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2016 Pan American Road Cycling Championships
The 2016 Pan American Road Cycling Championships took place at San Cristóbal, Táchira, Venezuela, May 19–22, 2016. Medal summary Men Women Under 23 Men Results Men elite road race Men elite individual time trial Women's road race Women's time trial Under 23 Men road race Under 23 Men time trial Controversies Both Cycling Canada Cyclisme, Cycling Canada and USA Cycling decided not to attend to the Pan American Championships despite the impact on the 2016 UCI Road World Championships, 2016 World Championships and the 2016 Summer Olympics, Cycling at the 2016 Summer Olympics due to the ongoing 2014–16 Venezuelan protests, Venezuelan unrest, citing "security concerns". The location of the championships requires flying to Cúcuta, Colombia then taking ground transportation to Táchira, having the border an ongoing increased violence advice from the Canadian and American governments. Earlier in the year, during the 2016 Vuelta al Táchira, riders and technical p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Cristóbal, Táchira
San Cristóbal () is the capital city of the Venezuelan state of Táchira. It is located in a mountainous region of Western Venezuela. The city is situated above sea level in the northern Andes overlooking the Torbes River, from the Colombian border. San Cristóbal was founded on March 31, 1561, by Juan de Maldonado. From its inception, the city evolved rapidly as one of the most progressive and important centers of commerce in the country, due primarily to its rich soil and its proximity to the border with Colombia. The city was severely damaged by the Earthquake of Cúcuta (also known as Earthquake of the Andes) in 1875. The city is located on the Pan-American Highway. Education San Cristobal has a large student population. There are many post-secondary schools, both public and private, in San Cristobal. The main higher education facilities are: * Universidad Nacional Experimental del Táchira (UNET) * Universidad de los Andes (ULA) * Universidad Católica del Táchi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
