Vuelta Mexico Telmex
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Vuelta Ciclista Mexico Telmex is an annual road cycling race in Mexico
that takes place over the course of eight days, involving eight stages. The Mexico national tour has a rich history dating back to the 1940s , and this latest incarnation was revived in late 2008 and early 2009 as the condensed evolution of the Vueltas de las Americas, 21 day stage race, defunct from 2003. This national tour is currently ranked 2.2, according to UCI race classifications
, and is a part of the UCI America Tour. Title sponsorship is provided via CONADE (Comisión Nacional de Cultura Física y Deporte), as well as the Telmex Foundation , a philanthropic entity created by Telmex
C.E.O., Carlos Slim. Additional sponsorship has been provided previously by BMW
, Mercury
, Coca Cola, NovoSportware, and Metalurgica Creativa.
While 2008 primarily featured non-UCI regional Mexican teams, with nine such squads, 2009 saw that number shrink to eight, of which Arenas and Canel's had been UCI the year prior and may not have renewed due to the poor global economy. More importantly 2009 featured, for the first time, two UCI Professional Continental Teams with Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni, and Amica Chips. Also present in each of the first two editions are various North American national squads: 2008 saw the participation of the Guatemalan and Cuban national teams, and in 2009 the Cuban National Team returned along with first time appearances by national squads, USA and Mexico.
, and ends well before March's Redlands Classic and April's Tour de Georgia
.
The Vuelta Mexico Telmex aims to become the most significant stage race in Latin America, as a standard for Latin American teams, North American teams, and UCI Pro Continental teams seeking results and Grand Tour invite.
With prizes of 2,000,000 Peso, worth roughly 188,000 (USD),, the inaugural edition, held September 13–20th , centered primarily in the region north of Mexico City, commencing in Aguascalientes
and concluded in the outskirts of Distrito Federal. Stage four was neutralized due to bad weather reducing the length of the Vuelta to 1,059 kilometers down from the scheduled 1,139 . The final General Classification was won by New Zealand racer, Glen Alan Chadwick riding for team sponsor Team Type 1
, which supports persons inflicted with Type 1 Diabetes. Chadwick would return in 2009 to defend his title, albeit with rival sponsor Team Rock Racing
.
The 2009 Vuelta saw diverse North American presence, with first time participants including Rudy Pevenage
directed, Rock Racing
; Steve Bauer
directed, Planet Energy; U.S. based OUCH Pro Cycling Team
featuring Floyd Landis
, all alongside the 2008 winning team Team Type 1
. In addition, Trek-Livestrong U-23 Developmental Team, featuring Taylor Phinney
started the race. The team is directed by Axel Merckx
and partially owned by seven time consecutive Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong
, who was on hand to fire the start signal for the 2009 race.
During his trip to Vuelta Mexico, Armstrong stated that "a country the size of Mexico, with such diverse landscape needs to have a tour ." With the primary devotion of fighting childhood cancer on behalf of his Lance Armstrong Foundation
, Armstrong participated in various events with sponsors and the public, including a health care forum with Mexican President Felipe Calderon.
With prizes of 2.5 million Peso, worth roughly 163,000 (USD), the 2009 edition held March 1–8th centered primarily among regional states located in the south-central part of Mexico. The race began in Oaxaca
and passed through Puebla
, Tlaxcala
, Morelos
, Edomex, Guanajuato
, and Hildago before culminating in the center of Mexico City. The final stage ended with a finish similar to that of the Tour de France
as the 100+ kilometer circuit race completes twelves laps of La Angel de la Independencia along a large portion of the 12 km Paseo de la Reforma
(Reform Promenade). The extra wide boulevard, with its historically elegant design, sharply resembles Paris
' Champs-Élysées
. It stretches from Chapultepec Park, passing alongside Latin America's tallest building, the Torre Mayor
, continuing through the Zona Rosa
and then on to El Zócalo (Plaza de la Constitución). Among the largest central squares in the world, El Zócalo is bordered by the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
, National Palace
, and is adjacent to the ancient Templo Mayor site. Ironically, Paseo de la Reforma, was modeled during the French occupation of the 1860s upon orders from Emperor Maximilian I with the dual purpose of linking Chapultepec Castle to the National Palace
, while also creating a French legacy in the city centre.
