The Colombian cyclist of Movistar Team, Nairo Quintana.
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Colombian cycling will have notable absences in the next Back to Spain 2025which will be played between Saturday, August 23 and September 14. Nairo Quintanachampion in 2016, and Fernando Gaviriaone of the most recognized sprinters in the country, will not be in the Iberian round with the Movistar Team. Nor will it do it Daniel Felipe Martínez with the Red Bull-Bora.
Quintana's departure was possible after Fall in the Tour of Burgosoccurred ten days ago, when he was forced to retire in the third stage. Although he did not suffer fractures, he presented multiple bruises and back wounds, shoulder and right arm that will prevent him from arriving in optimal shape.
“It was one of the doubts we had And finally we have ruled out. You need time to recover, ”explained Eusebio Unzué, director of the Spanish team, in statements at the time Antena cycling 2.
The Boyacense, 35, was emerging as the leader of the squad after the absence of Enric Maswho continues at rest by a thrombophlebitis. Thus, the illusion of being chief of ranks again in a large is postponed for the 2026 season, which could be the last.
As to Fernando Gaviriathe decision to leave it responds to the type of route. Unzué was clear when pointing out that the layout offers barely “Three or four arrivals to the ESSPRENT CLARAS”so they do not consider strategic to take the Antioquia sprinter.
Movistar finally announced the eight runners who will play the round: Jorge Arcas, Carlos Canal, Pablo Castrillo, Iván García Cortina, Javier Romo, Orluis Aular (VEN), Jefferson Cepeda (ECU) y Michel Hessmann (ALE). According to the team, it is a “solid and compensated” block with which they hope to battle in the mountain and seek prominence in key stages.
The 2025 edition of La Vuelta, which will depart from Turin (Italia)Nor will it have the current champion Primož Roglič (Red Bull).
Colombia will have as its main letter to Egan Bernalwho will lead to INEOS Grenadiers In search of an outstanding role. They will also be present Sergio Higita and Harold Tejada with the Astana.
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