The 2024 international road cycling calendar is one of the most attractive for Colombians, since they will be able to attend and experience a top-class event on the country’s roads.
After three years of absence, the Tour Colombia made its triumphant return to the UCI WorldTour schedule and the best riders in the world will once again set foot on coffee soil to run in what was at one point considered the best race on the continent. The start and finish dates were recorded on the calendar from February 6 to 11.
There will be a total of six stages that will be held in this edition of the Tour. The route will begin in Paipa and end in Bogotá, with Cundinamarca being the main territory where the platoon will pass.
Places like Tunja, Duitama, Chía, Zipaquirá, Villeta, Alto del Vino, Sesquilé and Guatativa will be some of the most notable places where the best in the world will run.
Why the Tour Colombia had disappeared from the UCI calendar
The race managed to be reborn after it disappeared since 2020 due to the health contingency caused by Covid-19. The approaches of the federation and the government, to safeguard the lives of the athletes and ensure an economic base that could keep them on their feet, forced them to put the event in a drawer since, at that time, its realization was not a priority for them. .
The president of Fedeciclismo, Mauricio Vargas, commented during an interview with the Boyacá Deportiva radio station, some details about the holding of this important competition, among which he indicated that to carry out the Tour Colombia, an investment is estimated between 10,000 and 11,000 millions of Colombian pesos, a sum that had not been possible to obtain in previous years.
Government support was key to resuming the event, which was confirmed by the Minister of Sports, Astrid Rodríguez Cortés. The support has been established after various negotiations, which have strengthened the commitment to cycling and sports in the country. The race promises to reactivate the passion for cycling in Colombia, a nation with a rich tradition in this sport.
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The collaboration between the ministry and the Colombian Cycling Federation is a reflection of the government’s interest in promoting events that raise the name of the country internationally and encourage sports practice at the national level.
The 2024 edition of the Tour Colombia 2.1 is set to be a very attractive elite event
The Tour Colombia 2.1 is recognized for its capacity to attract participants and the level of competitors it attracts, which guarantees wide coverage and following among fans. For this edition alone, the participation of ten Continental teams, a couple of Pro Teams and three from the World Tour has already been confirmed.
This event is not only crucial for the athletes, but also for the tourism and economic development of the regions through which the race passes. The Tour Colombia 2.1 has managed to position itself as a platform to show the diversity and beauty of Colombian landscapes, in addition to contributing to the strengthening of local and national infrastructure.
The World Tour teams that already have a fixed participation are: the Astana Qazaqstan Team, the EF Education-Easypost and the Movistar Team.
Among the cyclists of greatest international stature who will be in Colombia for the race are the British Mark Cavendish, the Boyaca native Nairo Quintana and the Zipaquirian Egan Bernal, who are the favorites to win the title. With Infobae
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2024-04-06 05:50:59
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