The Colombian fans on the roads of the Vuelta a Espana are definitely giving plenty of support to Colombia-Coldeportes’ riders, but a very special supporter, Mr. Andres Botero Phillipsbourne, Director of Coldeportes and Colombian Sports Minister, is now ready to fly to Spain and share with the Escarabajos the final days of the Spanish adventure.

Along with the Gerente of the Colombian Cycling Federation, Jorge Ovidio Gonzalez, Botero will be joining the team at the Vuelta in the evening of Thursday, September 10th, and will remain with Claudio Corti’s line-up until the final act in Madrid.

“In this delicate moment for Colombia in external politics, with the important responsibilities Minister Botero has to carry out ,” Claudio Corti stated, “we feel very proud that he chose to join us, showing once more the remarkable support of the Colombian institutions to our project. We are looking forward to welcoming him, as we are sure his presence will give our riders a further boost for the final challenges of the Vuelta.”