EF Education First Pro Cycling (United States) - Press Release: The Colombian will start Amgen Tour of California in argyle.

“I don’t really have the words to explain my happiness.” - Sergio Higuita.

EF Education First Pro Cycling is thrilled to welcome WorldTour newcomer Sergio Higuita to the team. The 21-year-old makes a mid-season transfer to the American outfit from Basque Continental squad Team Euskadi. The Colombian has made an early season splash in Spain and Portugal whenever the road rises.

“Sergio is quite an exceptional talent,” said EF Pro Cycling CEO Jonathan Vaughers. “He’s rarely been off the podium in any race that has an uphill section. We’re pretty excited the UCI allowed us to bring him on board a little early this year!”