Colombian cyclists are mourning after learning of the death of former cyclist Javier Ignacio Montoya, the great hero of the Vueltas Colombia.
The former cyclist from Antioquia died of a heart attack while training on the outskirts of the city. Medellin.
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A true icon of Colombian cycling, Montoya has left an indelible mark on roads and competitions across the country. Known for his courage and determination, ‘Pesicolo’ won the hearts of the fans with his impressive victories.‘Pesicolo’, as it is known, always leaves a gap as it is characterized by supporting new generations who want to dare to pedal.
Javier Ignacio won three stages return to colombia, two in the 1985 test and the other two years later. He was also part of the teams Chile Bike Tour In 1985 he finished third overall and won the mountain.
Likewise, he attracted attention by participating in the national tour seven times. Classic RCN and two Youth Tours, among other local concert competitions. Montoya finished second in the 1987 national road race, which made him valued by many Colombian teams.
He was also known as ‘The Panther’ because of the aggressiveness with which he rode his bike. “The 1985 time trial champion of the Bolivarian team was no stranger to technical management. The first opportunity was given to him by Banco Ganadero and later he started working with a coach at INDESA. achieving good results in those years with the cyclists who would later achieve victory in the professional field,” wrote www.revistamundociclistico.com
And he added: “He managed two talented sons, Juan Guillermo, who runs professionally with Orgullo Paisa, and Javier Ignacio “Nacho o Panterita”, who does the same with the Colombian Tierra de Atletas – GW Shimano and other teams.”
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