TO Nairo Quintana The challenge that his compatriot proposed to him sounded familiar Egan Bernal and confirmed his presence in the Gran Fondo of Bogotá, which will take place next Sunday, November 17 through the streets of the city.
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A few weeks ago, after finishing his participation in the Tour de France, Egan Bernal announced with ‘fanfare’ the Gran Fondo de Bogotá together with the mayor of the city, Carlos Fernando Galán.
“It is an honor to be part of the Great Bogotá Cycling Fund, an event that not only highlights our city as the bicycle capital of the world, but also promotes the use of cycling as a healthy and accessible activity for all,” said the Zipaquira in the presentation.
Egan wants the race to have the best runners in Colombia, that’s why he invited Rigoberto Urán, who confirmed his presence in the exhibition competition, despite announcing his retirement from professional cycling.
Nairo ‘is steady’ in the race
Now it was the turn of Nairo Quintanawho confirmed in the last few hours his presence at the Gran Fondo of Bogotá, after accepting the invitation of Egan Bernal.
“This November 17th we will be with the partner Egan and Rigo and with the Colombian bosses filming in the great background of Bogotá with Egan. All invited and welcome. See you there, Egan! “Get your bike ready and train hard,” said the runner from Boyacá.
The Gran Fondo of Bogotá organized by the Mayor’s Office and the District Institute of Recreation and Sports (IDRD) will begin in the Plaza de Bolívar, passing through the towns of Candelaria, Santa Fe, Chapinero, Usaquén, Engativá, Fontibón, Suba, Kennedy, Teusaquillo and Mártires, and will include the ascent to Alto de Patios and Alto del Verjón.
The exhibition competition, which will pass through 10 locations, will have two routes: there is a long-distance test, of 115 kilometers, as the main event for more experienced runners, and a shorter test of 60 km.
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