Javier Jamaica wins Clásico RCN 2026 cycling race

Javier Jamaica, a 30-year-old cyclist from the NU Colombia team, secured the overall title at the Clásico RCN Sistecrédito in Medellín. This victory marks the most significant achievement of his professional career. Jamaica, a specialist climber from Bogotá, expressed his gratitude to his team and dedicated the win to his father on his birthday.

The 67th edition of the race also highlighted several rising talents in Colombian cycling. Michael Moreno, a 19-year-old rider from the EBSA team, was named the best rookie of the competition. Other notable performances included Felipe Bravo of GW Erco Sportfitness, who won the special sprints classification, and 21-year-old climber David Sebastián Riaño of Team Boyacá es Para Vivirla, who finished third in the U-23 category.

Rodrigo Contreras, also of the NU Colombia team, won the ninth and final stage of the race.