Juan Rodriguez is from Colombia, where cycling is considered a cultural tradition. It's been that way since cycling became a national sport back in the 1960s.
There is a huge passion for sports in Hispanic cultures.
A local group brought their passion for one of their country's most popular sports along with them to the United States.
Soccer and baseball are two sports that are extremely popular in Latin America, but cycling is also very popular, especially in Colombia.
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From recreational group rides, to training for competitions — the
Iowa Latino Cycling Club has been riding together since 2017.