Quintana enjoys rare chance to race in South America

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Colombian kicks off Tour de France build-up in San Luis

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Nairo Quintana (Movistar)(Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Four months on from the fractured shoulder blade that ended his 2014 season prematurely and less than six months before he lines up at the Tour de France as perhaps the number one favourite for overall victory, the Tour de San Luis stands as a significant milestone on Nairo Quintana's itinerary.

Barry Ryan
Barry Ryan
Head of Features

Barry Ryan was Head of Features at Cyclingnews. He has covered professional cycling since 2010, reporting from the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and events from Argentina to Japan. His writing has appeared in The Independent, Procycling and Cycling Plus. He is the author of The Ascent: Sean Kelly, Stephen Roche and the Rise of Irish Cycling’s Golden Generation, published by Gill Books.