of the Spanish classic was completed by American Quinn Simmons (Lidl-Trek) and Frenchman Alex Baudin (EF Education-EasyPost), who finished 2nd and 3rd, respectively. As for the Colombians, the best was Sergio Higuita (XDS Astana Team) in 50th place,
2 April, 2026
Isaac del Toro will ride the Tour of the Basque Country as the star of UAE Team Emirates
The star Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro will be UAE Team Emirates’ strongest contender for next week’s 65th edition of the Tour of the Basque Country, a traditional race also known as La Itzulia Basque Country. The Ensenada native leads the United Arab Emirates team, which will attempt to defend its title in this demanding stage race, taking place from April 6 to 11. Del Toro Romero will team up with Igor Arrieta, Felix Grossschartner,
In a thrilling finale, Filippo Ganna (Ineos Grenadiers) emerged victorious in the 80th edition of the Belgian classic Dwars door Vlaanderen, a demanding 184.6-kilometer race between the Belgian towns of Roeselare and Waregem. When everything pointed to a victory for Wout van Aert after a long-range attack, Filippo Ganna, who had suffered a broken handlebar and a puncture, appeared in the final meters to stage a spectacular comeback and take the win in Waregem. The
Everything is ready for the first of eight events in the 2026 Track Cycling Americas Cup to begin this weekend in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The event is organized by the Pan American Cycling Confederation (COPACI). The first edition of this event begins with the Easter International Cycling Grand Prix, a CL2 event held on April 4th and 5th at the Couva National Cycling Centre. This COPACI initiative aims to help American cyclists
The 80th edition of Dwars door Vlaanderen will feature three Latin Americans: Venezuelan Orluis Aular (Movistar Team), Uruguayan Eric Antonio Fagúndez (Burgos Burpellet BH), and Mexican César Macías (Burgos Burpellet BH), who will be tasked with representing their region well. The long list of favorites includes Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Premier Tech), Wout Van Aert (Team Visma | Lease a Bike), Mads Pedersen (Lidl Trek), Arnaud De Lie (Lotto Intermarché), Paul Magnier (Soudal Quick-Step), Christophe Laporte (Team
The major sporting events to be held in San Juan del Paraná during April were presented at a press conference on April 1st, especially the 2026 Pan American MTB Championship, which will take place from April 15th to 19th. The event organizers highlighted that this will be the first time Paraguay has hosted a Pan American Mountain Bike (MTB) Championship. Juan Andrés Szopa, representative of the organizing committee for this sporting event, stated that this
27 March, 2026
Two Titles for the Americas at the UCI Masters Downhill World Championships, Chile 2026
With gold medals won by Chilean Viviana Sáez and American Matt Thompson, the Americas were the second most awarded continent at the UCI Masters Downhill World Championships, held at the Nevados de Chillán Bike Park in the Ñuble Region. More than 390 riders competed for these titles, which will be awarded to the winners in the 2026 season. It was a true celebration for the cyclists over 35 years old, who had been preparing for