La Vuelta Ciclista a Costa Rica 2025
The excitement of cycling returns to national roads with the start of the 2025 International Cycling Tour of Costa Rica. On December 12, cyclists from Costa Rica and neighboring countries lined up in Heredia to begin the first stage, a 95.6-kilometer route to Grecia that marks the start of ten days of intense competition.
The Costa Rican Cycling Federation officially presented the event at the Palacio de los Deportes in Heredia. During the announcement, the organizers revealed a route that emphasizes mountains and endurance: nine road stages, one uphill time trial, 15 mountain prizes, and 19 sprint prizes. In total, competitors will have to cover more than 1,200 kilometers before crossing the finish line on December 21.
Notable teams and riders
The national teams lead the pack, with Colono Bikestation kölbi under the new management of Elías Vega. Among their strong contenders is Joseph Ramírez, who arrives motivated after a stage victory in the Vuelta a Chiriquí in Panama.
The international presence adds competitiveness to the event. From Mexico, the Canel’s-Java team arrives with Owen Wright and Sebastián Brenes; Ecuador participates with Movistar Best PC, represented by Erik Fernando Pozo and Nixon Efraín Rosero; and Colombia adds its usual power with Heiner Parra and Alexander Gil, both from Plus Performance-Sersan.
Colombia, historically the second most successful nation in this competition, has high expectations. Parra and Gil say they are confident they can fight for the top spots. Guatemala also has a strong delegation, with cyclists such as Bryan Ríos, Rony Julajuj, Dorian Monterroso, Edgar Grave, Henry Huinac, and Rudy Matzar.
A route for climbers
The 2025 edition particularly favors climbers, with long stages and varied terrain. The opening stage between Heredia and Grecia features undulating roads that will test physical fitness from day one. In the following days, the most demanding climbs could be decisive in determining the overall classification.
Telecable will broadcast each stage live, allowing fans to follow the action closely. Communities along the route are also preparing to welcome and cheer on the cyclists, as is tradition every year. The riders, for their part, will have to carefully manage their effort and recovery, facing consecutive stages of high demand.
The event, classified as UCI 2.2, offers important points for competitors, attracting emerging talent looking to make a name for themselves internationally.
Tradition, security, and expectation
This is the 59th edition of the Vuelta, a competition that combines tradition with modern organizational standards. The Federation has reinforced security measures and anti-doping controls to ensure a fair and transparent event.
With the race now underway, all eyes are on who will take the early lead and how the favorites will respond in the mountain stages. The Costa Rican cyclists are determined to defend their territory against experienced rivals.
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