It's hard to top b3's post but maybe some of you are a bit harsh on Colombian cycling?
Nairo Quintana - was 2nd in TDF in 2013 & won the 2014 Giro d'Italia and rides for Movistar. He was also leading the 2014 Tour of Spain into Stage 10 until he crashed and lost 4 minutes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nairo_Quintana
and cycling is a popular sport in Colombia (though hard to beat the world game)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sport_in_Colombia
And it has one of the longest cycling climbs in the world ...
http://www.andeantrails.co.uk/colombia-road-cycling-adventure-holidays
When you think about it, it was only a few years ago since Evans won the TDF and Orica Green Edge hasn't been around long either.