Despite the presence of pre-race favorites Gilberto Simoni
, Floyd Landis
, Tyler Hamilton
, Glen Chadwick
, and Arquimedes Lam, the Final Overall General Classification was won by Venezuelan racer Jackson Rodriguez
, of Venezuelan team sponsor Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni.
Best Young Rider Classification, awarded to the highest place rider under the age of 23, was won by American Peter Stetina
of the U.S. National Team.
The Vuelta Mexico Telmex is scheduled to appear again in 2010.
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
that takes place over the course of eight days, involving eight stages. The Mexico national tour has a rich history dating back to the 1940s , and this latest incarnation was revived in late 2008 and early 2009 as the condensed evolution of the Vueltas de las Americas, 21 day stage race, defunct from 2003. This national tour is currently ranked 2.2, according to UCI race classifications
UCI race classifications
The Union Cycliste Internationale , the world's governing body in the sport of bicycle racing, classifies races according to a rating scale....
, and is a part of the UCI America Tour. Title sponsorship is provided via CONADE (Comisión Nacional de Cultura Física y Deporte), as well as the Telmex Foundation , a philanthropic entity created by Telmex
Telmex
Telmex is a telecommunications company headquartered in Mexico City that provides telecommunication products and services in Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Brazil and other countries in Latin America. In addition to traditional fixed-line telephone service, Telmex also offers Internet access, data,...
C.E.O., Carlos Slim. Additional sponsorship has been provided previously by BMW
BMW
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company founded in 1916. It also owns and produces the Mini marque, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. BMW produces motorcycles under BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna brands...
, Mercury
Mercury (automobile)
Mercury was an automobile marque of the Ford Motor Company launched in 1938 by Edsel Ford, son of Henry Ford, to market entry-level luxury cars slotted between Ford-branded regular models and Lincoln-branded luxury vehicles, similar to General Motors' Buick brand, and Chrysler's namesake brand...
, Coca Cola, NovoSportware, and Metalurgica Creativa.
While 2008 primarily featured non-UCI regional Mexican teams, with nine such squads, 2009 saw that number shrink to eight, of which Arenas and Canel's had been UCI the year prior and may not have renewed due to the poor global economy. More importantly 2009 featured, for the first time, two UCI Professional Continental Teams with Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni, and Amica Chips. Also present in each of the first two editions are various North American national squads: 2008 saw the participation of the Guatemalan and Cuban national teams, and in 2009 the Cuban National Team returned along with first time appearances by national squads, USA and Mexico.
Jerseys
Yellow = Overall Leader
White = Best Mexican
Red = Mountain Leader
Green = Combativity Leader
Blue = u23 Leader
UCI Scheduling
In what was for all intents and purposes the "de facto" inaugural event, the revamped 2009 Vuelta Mexico Telmex was given a new date on the UCI America Tour calendar. This made it possible for American teams to join the race; the race is scheduled one week after the conclusion of February's Amgen Tour of CaliforniaAmgen Tour of California
The Tour of California is an annual professional cycling stage race on the UCI America Tour and USA Cycling Professional Tour. It began on February 19, 2006. The eight-day race covers 650–700 miles through California...
, and ends well before March's Redlands Classic and April's Tour de Georgia
Tour de Georgia
The Tour de Georgia is a U.S. professional cycling stage race across the state of Georgia. The race began in 2003 and has been contested six times. It is one of the three events in North America ranked as Hors Classe stage race events by the UCI, which is cycling's international governing body,...
.
The Vuelta Mexico Telmex aims to become the most significant stage race in Latin America, as a standard for Latin American teams, North American teams, and UCI Pro Continental teams seeking results and Grand Tour invite.
