Debutants
Victor Hugo Peña is the youngest debutant in Vuelta a Colombia in 1997. There are 7 debutants.
| # | Rider | Team | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PEÑA Victor Hugo | Flavia - Telecom | 22y + 285d |
| 2 | PEÑA José Flober | Petróleos de Colombia - Energía Pura | 23y + 73d |
| 3 | BOTERO Santiago | Kelme - Costa Blanca | 24y + 176d |
| 4 | GARAVITO Diego | Petróleos de Colombia - Energía Pura | 24y + 295d |
| 5 | BENITEZ Francisco | Kelme - Costa Blanca | 26y + 190d |
| 6 | CASTELBLANCO José Joaquin | Flavia - Telecom | 27y + 127d |
| 7 | GOMEZ Raul | Petróleos de Colombia - Energía Pura | 29y + 183d |