Jessica Parra
Jessica Parra is a Colombian cyclist who competes on both the road and track and currently races for Pato Bike BMC Team. A former junior world champion on the track, Parra has built a varied career spanning Colombian, European and North American racing. She has represented Colombia extensively in international competition while combining track endurance events with road racing, including appearances at the Giro Rosa and strong performances in major Latin American stage races.
Jessica Parra profile
- Name: Jessica Marcela Parra Rojas
- Nationality: Colombia
- Place of birth: Bogotá, Colombia
- Date of birth: 10th August 1995
- Status: Active
- Current Team: Pato Bike BMC Team
- Previous Teams: Team Illuminate, Durango-Specialized, Servetto-Stradalli Cycle-Alurecycling, Coldeportes-Claro, Aromitalia-Vaiano
Career overview
Parra emerged as one of Colombia’s leading young track prospects, winning the junior scratch world title in 2013 after previously becoming Pan American junior time-trial champion. She subsequently developed a career spanning both disciplines, racing professionally in Europe with Aromitalia-Vaiano and Servetto-Stradalli before joining Team Illuminate. Parra competed at the Giro Rosa in 2018 and continued to represent Colombia in major track competitions, earning medals at continental level. On the road, she finished second in the Colombian national championship in 2019 and later returned to a predominantly Latin American programme. She has remained active with Pato Bike BMC Team, competing internationally through 2026 and continuing to combine stage racing with her extensive track background.
