Daniel Felipe Martínez scored a victory on his debut for BORA-hansgrohe. In the city of Tunja, Colombia, he won the national Time Trial championship. Brandon Rivera from INEOS Grenadiers, was in second place, more than a minute and a half behind the champion, with Rodrigo Contreras from the new NU Colombia team, in third place.
Nairo Quintana officially returns
Nairo Quintana’s return was remarkable. The former Giro and Vuelta winner has not participated in an official UCI race since 2022, when he was removed from competition due to a positive test for Tramadol, a painkiller not included on the list of substances banned by WADA but vetoed by the UCI. Quintana then undertook a search lasting several months for a new team, until Movistar offered him a place.
In the Colombian championship, Quintana came very close to the podium, finishing in 4th place. However, the passion for “Naironman” among the Colombian people remains very strong, as can be seen in this post-race interview.
Results of the Colombian Cycling Championship
