This Tuesday morning, 26, was the first stage of the 5thedition of Tour do Rio, the biggest cycling event in Latin America, with the start in Barra da Tijuca, in the western district of Rio de Janeiro, and finishing in Angra dos Reis. The stage of the event, which saw 78 cyclists from 17 nationalities forming 13 teams, including the current champions of Volta da Colômbia (EPM/UNE) and Volta de Portugal (OFM / Quinta da Lixa), was won by Spaniard Oscar Sevilla, the overall individual champion of Tour do Rio last year. Very close to the finishing line at Praia do Anil, Spaniard Gustavo Veloso took second place, with Brazilian Kleber Ramos coming in third.
The start of the second of the six stages is set for this Wednesday, 27, at Praia do Anil, in front of the TurisAngra building, at 11 am. The stage finishes in the parking lot of the Volta Redonda City Department of Sports and Leisure. The final stage is scheduled for Sunday, 31, in Quinta da Boa Vista, in Rio de Janeiro.
The first 162.8 km of the competition were intense. With strong headwinds and two mountain climbs along the course, the cyclists also had to face the intense heat and rode together along practically the entire stage. This time, however, resilience and experience were what counted most. Over the final few meters, Oscar Sevilla (EPM/UNE) and Gustavo Veloso (OFM/Qunita da Lixa) presented an exciting dispute. In the duel between the Spaniards, the current champion from Volta da Colômbia came out best, taking the green jersey, for highest speed, and the yellow jersey, for overall leader of the Tour.
"It was a very difficult stage. Everyone was on the attack and the heat was almost unbearable. But we worked well as a team and managed a little extra at the end to pass (Gustavo) Veloso. He is a really strong athlete and is really well prepared. So, I am exceptionally happy to be back in the lead of the tour", said Oscar Sevilla, who was welcomed at the finishing line by children from the Adeus Rodinhas project and youths from local city schools.
The start of the second of the six stages is set for this Wednesday, 27, at Praia do Anil, in front of the TurisAngra building, at 11 am. The stage finishes in the parking lot of the Volta Redonda City Department of Sports and Leisure. The final stage is scheduled for Sunday, 31, in Quinta da Boa Vista, in Rio de Janeiro.
The first 162.8 km of the competition were intense. With strong headwinds and two mountain climbs along the course, the cyclists also had to face the intense heat and rode together along practically the entire stage. This time, however, resilience and experience were what counted most. Over the final few meters, Oscar Sevilla (EPM/UNE) and Gustavo Veloso (OFM/Qunita da Lixa) presented an exciting dispute. In the duel between the Spaniards, the current champion from Volta da Colômbia came out best, taking the green jersey, for highest speed, and the yellow jersey, for overall leader of the Tour.
"It was a very difficult stage. Everyone was on the attack and the heat was almost unbearable. But we worked well as a team and managed a little extra at the end to pass (Gustavo) Veloso. He is a really strong athlete and is really well prepared. So, I am exceptionally happy to be back in the lead of the tour", said Oscar Sevilla, who was welcomed at the finishing line by children from the Adeus Rodinhas project and youths from local city schools.
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"It was a very difficult stage. Everyone was on the attack and the heat was almost unbearable. But we worked well as a team and managed a little extra at the end to pass (Gustavo) Veloso. He is a really strong athlete and is really well prepared. So, I am exceptionally happy to be back in the lead of the tour", said Oscar Sevilla, who was welcomed at the finishing line by children from the Adeus Rodinhas project and youths from local city schools.
"It was a really tough race and I almost managed to pass Oscar (Sevilla). But I'm very happy with my performance and that of my team. We are going to work hard to do even better in the next stage", said Gustavo Veloso.
There was also a lot of excitement and action on the Brazilian side. After suffering a fall halfway along the route, Kleber Ramos (Funvic Brasilinvest) recovered and managed to secure third place, thrilling spectators at the finishing line in Angra. "There was a collision among members of my team. But, thankfully, I managed to recover and take third position in the stage. Tomorrow (Wednesday) is set to be a very tough test and I'm not too familiar with the road. Oscar Sevilla opened with a good lead, but we'll be on the attack", stated Kleber Ramos, the only Brazilian to win an edition of Tour do Rio, back in 2012.
In the team dispute, Colombian side EPM/UNE won the stage and assumed temporary leadership. Current Tour do Rio champion, the team saw 6 of its athletes among the 15 highest placed in the individual classification. In second place is OFM/Qunita da Lixa, which won the Volta de Portugal seven days ago.
Organizer and general director of the competition, Maria Luisa Jucá, handed over the jerseys to the race winners and reiterated the importance of the event for the state of Rio de Janeiro. "Tour do Rio is the largest cycling event in Latin America, with an elevated technical level, major teams and competitors from 17 nationalities", she said.
