Tejada, Higuita, and Martínez Challenge the 2026 Tour of the Basque Country
Hárold Tejada, in a great cycling moment as evidenced last month by winning a stage in Paris-Nice; his Astana teammate Sergio...
TL;DR
- Hárold Tejada, Sergio Higuita, and Juan Guillermo Martínez are the Colombian representatives in the 65th Tour of the Basque Country.
- Tejada is in strong form, having won a stage in Paris-Nice and placed fourth in the UAE Tour.
- Higuita is regaining form after physical issues, achieving a runner-up finish in the Al Ula Tour.
- Juan Guillermo Martínez was the second-best young rider in the Volta ao Algarve.
- Colombian cyclists have a history of success in the Tour of the Basque Country, with wins by Nairo Quintana and Daniel Felipe Martínez.
- Favorites for this year's race include Isaac del Toro, Juan Ayuso, Primoz Roglic, and Paul Seixas.