Sergio Higuita aims to defend his National Champion jersey- “I'm super motivated and hope to keep the jersey for another year”

Sergio Higuita did a solid performance in Vuelta a San Juan. The Bora-Hansgrohe rider finished 3rd overall being the 3rd best climber in the competition ahead of names like Remco Evenepoel and Egan Bernal (latter drop out). Now the Colombian will focus on winning again his Colombia National Championships road race, keeping his National Champion jersey.

“This week was perfect for the team! We rode strong as a team, supported each other and had some nice results. I’m happy with this start to the season, taking home a podium here was definitely my goal. My next race will be the national championship in Colombia—I’m super motivated and hope to keep the jersey for another year.”, stated Higuita to his team site.

The German squad finished their Vuelta a San Juan participation with a stage win by Sam Bennett on the opening stage and a 3rd place overall of Sergio Higuita. A performance that made the team Sport Director Bernhard Eisel satisfied.

“Of course we wanted more for the sprint today, but unfortunately in the finale Sam Bennett was boxed in a bit and another win was out of reach. Overall we are happy with the Vuelta a San Juan. A stage win and the podium in the overall keeps us optimistic for the upcoming tasks.”, stated Bernhard Eisel the team's Sports Director.