The Colombia power of life puts on the uniform and is ready to pedal

He Ministry of Sports ratified the continuity of the Colombia power of life cycling team and presented the calendar of the women’s, men’s and Paracycling teams.

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“Today, the feeling is of enthusiasm, joy of returning and fulfilling them, just as we promised. Today, it is you who will get on the bikes and do what you do best: give us triumphs and make us look very good as Colombians. This renewed plan was based on improving the conditions of our cyclists and Para cyclists, of having the best work tools available and of making them feel much closer to the entity. We are with new airs, to continue supporting them, listening to them and making them feel. at ease,” said the Minister of Sports, Luz López.

It was learned that the direction of the team will be headed by Sergio Avellaneda.

“The continental women’s team (Elite and Under-23) will have 12 cyclists on its roster, with Lina Marcela Hernández and Ana Cristina Sanabria as main references, who will contribute – with their experience and talent – to the definitive projection of highly successful runners in the Under-23 category, such as Mariana Herrera, Sara Juliana Moreno or Valentina Quintero“says the official statement.

And he adds: “The main sporting objectives of the continental women’s group will be Vuelta a Colombia Femenina and the Vuelta a Portugal, which is part of the European tour, to take place between July and August of this year, competing in Poland, France, Belgium, Germany and Portugal. Angela Parra, u“The only Latin American woman with a UCI license in Sports Management and a former professional cyclist, will be the head coach of the team.”

Likewise, it was noted that the “Continental men’s team (Elite and Sub-23) is made up of 14 athletes, whose immediate challenge will be the Vuelta a Antioquia, starting on May 21, which will be the first of the 12 races of his calendar, with the Vuelta a Colombia as a great objective on the national circuit. Likewise, he will have the challenge of shining in Europe, a continent in which he will compete in 5 events, in. Spain and Italy, During the month of July”.