Kevin Castillo, leader of the general classification of the classic RCN.
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The Risaraldense cyclist Kevin David Castillo was officially announced this Friday as the new team of Team Movistar, a squad with which he will compete in the final part of the 2025 season. He arrives at the Spanish team after playing a few days ago the return to Colombia with the system system.
With its incorporation, Movistar increases the number of Colombian cyclists in their ranks. Castillo will now share team with the historic Nairo Quintana, in addition to Einer Rubio, Diego Pescador and Fernando Gaviria, all referents of national cycling in the telephone structure.
“I am very happy to integrate, the rest of the season. Very happy to belong to the team with more cycling history. I am proud to be able to be here. I will give my best in the next races and I hope to do it very well,” he said in his official presentation.
Born in Marseille (Risaralda) in 2002, Castillo has made a name at the local level. Last year he consecrated champion of the classic RCN and, at the beginning of the current season, he held third place in the National Route Championships.
Castillo will temporarily reinforce the telephone squad in the final stretch of the campaign. “His arrival responds to the team's interest in continuing to promote young talent and provide development opportunities at the highest level of professional cycling,” said Movistar Team in a statement.
The Colombian cyclist will be part of some selected competitions of the European calendar, with the aim of following his formation in a high performance environment. Your signing as intern It will allow the team to evaluate first hand its adaptation to the demands of the WorldTour squad.
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