During the broadcast of stage 7 of the Tour de France, cyclist Víctor Hugo Peña, ESPN correspondent, revealed exciting news for Colombian fans:
Miguel Ángel López will be present in the next edition of the Vuelta a España.
"They tell me that Miguel Angel Lopez will race the Vuelta a España," Victor confirmed on ESPN, adding that although he can't reveal the team, he has solid information that "Superman" will be participating in the last grand tour of the season.
This news has spread quickly and, according to Víctor Hugo Peña himself, it is information that is also handled by most of the European press, so it is expected that official confirmation will be made soon. The presence of Miguel Ángel López in the Vuelta a España will be a great joy for cycling fans and for the rider himself. It will be an opportunity for "Superman" to show all his talent and the level he has exhibited with Team Medellin.
Since his appearance in the professional peloton, the Colombian cyclist has left his mark with outstanding performances in grand tours, becoming a renowned climber and a formidable competitor in the mountains. His return to a grand tour is cause for excitement and it is expected that he can fight for the top spots in the general classification.
The Vuelta a España is one of the most prestigious competitions on the cycling calendar and has been the scene of great battles in the mountains, where "Superman" López has excelled in the past.
The confirmation of Miguel Ángel López's participation in the Vuelta a España 2023 generates great expectation and will surely raise the competitive level of the race. Cycling fans are already eagerly awaiting the start of the competition to see the "Superman" in action and enjoy his spectacular climbing style on the Spanish roads.
One of the rumors was linked to the Burgos BH team, which will race the next Vuelta a España. However, it has been ruled out by sports director Julio Andrés Izquierdo: "The squad is closed," words of the Spanish executive picked up by ZikoLand, "We don't have any negotiations going on and we are not going to accept any other rider for the 2023 season, one hundred percent."