馃帴 This is how popular Rigoberto Ur谩n was and still is: Colombian celebrated like a star in farewell ride
CyclingTuesday, 05 November 2024 at 10:24
Rigoberto Ur谩n is retiring from cycling after this season, and that means the immensely popular Colombian has already ridden his last race. This didn鈥檛 stop him from having a magnificent farewell. In Colombia, no cyclist holds more fame than Ur谩n, thanks to his remarkable story and his cheerful personality. During his farewell ride, more than ten thousand fans rode alongside him in the annual Gran Fondo of the former GC contender.
The footage circulating online this past weekend of Ur谩n鈥檚 farewell speaks volumes. Fans lined up in thick rows waiting for an autograph, while the photo of the participants in the final Giro di Rigo is perhaps even more impressive. A massive tunnel of people stretches from start to finish and far beyond, filled with participants in the last edition of the annual ride. Check out the footage below that appeared on Instagram!
Ur谩n gained his popularity primarily through his impressive life story. As a child, he grew up in extreme poverty and witnessed the murder of his father on the street. He survived by selling lottery tickets on the streets and eventually found his salvation in cycling. His positive attitude and smile made him a highly beloved rider both nationally and internationally.
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- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024
- It is unfortunate that the author can't feel the joy that Pogacar brings to the sport and his fans who are legion and I for one feel lucky to have watched such a memorable performance and historic season From the Strada until yesterday with multiple wins in stages in both tours and beyond dominance in the World's. He is proud to wear the Rainbow stripes, shows his leadership to protect his fellows and is as courteous and sportsman-like as the sport allows. He goes early to not have to respond to each attack as all the rest would make him do it. Any racer who could would do the same. Don't "grow tired" of greatness as it is always fleeting.ccrider13-10-2024
- What load of rubbish. Pog is likely a once in a generation cyclist, the like of which hasn't been seen since 'the Cannibal '. How many people were complaining that Merckx was making racing predictable? I remember this year's World RR as one of the most exciting I've watched. Mainly BECAUSE Pog was the favourite and launched what everyone thought (Pog included) was a suicidal attack with 80km to go. For the next 2 hours, I was on the edge of my seat thinking "this is too much, even for Pog". Maybe Zonnefeld prefers the snooze-fest that is a bunch sprint? Like most people I know, I can't watch two hours of the bunch riding very fast... I wait for the final 5km and watch just the sprint. In any event, most races are won from a sprint or lone break. What difference does it make who makes the lone break? Ultimately, the other contenders will have to figure out a way to beat Pog. Even if that means collaboration between teams. It's going to be an exciting few seasons, until the next Pog arrives on the scene. If this is boring, heaven knows what exciting looks like!Michael513-10-2024
- This is not a gravel race. UCI fail, from the surface they are on to team tactics. In what country was the first "gravel race" in what country is the most popular gravel race? Go with the race model that created the discipline.
Barnes127411-10-2024 - And don't forget he has now won 4 of the big 10 races (Grand tours, Monuments and WC/OG) in one year with a chance to make that 5. (5 has only been done once before)Joostmehrtens05-10-2024