🎥 This is how popular Rigoberto Urán was and still is: Colombian celebrated like a star in farewell ride
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Follow us on GoogleRigoberto Urán is retiring from cycling after this season, and that means the immensely popular Colombian has already ridden his last race. This didn’t stop him from having a magnificent farewell. In Colombia, no cyclist holds more fame than Urán, 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.
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The footage circulating online this past weekend of Urán’s 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!
Urán 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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- If he finished ninth at the Tour, why didn’t he get a stage win too? I’m still trying to understand how the overall standings work.julien11-11-2026
- No ‘cross at all this winter? That’s a shame, but with his road season starting in February, I can see why he’d want a proper break. Does stepping away mean he’s done with cyclocross for good?gearguru3311-11-2026
- I like the honesty of that training post. Even the best riders feel the difference after a few weeks off, and he’s got plenty of time to build back up.samanthak11-11-2026
- Three sets of tyres in two days at the Nürburgring! The man clearly doesn’t do anything by halves. Bet a winter without cyclocross will feel strange, though.bikebuffj11-11-2026
- Fifth in the world rankings after that autumn run is some achievement. Pidcock was so aggressive at the Tour, too—hopefully he can turn a few of those near-misses into wins inpatriciaw11-11-2026
- Does XEFI’s investment mean the team will have more money to sign riders, or is it mainly a sponsorship and naming change? And is Roglič expected to race much next season?jeremya11-11-2026
- If the roster is nearly complete, why bring up Roglič at all? Feels like the article is turning a firm “no” into a transfer rumour.andrewf11-11-2026
- Wuling is no joke—105 km of climbing to 3,275 metres is brutal. Five minutes off Dyball’s record is still an incredible ride.velodromevirtuoso111-11-2026
- Roglič at TotalEnergies would be a fascinating move, but Heulot sounds pretty clear that it isn’t happening. His experience could be a massive boost for the younger riders, though.jennifer1911-11-2026
- Eight riders told to go for stages, and nobody gets one—hard to know what the plan was there. It’ll be interesting to see whether they pick a clear leader next time.bikebuffj10-11-2026

