Ricardo Orrego, life alongside cyclists

The double is becoming more and more complex to achieve, it seems to me that if Tadej Pogačar achieves it, he will really show that he fits in that scenario. Today he is a great champion, but if he does it he will become a legend, a true phenomenon.

However, although he paints the European as the great champion of the season, he assured that the Colombian cyclists could give a big surprise, nor necessarily on the podium, but in individual stages.

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In this group of Colombians, the Daniel Martínez, who will be at the head of Bora in the Giro, the first race of the year. Orrego assured that, at least, the Colombian could fight for a podium.

You mentioned it, it seems to me that Daniel Felipe Martínez could be very exciting in this Giro d’Italia; Dani hasn’t shown much this season so far, but him running with Bora and being co-leader of the squad is going to be an interesting task.

Another of the compatriots who stood out was Egan Bernalwho after several years recovering from a serious accident, returned to World Tour racing and, in 2024, already managed to win a stage.

I believe that Egan is a miracle, a miracle of life and the fact that he can now pedal and actually compete is a gigantic achievement and Egan is respected in the peloton; He is valued in the platoon. In the codes of cycling he has earned a name by hard work, pedaling, fighting, first being a gregarious giant and then being a great champion.

Another anecdote that was talked about was about the Colombian fans who, every year, accompany the cyclists in the European grand tours. Here, a character stood out who, although not famous, is never missing.

There is a Colombian who does not have a special trailer or a nickname, he lives in Germany and always appears, I don’t know how he does it, but he is always in the Giro, he is always in the Tour, he is always in the Vuelta; He is always a symbol of Colombianness. Also, he is like a ghost because he doesn’t like to figure much.

Now, all that remains is to wait for the results and verify whether the predictions of this experienced journalist will become a reality throughout the busy sporting summer on the old continent.