Nairo Quintana, More in Love Than Ever with Cartagena
Cartagena is accustomed to hosting luxury events and continues to be projected as a great destination for sports tourism.
TL;DR
- Nairo Quintana is officially retiring from professional cycling in Cartagena.
- The event, a Gran Fondo, will take place from October 9-12.
- It includes cycling and running categories for children, youth, families, and cyclists of all levels.
- Quintana aims for this event to be a 'big party' and his 'last dance' in cycling.
- The races will traverse Cartagena and various roads in Bolívar, including the newly rebuilt La Línea road.
- Quintana, a two-time Grand Tour winner, aims to use this as a platform to support competitive and recreational sports and inspire young people.
- The event also serves to promote tourism and development in Cartagena and the Bolívar department.