National Youth Cycling Championship 2026 held in Maracay

The National Youth Cycling Championship 2026 is currently underway at the Carlos Anzola Velodrome in Maracay, Venezuela, featuring over 350 cyclists from across the country.

Representing the host state of Aragua, athletes have secured 26 podium finishes through the third day of competition, including 13 gold, 7 silver, and 6 bronze medals. Notable performances include Valery Montero, who won two gold medals in the pre-juvenile female category for speed and elimination races, and José Peña, who took gold in the male infantil points race.

The delegation from Bolívar state has returned to the national championship after a 13-year absence, represented by 15 athletes. Recent results for the Bolívar team include a fourth-place finish by Nicolás Fonseca in the scratch race and a sixth-place finish in the male pre-juvenile team pursuit by the quartet of Edixon Reyes, Carlos Díaz, Alexander Martínez, and Nicolás Fonseca.