Nairo Quintana's plummeting UCI rankings hurts Colombia

Nairo Quintana's future in professional cycling seems increasingly uncertain after the update of the UCI Ranking at the end of May 2023. With the record of the points left by the Giro d'Italia, the news is not encouraging for the talented Colombian.

Quintana's free fall in the UCI ranking not only affects his personal career, but also has a significant impact on Colombia as a cycling country. The UCI ranking is a determining factor for the allocation of places in the Cycling World Championship, and is also a reflection of the potential of each nation in the sport, through its official federations.

Read also

Another World Tour door closes in Nairo Quintana's face

The lack of a team for Nairo Quintana is a key factor in his continued loss of points with each ranking update. In the last update, Quintana is in position 696, with only 95 points, having dropped 21 more places.

At the moment, there are no clear signs that the Cómbita broker has a team or negotiations underway. He is in a waiting situation while negotiations could resume during the Tour de France period, when teams are most active in looking for transfers.

Read also

Miguel Ángel López, on him and Nairo Quintana: "I don't know if it's because we are Latinos, but when we Colombians dominate they take advantage of it to sink us"

The uncertainty surrounding the future of Nairo Quintana generates concern among his followers and admirers. Throughout his career, Quintana has left his mark with outstanding performances in grand tours, such as the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia. However, the lack of a solid team and the decline in the UCI ranking make it difficult for him to participate in major competitions and his quest for victories.

Let's hope that in the coming months, Nairo Quintana will find a new team that will give him the chance to show his talent and regain his position in the UCI ranking. Colombian cycling, with his rich tradition and talent, hopes to see him again at the top of the sport, representing Colombia in the most important competitions on the cycling calendar.

Read also

Johan Bruyneel doesn't see future for Nairo Quintana in Europe: "Forget it, he doesn't race again"