Tour of Colombia

There are as many reporters at the Tour Colombia as at the Tour de France, and the pandemonium that surrounds Rigoberto Uran, Egan Bernal, and the other big stars is unlike anything in pro cycling.

Have you ever seen Julian Alaphilippe and Egan Beral look like this? Artisan Nicolas Molano Avila is at Tour Colombia 2.1 showcasing his hand-carved wooden dolls, each made to look like a cycling star.

We're sad to see the Tour Colombia 2.1 canceled this year due to COVID-19. Thus, we're dedicating this week to celebrating Colombian cycling.

This announcement comes on the heels of similar cancelations of large events in the southern hemisphere for the coming season.

Grand tour star warns of managers and scouts taking young Colombians to Europe under misleading deals.

On this week's episode of The VeloNews Podcast we discuss the Tour Colombia 2.1 with reporter Rebecca Reza. Then, we sit down with Ian Boswell to talk about his retirement from professional road racing.

The Tour Colombia 2.1 is the biggest race in the Western Hemisphere, even if you can't stream it online. Here are five takeaways from the 2020 edition of the race, which saw EF Pro Cycling battle against Egan Bernal and Team Ineos.

WorldTour rookie building confidence in physical finishes of WorldTour sprints, placing fourth on Saturday's Tour Colombia stage.

Molano takes third win of week, with American pair McCabe and Joyce finishing just outside the podium slots.

EF Pro Cycling's Jonathan Caicedo leads the Tour Colombia 2.1 after the squad's impressive performance in the team time trial. Caicedo has charted a path from rural Ecuador to the WorldTour.

EF Pro Cycling brings a powerful team to Tour Colombia, including a host of Latin American talent and northern Americans van Garderen and Craddock

Chaves to start season on home turf at Colombian national championships and Tour Colombia as he looks to continue positive trajectory of 2019.

Tour de France stars to start season at high-altitude 2.1 category stage race, Quintana to miss race on home territory.

Rigoberto Urán's results, fun-loving persona, and improbable backstory have made him a Colombian celebrity

Quintana powered past younger rivals as they played cat and mouse in closing phases of the stage.

Julian Alaphilippe holds a tenuous lead in the GC heading into the final summit finish.

Bob Jungels surprised the peloton to take a dramatic victory in Medellin

Sebastian Molano sprints to breakout victory in his debut season at the WorldTour level. Uran reclaims overall race lead.

The 22-year-old Colombian sprints to victory in stage 2 thanks to a perfect lead-out by Deceuninck-Quick-Step.

For the last five years, Froome has been a nemesis to riders like Quintana and Urán. The Colombian fans don't hold it against him though.

With a win in stage 1 TTT, EF Education First puts Rigoberto Urán into the overall lead to start his home race in Colombia.

Team Sky clears the way for young Egan Bernal to try his hand at leading the world's most formidable cycling team in the Giro d'Italia.

Colombia's vibrant cycling culture welcomes its home stars and Chris Froome alike for six-day stage race through Medellin mountains.

One of Colombia's most recognizable pro cyclists, Urán expects a deep field and avid fans at the second edition of his country's home race.

The February 12-17 race takes place in the Antioquia department, situated in the northwest corner of Colombia.