All the details on the Ecuadorian race in which Nairo Quintana and Richard Carapaz will return to racing

Cycling will experience an exciting reunion between two great champions at the Giro d'Italia Ride Like a Pro 2023. Nairo Quintana and Richard Carapaz, two outstanding names in the world of cycling, will meet in this event to be held in Quito, Ecuador, from July 28 to 30. The competition promises to be an unforgettable spectacle for fans and lovers of this sport in the Ecuadorian capital.

The Giro d'Italia Ride Like a Pro, also known as the 'Pink Party', is a cycling event that has gained popularity in Ecuador. In this edition, the great guest of honor will be Nairo Quintana, one of the most recognized figures in Colombian and world cycling. He will be joined by Richard Carapaz, the Ecuadorian cyclist who has left an indelible mark on the history of cycling in his country.

The event offers Ecuadorian fans a unique opportunity to feel part of the action, as they will be able to participate in the same route that Nairo and Carapaz will ride. The competition will take place, according to the folks at Ciclismocolombiano, on the last day of the event and will feature a 136.8-kilometer route. Cyclists will start from the Bicentennial Park, riding through emblematic places such as the Historic Center, Sangolquí, Tumbaco, Nayón, Carcelén and the Mitad del Mundo Monument, to finally return to the starting point at the Bicentennial.

The race will start at 6:00 a.m. and will last until 2:00 p.m., during which time participants and spectators will be able to enjoy the excitement and adrenaline that characterize high-level cycling. The atmosphere in the Ecuadorian capital is expected to be vibrant and full of enthusiasm, as the two great Latin American cyclists will provide a show that will captivate all those present.

Participation in this special event will be open to amateurs over the age of 15, and registration will range from $100 to $200, allowing cycling enthusiasts to have an up-close experience with their idols and share the asphalt with two Giro d'Italia legends.