Top 10 Colombian cyclists with the most Giro, Tour and Vuelta victories

Colombian cyclists have left an indelible mark on the world of cycling, especially in the grand tours. Over the years, they have shown their talent and determination by achieving multiple victories in these prestigious competitions.

In this article, we will highlight the 10 most successful Colombians in the Giro d'Italia, the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España.

1. Lucho Herrera (8 victories): Lucho Herrera is considered one of the best climbers in the history of Colombian cycling. Winner of the Tour de France King of the Mountains in 1985 and 1987, plus the overall win at Vuelta a España in 1987, he amassed a total of 8 Grand Tour victories throughout his career.
2. Nairo Quintana (8 victories): Nairo Quintana, one of the most recognized Colombian cyclists today, has left his mark in the grand tours. Winner of the Giro d'Italia in 2014 and the Vuelta a España in 2016, he has achieved a total of 8 victories in these competitions.
3. Fernando Gaviria (7 victories): If we talk about speed and sprints, we cannot fail to mention Fernando Gaviria. This talented cyclist has shone in the world of grand tours, accumulating a total of 7 stage victories in competitions such as the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France.
4. Santiago Botero (6 wins): Renowned for his skill in time trials, Santiago Botero has made his mark in the grand tours. Winner of several stages of the Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a España, Botero accumulates a total of 6 victories in these competitions.
5. Esteban Chaves (5 victories): Esteban Chaves has established himself as one of the most outstanding Colombian cyclists in recent years. With 5 victories in grand tours, including stages of the Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a España, Chaves has shown his talent and potential on international roads.
6. Fabio Parra (4 victories): Fabio Parra, pioneer of Colombian cycling in grand tours, has left his legacy with 4 victories in these competitions. He was the first Colombian cyclist to stand on the podium in the Tour de France, taking third place in 1988.
7. Oliverio Rincón (4 victories): Oliverio Rincón is another of the Colombian cyclists who have achieved success in the grand tours. With 4 victories to his credit, including stages of the Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a España, Rincón demonstrated his talent in the mountainous stages.
8. Félix Cárdenes (4 wins): Félix Cárdenes is remembered for his performance in the Giro d'Italia, where he had 4 stage victories throughout his career. His ability in the mountains and his determination made him an outstanding Colombian cyclist.
9. Rigoberto Urán (4 victories): Rigoberto Urán has left his mark in the grand tours with 4 victories to his credit. With outstanding performances in the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France, Urán has demonstrated his ability in long distance events.
10. Miguel Ángel López (4 wins): Miguel Ángel López, known as "Superman", has impressed the cycling world with his talent and strength. With 4 Grand Tour victories, including stages of the Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a España, López has established himself as one of the most promising Colombian cyclists.

These 10 Colombian cyclists have left an indelible mark on the world of cycling, proving their worth and talent in the grand tours. Their dedication, effort and passion for this sport have led them to achieve historic victories, becoming true benchmarks for the new generations of Colombian cyclists and for the world of cycling in general.