ADEUS RODINHAS
Tour do Rio strives to spread the cycling culture in the cities it passes through. At the end of each stage, events are held that champion this idea. Children are also provided with a space to enjoy their first rides, thanks to the Adeus Rodinhas project. With the aid of professionals, the young cyclists have received a 'little push' in overcoming fear and saying goodbye to training wheels. But that's not all. Youths are taught to respect people and traffic regulations, fostering a sense of kindness and politeness on the roads from an early age.
PROGRAM OF THE 5TH TOUR DO RIO 2014
2nd Stage – august 27 - ANGRA DOS REIS / VOLTA REDONDA - 110 km
Start: 11 am - Avenida Ayrton Senna da Silva (in front of the TurisAngra Building), Praia do Anil.
3rd Stage – August 28 - VOLTA REDONDA - TRÊS RIOS - 167.2 km
Start: 11 am – Rua Francisco Lau. (Parking lot of the City Department of Sports and Leisure - SMEL, Av. Alexandre Polastre Filho, 791). Neighbourhood: Ilha São João
4th Stage – August 29 - TRÊS - TERESÓPOLIS - 120.3km
Start: 12 PM - Av. Prefeito Alberto da Silva Lavinas (City Hall), Centro.
5th Stage – August 30 - TERESÓPOLIS / RIO DAS OSTRAS - 196.3 km
Start: 7 am – Av. Feliciano Sodré 675 (Parking lot of the Teresópolis City Hall and Chamber), Várzea.
6th Stage – August 31 - RIO DAS OSTRAS / RIO DE JANEIRO - 180.7 km
Start: 7 am – Rua Campo de Albacora, 75 (In front of Rio das Ostras City Hall), Atlântica Allotment.
Classification:
Individual in the 1st Stage (162.8 km)
1st - Oscar Sevilla (EPM – UNE) – 4h05'21"
2nd - Gustavo Veloso (OFM/Quinta da Lixa) – same time
3rd - Kleber Ramos (Funvic Brasilinvest) – 1'19"
4th - Rafael Andriato (Neri Sottoli / Yellow Fluo Pro) – same time
5th - Robigzon Oyola (EPM – UNE) – same time
Teams in the 1st Stage
1st – EPM UNE (COL) – 12h18'41"
2nd – OFM/Quinta da Lixa (POR) – same time
3rd – Clube Dataro de Ciclismo (BRA) – +1'19"
4th – Funvic Brasilinvest (BRA) – +2'30s
5th – Ironage Colner (BRA) – +5'12"
Points in the 1st Stage
1st - Oscar Sevilla (EPM UNE) – 10 points
2nd - Gustavo Veloso (OFM/Quinta da Lixa) – 7 points
3rd - Kleber Ramos (Funvic Brasilinvest) – 5 points
4th - Rafael Andriato (Neri Sottoli / Yellow Fluo Pro) – 3 points
5th - Robigzon Oyola (EPM UNE) – 2 points
General Mountain
1st - Kleber Ramos (Funvic Brasilinvest) – 12 points
2nd - Alan Maniezzo (São Francisco Saúde/Açúcar Caravelas/Gold Meat) – 8 points
3rd - Helder Oliveira (OFM/Quinta da Lixa) – 2 points
General Individual
1st - Oscar Sevilla (EPM – UNE) – 4h05'11"
2nd - Gustavo Veloso (OFM/Quinta da Lixa) – +4"
3rd - Kleber Ramos (Funvic Brasilinvest) – +1'25"
4th - Robigzon Oyola (EPM UNE) – +1'26"
5th - Fabielle Mota (ADF / Associação Desportiva Facex) – +1'27"
General Teams
1st – EPM UNE (COL) – 12h18'41"
2nd – OFM/Quinta da Lixa (POR) – same time
3rd – Clube Dataro de Ciclismo (BRA) – +1'19"
4th – Funvic Brasilinvest (BRA) – +2'30"
5th – Ironage Colner (BRA) – +5'12"
General Points
1st - Oscar Sevilla (EPM UNE) – 10 points
2nd - Robigzon Oyola (EPM UNE) – 7 points
3rd - Gustavo Veloso (OFM/Quinta da Lixa) – 7 points
4th - Kleber Ramos (Funvic Brasilinvest) – 5 points
5th - Fabielle Mota (ADF / Associação Desportiva Facex) – 3 points
General Youth (Under 23)
1st - Metkel Eyob (World Cycle Center – Africa)
"It was a really tough race and I almost managed to pass Oscar (Sevilla). But I'm very happy with my performance and that of my team. We are going to work hard to do even better in the next stage", said Gustavo Veloso.
There was also a lot of excitement and action on the Brazilian side. After suffering a fall halfway along the route, Kleber Ramos (Funvic Brasilinvest) recovered and managed to secure third place, thrilling spectators at the finishing line in Angra. "There was a collision among members of my team. But, thankfully, I managed to recover and take third position in the stage. Tomorrow (Wednesday) is set to be a very tough test and I'm not too familiar with the road. Oscar Sevilla opened with a good lead, but we'll be on the attack", stated Kleber Ramos, the only Brazilian to win an edition of Tour do Rio, back in 2012.
