"It's the first time I win as a professional, I still can't believe it" - Harold Tejada is thrilled after winning the 2nd stage of the Tour Colombia

Harold Tejada, Astana Qazaqstan Team rider, was filled with emotion when he crossed the finish line in the city of Santa Rosa de Viterbo, where he achieved his first victory as a professional and took the lead in the Tour Colombia 2024.

"It's the first time I've won as a pro, and with my WorldTour team, and I still can't believe it; I'm still nervous. It wasn't in the plans to enter the breakaway. The truth is that I tried to save myself all day and the little experience I've gained in Europe I know that in the breakaways it's time to save for the key moments. Everything went perfectly," said the cyclist from Pitalito.

Tejada referred to the strategy of the breakaway group to secure the victory. "The group we were in was good, we were all pulling and in the end it was a sprint battle," he explained. It was a memorable victory and the fruit of hard work for Harold Tejada, who overtook Italy's Andrea Piccolo and 47-year-old Spanish veteran Oscar Sevilla, who now sits in second place in the overall standings, just one second behind the Colombian.

"It has not been easy, to win now is something very nice. I've been waiting for it for a long time. The team always wants results in the end. This morning I woke up wanting to win and I also want to win in the Alto del Vino stage. All victories are welcome," added Tejada, referring to his future expectations in the competition.