Javier Jamaica secured his first career overall title at the Clásico RCN 2026 on Sunday, October 25, after successfully defending his yellow jersey through the final mountain time trial. The demanding ninth and closing stage of the national cycling tour took riders over a grueling individual cronoescalada ending at the renowned Alto de Las Palmas in Medellín.
Nu Colombia’s team dominance defined the final day of the “Duelo de Titanes,” as Rodrigo Contreras clocked the fastest individual time on the concluding mountain climb to take the stage victory. While Contreras captured the stage win with a time of 42 minutes and 37 seconds, his teammate Jamaica sealed the general classification crown with an overall winning time of 30 hours, 33 minutes, and 24 seconds.
Who Won the Clásico Rcn 2026 General Classification?
Javier Jamaica emerged as the undisputed champion of the 2026 edition, managing a steady lead through the high-altitude test in Medellín. The Nu Colombia rider topped the final general classification podium after nine intense days of racing across Colombia.
Behind the newly crowned champion, the general classification reflected a strong team performance from Nu Colombia, which placed multiple riders near the top. Camilo Ardila finished second overall, trailing his teammate by one minute and 24 seconds, according to race results published by Deportes RCN. Orgullo Paisa’s Kevin Castillo rounded out the overall podium in third place, finishing 4 minutes and 24 seconds behind the leader.
How Did the Stage 9 Mountain Time Trial Unfold?
The final showdown on Sunday, October 25, tested the remaining contenders on a punishing ascent to Alto de Las Palmas. Rodrigo Contreras dominated the 9th stage’s individual time trial, stopping the clock at 42:37 to claim the day’s honors.
Team Sistecrédito’s Wilson Peña pushed hard on the final climb, finishing just three seconds behind Contreras to take second place on the stage. Yeison Reyes, representing Orgullo Paisa, claimed the third step of the stage podium with a deficit of 15 seconds, while eventual overall champion Javier Jamaica finished fourth on the day, 57 seconds back.
| Position | Rider | Team | Time / Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Wilson Peña | Team Sistecrédito | +0:03 |
| 3 | Yeison Reyes | Orgullo Paisa | +0:15 |
What Were the Final General Classification Standings?
With the conclusion of the final stage in Medellín, the top ten general classification standings solidified following nine days of racing. Nu Colombia solidified its tactical superiority by locking out multiple positions in the top five.
The definitive top ten overall standings for the Clásico RCN 2026 concluded as follows:
- 1. Javier Jamaica (Nu Colombia) – 30:33:24
- 2. Camilo Ardila (Nu Colombia) – +1:24
- 3. Kevin Castillo (Orgullo Paisa) – +4:24
- 4. Rodrigo Contreras (Nu Colombia) – +4:43
- 5. Sergio Luis Henao (Nu Colombia) – +9:05
- 6. Óscar Garzón (GW Erco Sportfitness) – +10:07
- 7. Daniel Hoyos (CRIC) – +10:15
- 8. Juan López (GW Erco Sportfitness) – +11:39
- 9. Jaider Muñoz (Team Sistecrédito) – +11:53
- 10. Wilson Peña (Team Sistecrédito) – +13:31
Following the completion of the cronoescalada on October 25, the competitive calendar for the Clásico RCN concludes, with no further stages scheduled for Monday, October 26. Teams and riders now shift focus toward remaining domestic events before the close of the season.
