Vuelta a Colombia Femenina Oro y Paz Vuelta a Colombia Femenina Oro y Paz The Vuelta a Colombia Femenina Oro y Paz is an annual women's cycling road race, run over many stages in Colombia during October or November. The race consists of five stages. The first event in 2016 was classed as an amateur category event, whereas the 2017 event was given a UCI 2.2 category. The idea for a Vuelta a Colombia Femenina had been considered for many years by the Colombian Cycling Federation, who organised the men's Vuelta a Colombia event. The Vuelta a Colombia Femenina is supported by Coldeportes, a Colombian Government Organisation
2015 Vuelta a Andalucía Vuelta a Andalucía is a traditional early season race. Many riders in the modern peloton, however, choose to start their seasons in the Middle East rather than in Europe (the 2015 Tour of Oman ran at the same time). In 2015, these included Alejandro Valverde (), who had won the Vuelta a Andalucía in 2012, 2013 and 2014, so he was not present to defend his title. The Vuelta a Andalucía is particularly notable for its difficult, mountainous terrain. The 2015 edition, however, also featured an Individual time trial on the first day. The mountains were particularly difficult, with a