2008 Event
With prizes of 2,000,000 Peso, worth roughly 188,000 (USD),, the inaugural edition, held September 13–20th , centered primarily in the region north of Mexico City, commencing in Aguascalientes
Aguascalientes
Aguascalientes is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 11 municipalities and its capital city is Aguascalientes....
and concluded in the outskirts of Distrito Federal. Stage four was neutralized due to bad weather reducing the length of the Vuelta to 1,059 kilometers down from the scheduled 1,139 . The final General Classification was won by New Zealand racer, Glen Alan Chadwick riding for team sponsor Team Type 1
Team Type 1
Team Type 1 is a professional cycling team based in the United States of America. It was founded in 2004 and is sponsored by Colnago. The team promotes type 1 diabetes awareness in cycling: a number of the team's riders have type 1 diabetes, including Javier Mejías, Fabio Calabria and Martijn...
, which supports persons inflicted with Type 1 Diabetes. Chadwick would return in 2009 to defend his title, albeit with rival sponsor Team Rock Racing
Rock Racing
Rock Racing is a cycling team founded in 2007 by Michael Ball. The team is affiliated with Ball's Rock & Republic clothing. Rock Racing received media attention for hiring outcasts in the sport, including those tainted by performance enhancing drug scandals...
.
2009 Event
The 2009 Vuelta saw diverse North American presence, with first time participants including Rudy Pevenage
Rudy Pevenage
Rudy Pévenage is a former Belgian cyclist, and later in his career team coach of cycling teams such as Histor, La William, Team Bianchi and T-Mobile Team....
directed, Rock Racing
Rock Racing
Rock Racing is a cycling team founded in 2007 by Michael Ball. The team is affiliated with Ball's Rock & Republic clothing. Rock Racing received media attention for hiring outcasts in the sport, including those tainted by performance enhancing drug scandals...
; Steve Bauer
Steve Bauer
Steven Todd Bauer, MSM is a former professional road bicycle racer from Canada. He is an Olympic medallist and winner of several professional races.-Cycling career:...
directed, Planet Energy; U.S. based OUCH Pro Cycling Team
OUCH Pro Cycling Team
UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team is a professional road bicycle racing team, run by Momentum Sports Group and based in the United States. The team is sponsored principally by UnitedHealth Group, and Maxxis...
featuring Floyd Landis
Floyd Landis
Floyd Landis is an American retired cyclist who after initially being awarded victory in the 2006 Tour de France was stripped of his title for a doping offense. He was an all-around rider, with special skills in climbing and time-trialing, and is also known to be a very fast descender.Landis...
, all alongside the 2008 winning team Team Type 1
Team Type 1
Team Type 1 is a professional cycling team based in the United States of America. It was founded in 2004 and is sponsored by Colnago. The team promotes type 1 diabetes awareness in cycling: a number of the team's riders have type 1 diabetes, including Javier Mejías, Fabio Calabria and Martijn...
. In addition, Trek-Livestrong U-23 Developmental Team, featuring Taylor Phinney
Taylor Phinney
Taylor Phinney is a world champion American racing cyclist, specialising on the track in individual pursuit. He is the son of former professional racing cyclist Davis Phinney and former Olympic gold medal racing cyclist and speed skater Connie Carpenter-Phinney...
started the race. The team is directed by Axel Merckx
Axel Merckx
Axel Merckx , is a Belgian former professional road bicycle racer who retired from the sport in August 2007. Since he began his professional career in 1993, he has won an Olympic Bronze medal and competed in 8 Tours de France, finishing in 6 as the highest-placed Belgian rider...
and partially owned by seven time consecutive Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong
Lance Armstrong
Lance Edward Armstrong is an American former professional road racing cyclist who won the Tour de France a record seven consecutive times, after having survived testicular cancer. He is also the founder and chairman of the Lance Armstrong Foundation for cancer research and support...
, who was on hand to fire the start signal for the 2009 race.
