The Panamanian National Cycling Team is ready for its debut in the 2026 Pan American Road Championships. This Tuesday, March 17, the national flag will fly on the roads of Montería, Colombia, when three of its best cyclists will face the demanding Individual Time Trial (ITT), marking the beginning of the Isthmian participation in the continental event.
The Panamanian delegation will open fire in the Junior category, where young prospects Anthony Cortés and José Castro will compete against the best talents of America. Both athletes will run a distance of 22.6 kilometers, a route designed for specialists where power and technical endurance will be key to seek the top positions in the ranking.
For her part, the experienced and current Central American champion, Wendy Ducreux, will wear the national uniform in the Elite Women’s category. Ducreux will face a time trial of 31.4 kilometers, a course that requires perfect energy management and a constant top speed. The cyclist arrives at this event after a solid international preparation, consolidating herself as one of the strongest figures of women’s cycling in the region.
«Our athletes have worked hard for this moment. Seeing youngsters like Anthony and José together with established figures like Wendy fills us with pride
and optimism. Tomorrow they will go out to give their all for Panama in the fight against the clock,» said the technical staff of the Panamanian Cycling Federation.
The 2026 Pan American Road Championship brings together more than 20 countries and is one of the most prestigious competitions on the calendar of the Pan American Cycling Confederation (COPACI), awarding vital points for the international ranking.
