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The road cycling program needs to be thoroughly overhauled, according to UCI president David Lappartient, as reported by Het Nieuwsblad, especially with regard to the low number of WorldTour-level races in February at the start of the season. Lappartient speaks of an “evolution, not a revolution” in the WorldTour calendar from 2026. “We want as few overlaps as possible. The UAE Tour takes place today at the same time as the Omloop het Nieuwsblad. Both

On January 10, 2024, with the opening of the official season of Team GW Erco Shimano, the fruits of a novel project that focuses on young Colombian cycling talent began to be reaped. The 1-2 of Alejandro Osorio and Diego Pescador in the traditional Manizales Fair circuit was the beginning of a series of victories and significant achievements that have propelled the team to the top of the UCI America ranking, with a total of

Ecuadorian cyclist Richard Carapaz (EF Education-EasyPost) has had a brilliant start to the 2024 season by winning his country’s national title in the time trial and taking second place in the long-distance race. Carapaz also stood out in the Tour Colombia 2.1 by finishing in second place in the general classification, after winning the fifth stage that finished in Alto del Vino. Now, the Ecuadorian is preparing to continue his season in Europe, where he

Nairo Quintana did not have his best performance in the Tour Colombia 2024. The rider, who was returning to World Tour competition after a year’s absence, failed to keep up with his rivals due to health complications. The boyacense showed several problems to compete at the level of Richard Carapaz, Egan Bernal or Rigoberto Urán. For this reason, his performance ended up being out of what he is used to and finished in 21st place

The evolution of bicycles seems to have no end. The new Factor Ostro VAM 2024 arrives on the market daring to compare itself with the Specialized Tarmac SL8, which it claims to improve in aerodynamics and with a reduction in the weight of its frame that leaves it within the 6.8 kg limit set by the UCI. The evolution of aerodynamic bikes seems unstoppable and, just as in Formula 1, with each new version, each

After a great cycling battle, the fourth edition of the Tour Colombia 2024 finished this Sunday in the capital of the Republic. The Cundinamarca-born Rodrigo Contreras (Nu Colombia) defended the lead and was crowned champion of the race of the UCI calendar. Contreras, who took the lead in the third fraction with finish in Tunja, was able to respond to the multiple attacks of his rivals to defend his position in the climb to Patios,

Colombian cyclist Rigoberto Urán confirmed this Sunday that the 2024 season will be his last as a professional. The Antioquian made a statement in a video and the EF Education Easy Post team shared the important decision that Rigoberto Urán made for the future. “Today, Rigoberto Urán officially announced that the 2024 season is his last. For the past nine years, Rigo has been our leader and inspiration. The captain’s chair at the front of

In an epic day that will go down in the history of Colombian cycling, Richard Carapaz (EF Education EasyPost) won the fifth stage of the Tour Colombia 2024 between Cota and Alto del Vino over 140.4 kilometers. Rodrigo Contreras (Nu Colombia) defended like a lion and saved the lead. The Ecuadorian achieved his second victory of the season, with a brilliant action with 4 kilometers to go on the first category climb. Second came his

Months after the first cycling super world championships, in which the UCI grouped in the same venue most of the disciplines under its umbrella, the organization of the championships takes stock through a report commissioned to the accounting firm Ernst&Young, which is categorical: they were a resounding success. In recent times, the organization of major events is often questioned because of the difficulty of making profitable the important investments required for their organization and, on

Second sprint finish, in which Mark Cavendish (Astana Qazaqstan) took the victory of the fourth stage of the Tour Colombia 2024 disputed between the municipalities of Paipa and Zipaquirá on a route of 181 kilometers on mostly flat terrain. The Cundinamarca-born Rodrigo Contreras, from Nu Colombia, holds on as leader of the general classification. The British rider overcame Fernando Gaviria (Movistar Team) and Nelson Soto (Forte Petrolike – Androni Giocattoli), who finished second and third,