Lance Armstrong Foundation
The Lance Armstrong Foundation is a United States 501 nonprofit organization that provides support for people affected by cancer, founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong. The LAF states that its mission is 'to inspire and empower' cancer sufferers and their families...
, Armstrong participated in various events with sponsors and the public, including a health care forum with Mexican President Felipe Calderon.
With prizes of 2.5 million Peso, worth roughly 163,000 (USD), the 2009 edition held March 1–8th centered primarily among regional states located in the south-central part of Mexico. The race began in Oaxaca
Oaxaca
Oaxaca , , officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Oaxaca is one of the 31 states which, along with the Federal District, comprise the 32 federative entities of Mexico. It is divided into 571 municipalities; of which 418 are governed by the system of customs and traditions...
and passed through Puebla
Puebla
Puebla officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Puebla is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 217 municipalities and its capital city is Puebla....
, Tlaxcala
Tlaxcala
Tlaxcala officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Tlaxcala is one of the 31 states which along with the Federal District comprise the 32 federative entities of Mexico. It is divided into 60 municipalities and its capital city is Tlaxcala....
, Morelos
Morelos
Morelos officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Morelos is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 33 municipalities and its capital city is Cuernavaca....
, Edomex, Guanajuato
Guanajuato
Guanajuato officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Guanajuato is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 46 municipalities and its capital city is Guanajuato....
, and Hildago before culminating in the center of Mexico City. The final stage ended with a finish similar to that of the Tour de France
Tour de France
The Tour de France is an annual bicycle race held in France and nearby countries. First staged in 1903, the race covers more than and lasts three weeks. As the best known and most prestigious of cycling's three "Grand Tours", the Tour de France attracts riders and teams from around the world. The...
as the 100+ kilometer circuit race completes twelves laps of La Angel de la Independencia along a large portion of the 12 km Paseo de la Reforma
Paseo de la Reforma
Paseo de la Reforma is a wide avenue that runs in a straight line, cutting diagonally across Mexico City. It was designed by Ferdinand von Rosenzweig in the 1860s and modeled after the great boulevards of Europe, such as Vienna's Ringstrasse or the Champs-Élysées in Paris...
(Reform Promenade). The extra wide boulevard, with its historically elegant design, sharply resembles Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
' Champs-Élysées
Champs-Élysées
The Avenue des Champs-Élysées is a prestigious avenue in Paris, France. With its cinemas, cafés, luxury specialty shops and clipped horse-chestnut trees, the Avenue des Champs-Élysées is one of the most famous streets and one of the most expensive strip of real estate in the world. The name is...
. It stretches from Chapultepec Park, passing alongside Latin America's tallest building, the Torre Mayor
Torre Mayor
The Torre Mayor is a skyscraper in Mexico City, United Mexican States. With a height of 225 metres to the top floor and 55 storeys, it's the second tallest building in Latin America, surpassed by Ocean Two in Panama City with 236 metres...
, continuing through the Zona Rosa
Zona Rosa
Zona Rosa is a neighborhood in Mexico City which is known for its shopping, nightlife, gay community, and its recently established Korean community...
and then on to El Zócalo (Plaza de la Constitución). Among the largest central squares in the world, El Zócalo is bordered by the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary of Mexico City is the largest and oldest cathedral in the Americas and seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mexico. It is situated atop the former Aztec sacred precinct near the Templo Mayor on the northern side of the Plaza de la...
, National Palace
National Palace (Mexico)
The National Palace, or Palacio Nacional in Spanish), was the seat of the federal executive in Mexico. It is located on Mexico City's main square, the Plaza de la Constitución...
, and is adjacent to the ancient Templo Mayor site. Ironically, Paseo de la Reforma, was modeled during the French occupation of the 1860s upon orders from Emperor Maximilian I with the dual purpose of linking Chapultepec Castle to the National Palace
National Palace
Buildings called National Palace include:*Queluz National Palace, in Lisbon, Portugal*National Palace , in Santo Domingo*National Palace , in San Salvador*National Palace , in Addis Ababa...
