A huge passion, a brilliant talent revealed to the whole World in a day of September 2008 in Varese, Italy, the same Country where he is living the new, important step of his career. On September 26th, 2008, Fabio Duarte wore the Under 23 World Champion jersey, and saw his life change forever. “Cycling has been my great passion since when I was a little kid: at 8, on Sunday, I couldn’t wait to reach the Mondoñedo climb to drop all those who were riding with me. But obviously, a World Championship changes your dimension, completely, and a lot of new opportunities come up. Along with new challenges.”

After joining Claudio Corti’s team in 2012 in a leader’s role, Fabio had to deal with tough luck several times during the year: “In my career, I had never experienced so many crashes and accidents in key moments, or seen so many big chances blow up at the very last. On the other hand, a year like this taught me the importance of being part of a team like ours.”

“Our technical staff, led by Claudio Corti, and my teammates never gave up supporting and encouraging me, even for a second. That’s why I am so proud of my win at Coppa Sabatini, at the very end of the season: I think I have proven my determination, and rewarded all of the people who put their confidence in me. I will never forget it.”

The new year has started in a positive way: “The early tests reported the best outcomes ever in my career, and I owe it to the training schedule set up by our Sports Director and Team Doctor. That’s the perfect base to restart, and get back stronger: in 2013 I want to crash the bad luck and prove right the people who trusted me… I feel great in Italy, and in a team that really looks like an extended family: everything is in place for a great season!”

All about Fabio

I live in Bogotà (Colombia)
My team in 2012: Colombia Coldeportes
I live at: 2600 mt.
I train at: 2600 mt.
My favorite terrain: mountain
My winter activities: swimming, gym, footing, stretching
I speak: spanish

