Cristian Vélez, one of the new faces of the cycling project led by Gianni Savio

The GW Shimano-Sidermec team, which will change its name next year, will continue to focus on young talents. The Antioquian Cristian Vélez, who has just stood out in the youth category, will be one of the new faces of the Colombian-Italian continental team, led by Gianni Savio. In this cycling project, which next year will continue to give priority to young promises, Edgar Andrés Pinzón, Juan Carlos López, Diego Pescador and William Colorado, among others, will continue.

Santiago Buitrago, nominated for Athlete of the Year by Acord Bogotá

The names of several nominees in the different categories are already known, for the capital’s sports gala evening, a ceremony with more than 25 years of tradition, which will take place on Monday, December 11 in the facilities of the Compensar Convention Center. One of those who aspire to the main prize is the rider from Bogotá Santiago Buitrago, who finished the season being one of the most successful beetles. As in 2022, he won a stage at the Giro d’Italia and placed 13th overall, finished in the top 10 at the Vuelta a España and third at Liège-Bastogne-Liège. Buitrago will compete for the prize with weightlifter Yenny Álvarez; the squash player Miguel Ángel Rodríguez and the athlete Angie Orjuela.

Renewed Colombian-Mexican Petrolike team takes shape for 2024

This continental team, which has strengthened since last year, will face next season, with a renewed squad led by ex-world tour players Diego Andrés Camargo and Jonathan Caicedo, from EF Education-Easypost. Likewise, Nelson Soto and Ómar Mendoza will join the Colombian-Mexican team, which will be led by Ricardo Mesa, current coach of Colombia Potencia de la Vida-GW Shimano. José Ramón Muñiz, current Mexican time trial champion, is one of his main references. The sponsor is a crank sport enthusiast, who wants to revive cycling in Mexico, where there is a lot of talent. The cast managed to compete in several competitions in Latin America, winning a few races this year.

Colombian cyclist from Pío Rico-Alcaldía La Vega stands out in Bolivia

Lina Rojas won the third stage of the Vuelta in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. The Colombian rider from Pío Rico-Alcaldía La Vega won at Cotoca, an 80-kilometer circuit, beating the Bolivians María José Vaca (Pío Rico-Alcaldía La Vega) and Elizabeth Vásquez (BiciSprint Tarija). María José Vaca, Lina’s team member, was at the start of the General Classification of the XXV edition of the Vuelta a Santa Cruz de ciclismo, which took place on the 24th to the 26th of November, with the presence of cyclists from Argentina, Brazil and Colombia. The test drive was reactivated after eight years, the final stage is taking place today in the Santa Cruz Urban Park.

The Giro d’Italia is Michael Woods’ main goal

The experienced Canadian driver from Israel-Premier Tech spoke to Bici.Pro and admitted that he would focus on arriving in good shape at the ‘Corsa Rosa’, and reiterated that he would take a different for next season. “Next year the Giro d’Italia will again be a major focus. “I want to be in great shape at the start of this competition.” Woods, 37, who last started the Giro d’Italia in 2018, joins riders such as Simon Yates, Wout van Aert and Wout Poels who have openly expressed interest in next year’s Italian race .

Annemiek van Vleuten raises more than 18,000 euros for charity

The Dutch cyclist, who is retiring from professional cycling this year, has put old shirts and other items up for auction for charity. Among other things, the jersey he wore during his last Tour of Flanders, the jersey he wore during the World Cup in Glasgow were put up for sale. They also charged for photos and autographs of the Dutch star. This is the fourth time that Van Vleuten has carried out this activity. Last year, the collection amounted to 17,000 euros.