Colombia has been producing world-class riders for decades. What was long missing: a Colombian brand to kit them out. That changes now. Suarez, the clothing manufacturer from Medellín, becomes the official supplier of the Federación Colombiana de Ciclismo — across all disciplines.
What This Means
The partnership covers road, track, mountain bike and BMX. What Colombia's riders wear at World Championships and Olympic Games now comes from the factory in Medellín. Suarez supplies not just jerseys but the complete programme: bib shorts, time trial suits, weather protection.
For Suarez, this is more than a logo on the chest. The collaboration gives the company direct feedback from national coaches and top riders — under race conditions, not in the lab. What works in the peloton feeds into the production line.
Why It Fits
Carlos Suárez founded his company in 1984 in a small workshop, after competing as a BMX and track rider himself. The factory sits at 1,500 metres elevation, surrounded by the climbs where Colombian pros train. The conditions — heat, humidity, steep elevation gain — are the toughest real-world test cycling clothing can face.
With over 200 employees and more than 750,000 pieces produced per year, Suarez has the capacity to supply a national team. Everything is manufactured in-house — from cutting to quality control.
Assessment
The yellow-blue-red jersey of the Colombian national team is one of the most iconic in cycling. That it now comes from a Colombian brand is more than symbolism — it proves that Medellín produces not just riders but world-class equipment too.