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His accident was very bad. Wasn't very public at the moment since everyone was so wrapped up in La Vuelta.
Hope that he recovers well. He seems to be a very disciplined rider so I hope that he come back at full mode some time next year.
- Apr 16, 2009
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On Colombian television yesterday in an interview he said that his wife and his Mom wanted him to retire after seeing him on the Hospital bed. He has had a number of accidents in the past and his loved ones were very concerned about it. He decided otherwise because he didn't want to make decisions while in the hospital. Additionally he said that he was still climbing with the best and felt that he could give a bit more. However if things don't go right this year he might retire at the end of 2020.
He is already a business man in Colombia so the decision might not be that hard.
He is already a business man in Colombia so the decision might not be that hard.
- Dec 31, 2017
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- Apr 16, 2009
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Uran thinking about retirement in 2 years. No contract yet. He was thinking about retiring this year but having been injured for a while showed him how much he misses cycling.
Everyone is on the dark when it comes to 2021.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxvJDEVxcKY
Everyone is on the dark when it comes to 2021.
- Jan 4, 2020
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Only the good retire young...
Seriously, his record of crashes, bad luck and weird situations is very impressive by now and enough for a fully lived career, and it does not look like he will be back to the 2017 level. So I hope he does have some fun in the remaining time, but it's not really surprising he's thinking about retirement.
Seriously, his record of crashes, bad luck and weird situations is very impressive by now and enough for a fully lived career, and it does not look like he will be back to the 2017 level. So I hope he does have some fun in the remaining time, but it's not really surprising he's thinking about retirement.
- Nov 16, 2013
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No, but he did begin his career really, really early and won ProTour stages as a 20-year-old. So he has been around a long time.
- May 29, 2019
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For those who don't understand Spanish he says he was doing a TT training at 45KPH when his assistant mentioned he had someone on his wheel. He thought it was a fully aero equipped rider, but was surprised when he saw him, so he did a quick interview.
And yesterday, Rigo got Ivan (worker's first name) a free day from his work, took him to one of his stores Gorigogo, gifted him a bike, dressed him up , and put him in a Zwift event.
On one side, Rigo's human qualities and warmth are way beyond the standards, even for Paisas as people for his region are renowned for being generous, social and extroverted.
On the other, if anyone knows how to use social media is Rigo.
And yesterday, Rigo got Ivan (worker's first name) a free day from his work, took him to one of his stores Gorigogo, gifted him a bike, dressed him up , and put him in a Zwift event.
On one side, Rigo's human qualities and warmth are way beyond the standards, even for Paisas as people for his region are renowned for being generous, social and extroverted.
On the other, if anyone knows how to use social media is Rigo.
- May 29, 2019
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There are a few more videos on Rigobertos Instagram:
View: https://www.instagram.com/p/CBRX_VsnewE/
This truly is an inspiring story. Kudos.
View: https://www.instagram.com/p/CBRX_VsnewE/
This truly is an inspiring story. Kudos.
- Nov 16, 2013
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What up, this one is looking good so far! Biggest positive surprise by far to me in this race.
- May 11, 2013
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Looks like he can finish second if he follows the right wheels.
Red Rick
Moderator
- Feb 20, 2012
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Time will tell if you're right or if Uran
- Sep 14, 2009
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Red Rick
Moderator
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Would be nice to see him outsprinting Rogla with fixad gearing!
Rigoberto Zubelran up to 3rd in GC, who would have thought before the race!
Unfortunately, I don't think the 3rd week suits him very well and a few riders seem to be on an upwards trend compared to him so it will be difficult to keep the podium until Paris. But it's still remarkable that he is where he is, honestly I had thought that after his 2019 Vuelta crash he would never get at TdF podium level again and certainly not just having ridden only 2 races since that crash!
He should be always given just one year contracts because the previous "contract year" for him was 2017 and you know what happened.
Unfortunately, I don't think the 3rd week suits him very well and a few riders seem to be on an upwards trend compared to him so it will be difficult to keep the podium until Paris. But it's still remarkable that he is where he is, honestly I had thought that after his 2019 Vuelta crash he would never get at TdF podium level again and certainly not just having ridden only 2 races since that crash!
He should be always given just one year contracts because the previous "contract year" for him was 2017 and you know what happened.
- Apr 16, 2009
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I told you guys that he would win this Tour!
You just didn't want to believe me.
Never in my life I thought he would be in this position. And he always gets his high placings by attrition. Because he just doesn't attack. Is incredible that he hides behind everyone and he is now third. I now that he has always been a big talent but still!!
I have seen too many weird things this year so anything can happen. Strange as it sounds.
You just didn't want to believe me.
Never in my life I thought he would be in this position. And he always gets his high placings by attrition. Because he just doesn't attack. Is incredible that he hides behind everyone and he is now third. I now that he has always been a big talent but still!!
I have seen too many weird things this year so anything can happen. Strange as it sounds.
- May 19, 2014
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the ultimate wheelsucker. but, ultimatey, a smart rider, following the strategy he deems to be the best to achieve his goals. kudos for coming back from that terrific injury.
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