VIDEO: The incredible moment of Rigoberto Urán explaining to his daughter what he did in the Tour de France!
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Colombian cyclist Rigoberto Urán, affectionately known as the "Bull of Urrao", has shared a tender and funny moment with his daughter Carlota, in which he made a sincere self-criticism about his participation in the Tour de France 2023.
After weeks of intense competition in the Tour de France and the Clásica de San Sebastián 2023, Rigoberto Urán took a well-deserved moment of relaxation with his daughter Carlota. He shared this moment on his social networks, showing both of them sunbathing while Carlota applied sunscreen.
In a moment of maximum tranquillity and complicity with his young daughter, Rigoberto spoke about his experience in the Tour de France 2023. With humour, he commented: "I was taking a ride with some friends," referring to the peloton of the prestigious cycling race.
However, the charismatic cyclist from Urrao could not help but retract his earlier comment about "friends" in the peloton. With a smile, he added amusingly: "No, lies. Those are not my friends, because they left me behind. They came two ahead, then six and then we arrived in groups of 20", showing his sincerity when talking about what the Tour de France 2023 was really like.
The Tour de France, known as the "Grande Boucle," is one of the most challenging and demanding races in the cycling world. Rigoberto Urán, like many other riders, faced stiff competition from top cyclists, including the top two finishers, Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard.
Rigoberto Urán not only stood out for his humour and sincerity but also for his participation in the famous "grupetta", a group of cyclists who join together to face the hardest and most difficult stages of the Tour. These moments of companionship and solidarity are an essential part of the Tour de France experience, and Rigo was part of them on many days of the race.
This tender moment shared with his daughter Carlota demonstrates the closeness and family love that Rigoberto Urán values, even after facing the challenges of elite cycling. Rigo's humorous self-criticism about his participation in the 2023 Tour de France shows his humility and ability to keep perspective amidst the high demands of competition.
Rigoberto Urán's fans applaud his positive attitude and appreciate his dedication and effort in the most important races of world cycling. Despite the ups and downs and challenges, the "Toro de Urrao" continues to be a reference for cycling fans in Colombia and around the world.
Juan LarraCycling Journalist
Juan Larra is a writer for Cyclinguptodate and editor-in-chief of Ciclismoaldia, where he has played a central role since its inception. Under his leadership, the website has become a trusted source for professional cycling coverage, offering in-depth analysis, news, and feature stories.
A sports journalist with over 20 years of experience, Juan earned his degree in Journalism from the University of Seville in 2007. He began his career covering a wide range of sports—including football, basketball, Formula 1, MotoGP, tennis, and cycling—for platforms such as the official La Liga app, Vodafone and Movistar websites, NBA Blogdebasket, and Cadena Cope, honing his skills in writing and editorial management.
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