Cycling teams compete in Venezuelan international races

The Patriotas de Cabimas cycling team delivered a strong performance at the Vuelta Internacional a Zamora in Barinas, Venezuela. Individual highlights included Ismael Cárdenas, who finished fourth in the third stage, and Neftali Jiménez, who secured fifth place in the final stage. Reniel Silva also stood out by winning two intermediate sprints during the second stage.

In separate news, the Chilean Continental UCI team Plus Performance-Zeo Sport has been confirmed to participate in the 61st edition of the Vuelta Ciclista a Venezuela, scheduled for October 4 to 11, 2026. This marks the first time a Chilean team with Continental status has competed in the event. The race is part of the UCI America Tour and will cover 1,143.3 kilometers across several Venezuelan states, including Trujillo, Lara, and Aragua.