The figures who will fight for the title of the Vuelta al Tolima-2026
After the emotions experienced during the National Championship in Cundinamarca, in which Egan Bernal (Ineos) retained the elite road title in Zipaquirá, road cycling activity resumes this Wednesday in Colombia with the 24th edition of the Vuelta al Tolima, which will feature the best brand teams in the country.
TL;DR
- The 24th Vuelta al Tolima starts Wednesday with a prologue in Venadillo, featuring elite and U23 categories for men and women.
- Javier Jamaica aims to defend his title in the men's race, leading the Nu Colombia team which includes notable riders like Rodrigo Contreras and Sergio Henao.
- Key teams in the men's race include Team Medellín, Sistecrédito, Orgullo Paisa, and Gobernación de Putumayo-Bicicletas Strongman, with riders like Diego Camargo and Jhonatan Restrepo.
- In the women's category, Diana Peñuela of Team Sistecrédito is a strong contender for her second consecutive title.
- The race concludes on Sunday, March 1st, with a challenging mountain stage on Saturday from Ibagué to Murillo.
- Separately, Team Medellín is also competing in the 47th Vuelta a República Dominicana to defend their title, with Óscar Sevilla leading the squad.