, while also creating a French legacy in the city centre.
Despite the presence of pre-race favorites Gilberto Simoni
Gilberto Simoni
Gilberto Simoni is an Italian ex-professional road bicycle racer, most recently for . Simoni is twice winner of the Giro d'Italia cycling race...
, Floyd Landis
Floyd Landis
Floyd Landis is an American retired cyclist who after initially being awarded victory in the 2006 Tour de France was stripped of his title for a doping offense. He was an all-around rider, with special skills in climbing and time-trialing, and is also known to be a very fast descender.Landis...
, Tyler Hamilton
Tyler Hamilton
Tyler Hamilton is a former American professional road bicycle racer and former Olympic gold medalist. Hamilton became a professional cyclist in 1995, and during the 1999, 2000 and 2001 Tour de France was a teammate of Lance Armstrong who won those races.Hamilton appeared at the 2000 Summer...
, Glen Chadwick
Glen Chadwick
Glen Alan Chadwick is a cyclist with both New Zealand and Australian passports. Glen Chadwick began his career in 2001 at the Belgian cycling team Landbouwkrediet-Colnago. In his first year he came second in the general classification of the Tour de Liège. After two years he moved to Taiwan to...
, and Arquimedes Lam, the Final Overall General Classification was won by Venezuelan racer Jackson Rodriguez
Jackson Rodriguez
Jackson Jesús Rodríguez Ortíz is a Venezuelan professional road bicycle racer for UCI Professional Continental team .- Palmarès :2005...
, of Venezuelan team sponsor Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni.
Best Young Rider Classification, awarded to the highest place rider under the age of 23, was won by American Peter Stetina
Peter Stetina
Peter Stetina in Boulder, Colorado is an American racing cyclist, who rides for UCI ProTeam .-Palmarès:2009* Best Young Rider Vuelta Mexico Telmex2011* 22nd, Overall, Giro d'Italia-References:...
of the U.S. National Team.
2010 Event
The Vuelta Mexico Telmex is scheduled to appear again in 2010.
Results: General Classification (Lider General)
| Edition | Rider | Team Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 |  Glen ChadwickGlen Chadwick Glen Alan Chadwick is a cyclist with both New Zealand and Australian passports. Glen Chadwick began his career in 2001 at the Belgian cycling team Landbouwkrediet-Colnago. In his first year he came second in the general classification of the Tour de Liège. After two years he moved to Taiwan to... |
Team Type 1 Team Type 1 Team Type 1 is a professional cycling team based in the United States of America. It was founded in 2004 and is sponsored by Colnago. The team promotes type 1 diabetes awareness in cycling: a number of the team's riders have type 1 diabetes, including Javier Mejías, Fabio Calabria and Martijn... |
| 2009 2009 Vuelta Mexico Telmex The Vuelta Mexico Telmex 2009 was won by Jackson Rodriguez of Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni.-Jersey Holders:... |
 Jackson RodriguezJackson Rodriguez Jackson Jesús Rodríguez Ortíz is a Venezuelan professional road bicycle racer for UCI Professional Continental team .- Palmarès :2005... |
Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni |
| 2010 2010 Vuelta Mexico Telmex The 2010 edition of the Vuelta Mexico Telmex was won by Oscar Sevilla of Rock Racing Team.-Jersey Holders:-Teams:-Results by stage:- General Classification :... |
 Oscar SevillaOscar Sevilla Óscar Miguel Sevilla Ribera , nicknamed El Niño, is a Spanish professional road bicycle racer. He is a climber with a pedigree in stage races, having finished in the top ten of the Tour de France and Vuelta a España several times... |
Rock Racing Rock Racing Rock Racing is a cycling team founded in 2007 by Michael Ball. The team is affiliated with Ball's Rock & Republic clothing. Rock Racing received media attention for hiring outcasts in the sport, including those tainted by performance enhancing drug scandals... |
External links
- 2008 Official Website Spanish
- 2009 Official Website Spanish