Santiago Botero leaves the Tour of Colombia

The cyclist from U.S. team Rock Riding was one of this year’s favorites to win the event and seemed strong after his victory Saturday of the prologue time trial. Botero already warned beforehand he may give up if his physical condition let him down.It’s uncertain of the Colombian cyclist will join the Colombian Olympic Team to Beijing this summer.Monday’s  stage, a 136 race from Piedecuesta and Socorro in the north of Colombia, was won by Jhon Freddy Garcia.Standings: