# Cycling competitions in Venezuela and Ecuador

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cycling-competitions-in-venezuela-and-ecuador
> Updated: 2026-09-02T23:02:47.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Venezuelan Cycling Federation initiated national championships in Trujillo state to prepare athletes for international competitions, including the 2026 South American Games and the 2027 Parapan American Games. These events include a National Road Cycling Championship in Valera and a national adapted cycling championship designed to help para-cyclists accumulate UCI nation ranking points.

Following these announcements, the third edition of the Vuelta a Mérida en Bicicleta was scheduled, featuring high-altitude climbs reaching 4,577 meters. Concurrently, Ecuador announced the 42nd Vuelta al Ecuador UCI 2.2, a race covering approximately 941 kilometers across six provinces and featuring international teams.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Cycling competitions announced for Venezuela and Ecuador

Major cycling events approach in South America, featuring the high-altitude Vuelta a Mérida in Venezuela and the 42nd Vuelta al Ecuador, which spans six provinces and 941 kilometers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cycling-competitions-announced-for-venezuela-and-ecuador

### 2026-09-01: Venezuelan Cycling Federation hosts national championships in Trujillo

The Venezuelan Cycling Federation is hosting national road and adapted cycling championships in Trujillo to prepare athletes for the 2026 South American Games and 2027 Parapan American Games.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuelan-cycling-federation-hosts-national-championships-in-trujillo

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