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• Fabio Duarte shows swing in ITT23-05-2013
• Duarte, Atapuma, Chalapud: Colombia can’t stop attacking!21-05-2013
• Top-5 finish for Duarte on legendary Galibier climb19-05-2013
• Fabio Duarte back to strenght in Jafferau snowstorm18-05-2013
• Escarabajos show pride in Ischia: Team Time Trial test passed05-05-2013
• Here is the Giro line-up! Corti: “Looking to put on a great show”29-04-2013
• Larciano, Quintero takes 7th for sparkling Team Colombia27-04-2013
• Duarte shows progression at Giro del Trentino18-04-2013
• Team Colombia faces top-class challenge at Giro del Trentino14-04-2013
• Altitude training in Colombia for Atapuma, Duarte and Pantano26-03-2013
• Colombia looks solid in tricky TTT effort20-03-2013
• Colombia at Coppi e Bartali to start intense Giro build-up18-03-2013
• Escarabajos special guests of Cycling Open Day in Piedmont17-03-2013
• Colombia back in action at GP Nobili12-03-2013
• A Colombian party on Sunday at Roma Maxima27-02-2013
• Colombia in Camaiore to defend Chaves’ crown26-02-2013
• Busy weekend for the Escarabajos in France, Switzerland21-02-2013
• Plenty of options for Trofeo Laigueglia13-02-2013
• Weather and crashes for Team Colombia in season debut06-02-2013
• The Escarabajos get season started at Tour Mediterraneen02-02-2013
• The Escarabajos in unison: “To the Giro to make our fans dream”08-01-2013
• Fabio Duarte triumphs in exciting Sabatini display04-10-2012
• Colombia Coldeportes looks to finish in style02-10-2012
• Corti and the 2013 Giro: “It could suit the Escarabajos”01-10-2012
• Duarte and Chaves battle in soaking wet Lombardia29-09-2012
• Carlos Quintero on the break at Giro del Piemonte27-09-2012
• A strong line-up to tackle Il Lombardia26-09-2012
• Grit and determination to wrap season in style25-09-2012
• Worlds, unlucky crash denies Duarte’s chances23-09-2012
• Chaves and Duarte, go for Rainbow!21-09-2012
• Duarte tuning for the Worlds in Prato16-09-2012
• Chaves sprints to 5th at Memorial Pantani15-09-2012
• The Escarabajos ready and focused on intense weekend13-09-2012
• Aggressive display by Duarte in Fourmies09-09-2012
• Weekend doubleheader for the Escarabajos06-09-2012
• Duarte and Chaves selected for the Worlds in Limburg
• Wet opening at the Giro di Padania03-09-2012
• A strong climbing team to face the Giro di Padania31-08-2012
• GP Carnago and Giro del Veneto to keep on progressing21-08-2012
• To the Trittico Lombardo to keep momentum going14-08-2012
• Enthusiasm leads Colombia Coldeportes in Camaiore08-08-2012
• No glory for Duarte in the Olympic TT01-08-2012
• Duarte unlucky in silver day for Colombia in London28-07-2012
• Fabio Duarte: “In London to make battle”22-07-2012
• Duarte to represent Colombia at London Olympics28-06-2012
• Colombia, Duarte strong in TT, Atapuma in final top 1024-06-2012
• Colombia, stand out performances for Atapuma, Duarte
• Colombia, Felipe Laverde third in Poyapan18-06-2012
• Good show by Duarte & Co. on the Alto de la Linea16-06-2012
• Chaves sprints to third ahead of queen stage15-06-2012
• Jeffry Romero 5th in crash-marred day in Colombia14-06-2012
• Top-10 finish for Duarte, race lead surrendered13-06-2012
• Fabio Duarte first leader of the Vuelta a Colombia!12-06-2012
• A well-balanced line-up to tackle the Vuelta a Colombia30-05-2012
• Fabio Duarte unharmed in training crash24-05-2012
• Fabio Duarte ends safely, takes 5th overall in California20-05-2012
• So close! Atapuma and Duarte 2nd and 3rd on Baldy!
• Quiet day in the setup to Mt. Baldy19-05-2012
• Duarte goes for GC after strong time trial18-05-2012
• The team honors Lucho with amazing ride in California16-05-2012
• Attacking display in California15-05-2012
• Atapuma and Duarte look strong in tough California opener14-05-2012
• Colombia Coldeportes on the road to the USA09-05-2012
• Atapuma solid in Tuscany29-04-2012
• Turkey, Duarte and Colombia show determination27-04-2012
• Quiet day in Turkey26-04-2012
• Rebound effort in Turkey stage 425-04-2012
• Unlucky day in Turkey24-04-2012
• The team in control ahead of decisive test23-04-2012
• The team warming up for Tour of Turkey21-04-2012
• Not to be at Fleche Wallonne18-04-2012
• To Fleche Wallonne to keep on progressing17-04-2012
• Fabio Duarte solid eleventh at Appennino15-04-2012
• The Team to tackle Appennino, Trentino and Fleche Wallonne13-04-2012
• Superb effort for Fabio Duarte at Fleche Brabançonne11-04-2012
• Back in action at the Fleche Brabançonne07-04-2012
• Duarte and Atapuma to the fore on the Col de l’Ospedale25-03-2012
• Romero and Duarte look good at Criterium International24-03-2012
• Coppi e Bartali and Criterium International line-ups unveiled18-03-2012
• Colombia Coldeportes’ line-up for Milano-Sanremo14-03-2012
• Fight hard with no fear11-03-2012
• A good test for Colombia in Sagan’s show10-03-2012
• Tirreno, Duarte in full swing at the foot of climbs09-03-2012
• Tirreno-Adriatico, Duarte unscathed in crash08-03-2012
• Tough debut for the Colombian train07-03-2012
• Corti: ‘We’ll be showing off at Tirreno-Adriatico’05-03-2012
• Unlucky day for the Team in Lugano26-02-2012
• Duarte willing to step forward in Lugano23-02-2012
• Colombia Coldeportes to tackle Laigueglia’s climbs16-02-2012
• Duarte to lead the team in Reggio Calabria09-02-2012