TOMÁS
I never thought that 6,000 km by bike around Europe, working as Secretary of Economic Development for the Government and being a good cyclist with several races won, would be the perfect mix to create a company. Colombia Cycling allows us to show the world that the best place to ride a bike, it’s Colombia. Not only because of the great challenges that our mountains impose and that have made our “Escarabajos” famous, but also because of the cultural variety, historical knowledge and economy that I enjoy sharing in the rides.
MARCELA
After spending years supporting and advising entrepreneurs and companies, Colombia Cycling allowed me to combine my passion for travel and creating experiences. My energy, hospitality, ability to connect with people and my dedication to taking care of the smallest details, making our tours the best memory of your life. I have curated the best accommodation, restaurants and attractions to ensure that you not only have a wonderful adventure on your bike, but also off it.
TRÉBOL, (CLOVER) A black cat with yellow eyes is the Colombia Cycling Pet
On an exploration trip through the coffee zone, while Tomás was riding his bike and Marce was in the car and the sun was setting, we saw a pair of eyes and stopped. We were in the middle of nowhere and suddenly a kitten was walking toward us. He seemed hungry and all we had to give him were granola bars. It is rare for a cat to come close to people, yet it surrounded us with its tail and continued to eat cookies. What to do? And if we adopt it? Well, if the cat gets in the car, he will have chosen us. The kitten jumped on Marce’s legs and was accompanying us for more than 3 days, sleeping outside the hotels, free, and the next day ready to continue our journey together. Despite bringing home a fungal infection, his sparse tail looking like an arrow and his gremlin-like ears being hairless, today after many years he is our companion, friendly with all the cyclists who visit us, and our official mascot. If you want to have a TREBOL with you, climb Letras! Just as the prize of the Tour de France is a Lion, if you finish El Alto de Letras with Colombia Cycling you will receive a Trebol, your lucky cat.
“The great achievements of any person generally depend on many hands, hearts and minds”
Colombia has one of the oldest textile industries on the continent. The story began in small workshops and shops in 1870, today there are half a thousand companies dedicated to the textile sector and there are about 10,000 formal manufacturing production plants operating. Medellín is one of the main cycling clothing hubs in the world, if you are a lover of this sector, ask us to schedule a visit to see the production plant.
We take care of every detail, that is why we cover all the phases in this sport: rest, the active phase and the recovery phase. Our local partners produce the best range of sports nutrition. Mechanics and maintenance of our bikes. Accessories and spare parts in case you need something during your trip. Our allies will be there even if you want to take something of the local flavor or that you cannot find in your country.
Delegated by the National Government for the promotion of exports of goods and services, the attraction of foreign direct investment to Colombia, and the positioning of the country as a tourist destination.
We join the Colombia Travel program to enchant world travelers so that they fall in love with the most welcoming country in the world.
“The great achievements of any person generally depend on many hands, hearts and minds”
