The organization of the Clasico RCN 2024 made official the route of the most emblematic race of the continent, which will begin on September 21 in Cucuta, and will conclude on September 29 in Alto Cuartas, near Bello, in the department of Antioquia.
This year’s ‘Duel of the Titans’ will have nine stages, will pass through nine departments, two time trial days: one individual time trial and one team stage, and five mountain prize finishes.
Clearly a very demanding, technical and varied route according to the cyclists that will swell the lot, climbers, passers, experts in the effort against the clock, and great long-distance riders who will have their chance in fractions over 200 kilometers.
Once again, the management of the Clasico RCN chose to visit new municipalities and ride through new roads with extraordinary scenery and great possibilities for ecotourism.
The route, which has already been registered with the Colombian Cycling Federation, will pass through the departments of Norte de Santander, Santander, Antioquia, Cundinamarca, Caldas, Risaralda, Tolima, Quindío and Valle.
“With this route we are sure that we meet the expectations of cyclists, teams and sponsors, who always expect innovative routes that challenge the athletes to the maximum effort and motivate the spectators to accompany them in pursuit of achieving the objectives set,” said Héctor Palau Saldarriaga, general director of the RCN Classic 2024.
OFFICIAL ROUTE RCN CLASSIC 2024
Sept 21 – Team Time Trial – Cúcuta – Malecón 33 Km
Sept 22 – Chinacota – La Garita – Pamplona – Berlín 133,8 Km
Sept 23 – Lebrija – Puerto Berrio 207.5 Km
September 24 – Puerto Salgar – La Dorada – Honda – Ibagué 169.5 Km
September 25 – Ibagué – Manizales (Cyprus) 183.4 Km
September 26 – Armenia – Cali (Cristo Rey) 195,5 Km
September 27 – Palmira – Cerrito – Buga- Tuluá – Obando – Cartago – Pereira 186,8 Km
September 28 – Viterbo – Anserma – Sanclemente – Riosucio – Supía – Alto de Minas – 194.1 Km
September 29 – Individual Time Trial – Bello – Alto Cuartas 11,2 Km
Likewise, the organization of the Clasico RCN 2024 confirmed the invitation to 15 teams from the continent that will be in the most historic race in America and that have already confirmed their presence.
The national squads, great protagonists of the last seasons in our country and winners of the main races will be in the race, including the Team Medellin EPM of Aldemar Reyes, who returned to defend his titles obtained in 2022 and 2023.
LIST OF INVITED TEAMS
Team Medellín EPM
GW Erco Shimano
Nu Colombia
Orgullo Paisa
Colombia Potencia de la Vida
Avinal Del Carmen de Viboral Mayor’s Office
Team Boyacá es para Vivirla
Team Sistecrédito
EBSA Empresa de Energía de Boyacá
Mayor’s Office of Manizales -100% Eggs
Zulia Rice JB Sportswear
7C Economy of Costa Rica
Team Ángeles Hernández – Reátegui Deportes (Ven.)
Team la Guacamaya (Ven.)
Team Norte de Santander
Source: information from Clásico RCN Press