Harold Tejada signs new contract with Astana Qazaqstan Team

27-year-old Colombian rider Harold Tejada has signed a new two-year agreement (for 2025 and 2026) with the WorldTour team, Astana Qazaqstan Team. A few weeks ago, Tejada completed the Tour de France, where he delivered a solid performance in the final individual time trial in Nice, finishing in 8th place. Additionally, on the second stage with the finish in Bologna, the Astana Qazaqstan Team rider fought for the stage win, ultimately finishing in 5th place. This Saturday, Harold will start in the final Grand Tour of the season, La Vuelta Ciclista a España, the press service of the Kazakh team reported.

Earlier, during the 2024 season, Harold Tejada achieved his first professional victory by winning the second stage of the Tour Colombia, also finishing 6th overall. The Colombian rider has several stage Top-10 finishes in the races like Paris-Nice and the Critérium du Dauphiné.

“It was important for me to stay with Astana Qazaqstan Team; I love this team, I feel at home here, and my desire was to continue riding for this team. I am very happy that the team management continues to believe in me and my potential. The new contract gives me extra motivation for the second part of the year and for future seasons. I feel like I’m developing, gradually reaching a new level. This year I achieved my first victory in Astana Qazaqstan Team jersey, and I’m confident that more victories are on the way. I finished the Tour de France on a high note with a strong performance in the time trial in Nice. I’m very satisfied with the result. Now, I’m focused on my new goal – La Vuelta a España”, – said Harold Tejada.