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.