Nairo Quintana, the Colombian climber renowned for his Grand Tour victories, is set to conclude his illustrious cycling career at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montréal, Canada. The 36-year-old, who announced his retirement earlier this year, will lead Colombia’s elite men’s team in the road race on September 27, 2026. (cyclingnews.com)
Quintana’s omission from Movistar’s selection for the Vuelta a España was a notable surprise, given his history with the race, including a victory in 2016. However, this decision has paved the way for a fitting farewell on the international stage. The Colombian national team, under coach William Vargas, has assembled a formidable lineup for the World Championships, featuring:
- Nairo Quintana
- Egan Bernal
- Santiago Buitrago
- Sergio Higuita
- Harold Tejada
- Brandon Rivera
- Walter Vargas
This team composition underscores Colombia’s strategic approach, blending seasoned experience with emerging talent to challenge for the coveted rainbow jersey. (domestiquecycling.com)
The 2026 UCI Road World Championships are scheduled from September 20 to 27 in Montréal, marking the event’s return to the city after 52 years. The road race will cover a demanding 273.7 km course with 3,803 meters of elevation gain, culminating in a circuit around Mount Royal. (en.wikipedia.org)
Quintana’s participation in this championship not only offers him a grand stage to bid farewell but also provides a platform for Colombia to showcase its cycling prowess on the world stage. As the cycling community anticipates this event, all eyes will be on Quintana and his teammates as they vie for the final time trial of the season.
Highlights:
- Nairo Quintana confirmed to take part in Road World Championships as last race of career | Cyclingnews, Published on Sunday, September 06
- Quintana gets his farewell after all as Colombia name Worlds squad, Published on Sunday, September 06
- Egan Bernal y Nairo Quintana lideran a la selección Colombia en el Campeonato Mundial de Ruta de Montreal: esta es la nómina – Infobae, Published on Thursday, September 03