Clásico RCN

The Clásico RCN (Spanish for RCN Classic) is an annual cycling road race that takes place over many stages through different regions of Colombia during October. It is organized by the Colombian Cycling Federation.[1]

Clásico RCN
Race details
DateOctober
RegionColombia
English nameRCN Classic
Local name(s)Clásico RCN (in Spanish)
DisciplineRoad race
CompetitionUCI
TypeStage race
History
First edition1961 (1961)
Editions57 (as of 2017)
First winner Rubén Darío Gómez (COL)
Most wins Rafael Antonio Niño (COL) (5 wins)
Most recent Juan Pablo Suárez (COL)

The event is sponsored by Radio Cadena Nacional, which is one of the oldest and largest radio networks in Colombia, and by a network of Colombian business in Medellín "Empresas Públicas de Medellín".[2] The Clásico RCN and the Vuelta a Colombia are the most important stage races in Colombia.[3][4][5]

History

The first event was held in 1961 and was won by Ruben Dario Gomez. Many well-known Colombian cyclists have won the event, including Martín Emilio Rodríguez, Fabio Parra, Luis Herrera and Rafael Antonio Niño.

During the 1980s, the Clásico RCN held several "open" events in which professional cycling teams from Europe came and competed in the race.[6] It has been written that the reason for this was for Elite professionals in Europe to get altitude training in the early season in Colombia.[7] Some of the teams competing in the Clásico RCN during the eighties included Peugeot-Shell-Michelin, Renault-Elf-Gitane, SEM-France Loire, La Vie Claire, Zor and Reynolds[6] which resulted in stage wins by Pascal Simon, Laurent Fignon, Bernard Hinault, Charly Mottet and Martial Gayant.[8] In the 1992 edition of the Clásico RCN, the Carrera Jeans–Vagabond and Festina cycling teams competed where Sean Kelly, Claudio Chiappucci, Thomas Wegmüller won stages of the event.[9]

In the history of the event, there has been two times when the overall winner was later disqualified for doping. This happened in 1971 when Álvaro Pachón Morales was disqualified, and the win was given to Rafael Antonio Niño, and also in 1991 when Pablo Emilio Wilches Tumbia was disqualified with the win going to Fabio Hernán Rodríguez Hernández.[10] There was a tragic accident in the 1985 edition of the race when Jorge Iván Ramírez fell during a stage and died later.[11]

Although the Clásico RCN now occurs in October, past events have taken place in March, April, May and August. It began as a two-day event, but its duration and distance were increased and, in 2000, it consisted of ten stages.

Past winners
Year Country Rider Team
1961  Colombia Rubén Darío Gómez Camisas Jarcano
1962  Colombia Rubén Darío Gómez Camisas Jarcano
1963  Colombia Martín Emilio Rodríguez Antioquia Blue Bell- Wrangler
1964  Colombia Gabriel Buitrago Antioquia-Cuadernos Bolivariana
1965  Colombia Jésus Suarez Cueva Antioquia Suramericana
1966  Colombia Jésus Suarez Cueva Antioquia Suramericana
1967  Colombia Martín Emilio Rodríguez Antioqua Wrangler-Caribú
1968  Colombia Jairo Grijalba Valle-Canada Dry
1969  Colombia Alvaro Pachòn Morales Cundinamarca Relojes Pierce
1970  Colombia Oscar González Pilsen
1971  Colombia Rafael Antonio Niño Singer
1972  Colombia Albeiro Mejía Caribú
1973  Colombia Juan de Dios Morales Singer
1974  Colombia Norberto Cáceres Ferreteria Reina
1975  Colombia Rafael Antonio Niño Banco Cafetero
1976  Colombia José Jiménez Bautista Banco Cafetero
1977  Colombia Rafael Antonio Niño Banco Cafetero
1978  Colombia Rafael Antonio Niño Benotto
1979  Colombia Rafael Antonio Niño Lotería de Boyaca
1980  Colombia Fabio Navarro Perfumeria Janeth
1981  Colombia Manuel Gutierrez Bicicletas Ositto
1982  Colombia Luis Herrera Freskola
1983  Colombia Luis Herrera Isla de Aquitania
1984  Colombia Luis Herrera Pilas-Varta
1985  Colombia Francisco Rodriguez Zor
1986  Colombia Luis Herrera Café de Colombia
1987  Colombia Fabio Parra Café de Colombia
1988  Colombia Álvaro Mejía Castalia
1989  Colombia Álvaro Mejía Manzana Postobon
1990  Colombia Gustavo Wilches Manzana Postobon
1991  Colombia Fabio Rodriguez Pony Malta-Avianca
1992  Colombia Alberto Camargo Manzana Postobon
1993  Colombia Luis Alberto González Glacial
1994  Colombia Julio César Aguirre Manzana Postobon
1995  Colombia Raúl Montaña ZG Mobili Glacial
1996  Colombia Israel Ochoa Glacial
1997  Colombia Raúl Montaña Caprecone
1998  Colombia Raúl Montaña Aguardiente Nectar
1999  Colombia Jairo Hernández Orbitel
2000  Colombia Juan Diego Ramírez Orbitel
2001  Colombia Juan Diego Ramírez Orbitel
2002  Colombia José Castelblanco Columbia Selle Italia Alc.Cabimas
2003  Colombia José Castelblanco Columbia Selle Italia Alc.Cabimas
2004  Colombia Hernán Buenahora Orbitel
2005  Colombia Libardo Niño Loteria de Boyaca Coordinadora
2006  Colombia Javier Alberto González EPM Orbitel
2007  Colombia Libardo Niño UNE Orbitel
2008  Spain Óscar Sevilla Rock Racing
2009  Colombia Mauricio Ortega UNE-EPM
2010  Colombia Félix Cárdenas GW Shimano-Chec Edec
2011  Colombia Rafael Infantino EPM-UNE
2012  Spain Óscar Sevilla Formesan-Pinturas Bler-IDRD-Bogotá Humana
2013  Colombia Camilo Gomez Coldeportes Claro
2014  Bolivia Óscar Soliz Movistar Team América
2015  Colombia Omar Mendoza Movistar Team América
2016  Spain Óscar Sevilla EPM
2017  Colombia Juan Pablo Suárez EPM
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References
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  7. Rendell, Matt (2002). Kings of the Mountains. Aurum Press. ISBN 1-85410-837-9.
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