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2026 Venezuelan National Road Cycling Championship

Overview

The 2026 National Road Cycling Championship held in Valera, Trujillo, featured prominent performances in elite road racing and paracycling. Lilibeth Chacón of the Eneicat-Becall Aragua team secured two major titles, winning the national individual time trial—becoming the oldest female elite rider to do so at age 34—and the elite women’s road race with a solo finish over seven minutes ahead of the competition.

In the paracycling events, which serve as official points for international rankings ahead of the 2027 Lima Parapan American Games, the Distrito Capital delegation led the standings with victories from athletes including Cirio Molina, Ricardo Fagundez, Richard Espinoza, Yohanlys Romero, and Henry Perozo.

By the conclusion of the championship, the Aragua state delegation was named the absolute champion, earning a total of 13 medals: 7 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze. Aragua’s gold medalists included Francisco Peñuela in the Men’s Elite Road category, María Joaquina Sánchez, Lilibeth Chacón, and Jesús Goyo.

Entities

Eneicat-Becall Aragua · Lilibeth Chacón · Danielys García · Francisco Peñuela · Achaguas

Timeline

5 days ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
Aragua wins 2026 National Road Cycling Championship
Aragua state won the 2026 National Youth and Elite Road Cycling Championship in Venezuela, securing 13 medals, including 7 gold, led by Francisco Peñuela's victory in the Men's Elite category.
8 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Lilibeth Chacón dominates 2026 National Cycling Championships in Valera
Lilibeth Chacón secured double victories in the 2026 National Road Cycling Championship in Valera, while Distrito Capital led the UCI-validated paracycling competitions.

Sources

ahoraleon.com · bravosports.net.ve · ciudadmcy.info.ve · lanacionweb.com · noti-rse.com · notiapure.com.ve · rnv.gob.ve