Pedaling to change lives

By: Alejandro García Suárez – Advisory Office of Communications

Andrés Moreno, a 2014 graduate of the Business Administration program, has demonstrated that knowledge, when combined with a social vocation, can transform realities. At 35, this young man manages dreams, hope, and solidarity from his bicycle.

A lifelong sports enthusiast, Andrés found in cycling not only a lifestyle but also a way to serve others. Although trained as an administrator, he decided to pursue his profession differently, managing social projects that directly impact vulnerable communities. Two years ago, he founded the Andrés Rompepiernas Foundation, though his social work began in 2018. Through extreme ultra-distance and ultra-endurance cycling challenges, Andrés raises funds to support orthopedic surgeries for children with hip, foot, knee, hand, and ankle conditions.

The idea was born when he faced one of cycling's most demanding challenges, Everesting, which consists of accumulating the 8,848 meters of elevation gain of Mount Everest in a single day, pedaling for 20 to 24 hours without rest. "I understood that such great efforts had to have a purpose beyond personal ego," he says. Since then, every challenge has become an opportunity to help. Initially, he raised funds for groceries, medicine, and gifts; today, his main mission is to secure resources for life-changing surgeries for children and their families. "I cycle for those who can't," he summarizes with conviction.

Andrés acknowledges that his time at the University of Cundinamarca was fundamental to his overall development. “The University not only shaped me as a professional, but also as a person. It taught me to persevere, to value opportunities, and to act with consistency and integrity in any life situation,” he affirms.

Furthermore, he proudly highlights the growth of the Chía Extension and free access to higher education, “Seeing the University consolidated today and providing opportunities to so many young people is a source of pride. My brother is also a graduate, inspired by that example.”.

Today, Andrés dreams big. After completing challenges like traveling 1,000 kilometers in less than 72 hours, his next goal is to attempt a Guinness World Record, always with a social purpose. “Each challenge is more demanding than the last, but the goal is the same: to sow seeds and change lives.”.

Andrés Moreno's story is a testament to how education, values, and passion can come together to build real social impact, reaffirming UCundinamarca's commitment to training professionals who transform their environment.

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