It was carried out eighth stage of the Clásico RCN Cerveza Andina 2022 with a hard journey between the municipalities of Cartago and Roldanillo in the north of Valle del Cauca. The day featured a first-class prize at the finish line after a long ascent of the mountain. Edgar Pinzon crossed first.
All eyes were on the leader of the general classification, Aldemar Reyesfrom Team Medellín, who had a minimal advantage over his two main escorts, speaking of Dubán Bobadilla and his teammate Fabio Duarte, who won the time trial the day before.
The fraction lived a dramatic ending in the last 12 km, since the tour was accompanied by heavy rain. Hence it was unpredictable at some point to determine who I was going to win the stage and how was the general going to be in Roldanillo in the face of weather complications.
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That is why the group of candidates to win this Saturday was selected. A group of escapees made up of six cyclists tried to turn the main platoon upside down.
Duban Bobadilla He wanted to put the leader on the ropes, changing the plans of Team Medellín with its two best riders on the podium. Nevertheless, Aldemar Reyes showed champion plate.
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The leader was solid in the yellow jersey defense, as he responded well to Bobadilla’s attacks, with Duarte lagging behind. In the end, everything was defined with the bonuses.
Reyes had no problem maintaining his position as leader, after finishing second in the stage. Edgar Pinzon took the victory of the day, while Bobadilla paid dearly for his effort and finished third.
This Sunday ends the classic RCN with a day of 122 km between the municipalities of La Victoria and Geneva. It will be a day of prominence for the sprinters in the last kilometers of the day.
