Bikes Etc (Digital)

Bikes Etc (Digital)

1 Issue, February 2018

Rigoberto Uran

The likeable Colombian with talent, determination and a big heart
Rigoberto Uran
From poverty in Colombia to one of the world’s top pro cyclists, Rigoberto Uran’s story is an incredible tale of sheer talent and raw determination. It was his father who introduced him to cycling at the age of 14, shortly before he was assassinated by paramilitary forces, forcing Rigo to take up a job as a lottery ticket seller to support his family. He turned pro at 16, riding for a team in Medellín, then at 19 moved to Italy to seek his fortune on the European circuit, leading the way for a new crop of Colombian talent including the likes of Nairo Quintana and Sergio Henao. But despite two podium finishes at the Giro d’Italia, he seemed destined never to hit the heights his talents promised. After moving to…
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