Colombian climber Santiago Umba signs with Spanish Caja Rural cycling team

Colombian rider Santiago Umba, a 23‑year‑old climbing specialist from Arcabuco in Boyacá, has been added to the roster of the Spanish UCI ProTeam Caja Rural‑Seguros RGA. The team announced the signing ahead of the upcoming European season, highlighting Umba’s experience in high‑mountain stages and his reputation as a promising young talent. Management expects the new rider to provide tactical options in medium and high‑altitude races and to develop further under the squad’s training programme.

Umba’s arrival reflects Caja Rural’s strategy of investing in emerging riders to strengthen its performance in stage races across the Iberian and broader European calendar.