Lilibeth Chacón dominates 2026 National Cycling Championships in Valera

The 2026 National Road Cycling Championship in Valera, Trujillo, saw significant achievements in both elite road racing and paracycling. Lilibeth Chacón, representing Eneicat-Becall Aragua, secured two major titles. She became the national individual time trial champion for the fifth time, setting a record as the oldest female elite rider to win the title at age 34. Additionally, Chacón won the elite women's road race with a dominant solo performance, finishing over seven minutes ahead of the field.

In the paracycling competitions, validated by the UCI, the Distrito Capital delegation led the standings. Key victories included Cirio Molina in the C2 category and Ricardo Fagundez in the C1 category. Other notable winners included Richard Espinoza in the H3 category, Yohanlys Romero in the women's H3 division, and Henry Perozo in the C3 category. These results serve as official points for international rankings as athletes prepare for the 2027 Lima Parapan American Games.