In the team dispute, Colombian side EPM/UNE won the stage and assumed temporary leadership. Current Tour do Rio champion, the team saw 6 of its athletes among the 15 highest placed in the individual classification. In second place is OFM/Qunita da Lixa, which won the Volta de Portugal seven days ago.
Organizer and general director of the competition, Maria Luisa Jucá, handed over the jerseys to the race winners and reiterated the importance of the event for the state of Rio de Janeiro. "Tour do Rio is the largest cycling event in Latin America, with an elevated technical level, major teams and competitors from 17 nationalities", she said.
ADEUS RODINHAS
Tour do Rio strives to spread the cycling culture in the cities it passes through. At the end of each stage, events are held that champion this idea. Children are also provided with a space to enjoy their first rides, thanks to the Adeus Rodinhas project. With the aid of professionals, the young cyclists have received a 'little push' in overcoming fear and saying goodbye to training wheels. But that's not all. Youths are taught to respect people and traffic regulations, fostering a sense of kindness and politeness on the roads from an early age.
PROGRAM OF THE 5TH TOUR DO RIO 2014
2nd Stage – august 27 - ANGRA DOS REIS / VOLTA REDONDA - 110 km
Start: 11 am - Avenida Ayrton Senna da Silva (in front of the TurisAngra Building), Praia do Anil.
3rd Stage – August 28 - VOLTA REDONDA - TRÊS RIOS - 167.2 km
Start: 11 am – Rua Francisco Lau. (Parking lot of the City Department of Sports and Leisure - SMEL, Av. Alexandre Polastre Filho, 791). Neighbourhood: Ilha São João
4th Stage – August 29 - TRÊS - TERESÓPOLIS - 120.3km
Start: 12 PM - Av. Prefeito Alberto da Silva Lavinas (City Hall), Centro.
5th Stage – August 30 - TERESÓPOLIS / RIO DAS OSTRAS - 196.3 km
Start: 7 am – Av. Feliciano Sodré 675 (Parking lot of the Teresópolis City Hall and Chamber), Várzea.
6th Stage – August 31 - RIO DAS OSTRAS / RIO DE JANEIRO - 180.7 km
Start: 7 am – Rua Campo de Albacora, 75 (In front of Rio das Ostras City Hall), Atlântica Allotment.
Classification:
Individual in the 1st Stage (162.8 km)
1st - Oscar Sevilla (EPM – UNE) – 4h05'21"
2nd - Gustavo Veloso (OFM/Quinta da Lixa) – same time
3rd - Kleber Ramos (Funvic Brasilinvest) – 1'19"
4th - Rafael Andriato (Neri Sottoli / Yellow Fluo Pro) – same time
5th - Robigzon Oyola (EPM – UNE) – same time
Teams in the 1st Stage
1st – EPM UNE (COL) – 12h18'41"
2nd – OFM/Quinta da Lixa (POR) – same time
3rd – Clube Dataro de Ciclismo (BRA) – +1'19"
4th – Funvic Brasilinvest (BRA) – +2'30s
5th – Ironage Colner (BRA) – +5'12"
Points in the 1st Stage
1st - Oscar Sevilla (EPM UNE) – 10 points
2nd - Gustavo Veloso (OFM/Quinta da Lixa) – 7 points
3rd - Kleber Ramos (Funvic Brasilinvest) – 5 points
4th - Rafael Andriato (Neri Sottoli / Yellow Fluo Pro) – 3 points
5th - Robigzon Oyola (EPM UNE) – 2 points
General Mountain
1st - Kleber Ramos (Funvic Brasilinvest) – 12 points
2nd - Alan Maniezzo (São Francisco Saúde/Açúcar Caravelas/Gold Meat) – 8 points
3rd - Helder Oliveira (OFM/Quinta da Lixa) – 2 points
General Individual
1st - Oscar Sevilla (EPM – UNE) – 4h05'11"
2nd - Gustavo Veloso (OFM/Quinta da Lixa) – +4"
3rd - Kleber Ramos (Funvic Brasilinvest) – +1'25"
4th - Robigzon Oyola (EPM UNE) – +1'26"
5th - Fabielle Mota (ADF / Associação Desportiva Facex) – +1'27"
General Teams
1st – EPM UNE (COL) – 12h18'41"
2nd – OFM/Quinta da Lixa (POR) – same time
3rd – Clube Dataro de Ciclismo (BRA) – +1'19"
4th – Funvic Brasilinvest (BRA) – +2'30"
5th – Ironage Colner (BRA) – +5'12"
General Points
1st - Oscar Sevilla (EPM UNE) – 10 points
2nd - Robigzon Oyola (EPM UNE) – 7 points
3rd - Gustavo Veloso (OFM/Quinta da Lixa) – 7 points
4th - Kleber Ramos (Funvic Brasilinvest) – 5 points
5th - Fabielle Mota (ADF / Associação Desportiva Facex) – 3 points
General Youth (Under 23)
1st - Metkel Eyob (World Cycle Center – Africa)
By: Editor
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