Ciclista Olimpico is a storied professional basketball club from La Banda, Santiago del Estero, Argentina, and a permanent fixture in the Argentinian Liga Nacional de Basquetbol. The club's full name is Asociación Ciclista Olimpico, reflecting its origins in cycling. Their home games are played at the modern Estadio Vicente Rosales, a fortress for the team. Founded in 1924, the basketball section was established later, eventually becoming the club's flagship sport. The team is famously known as "La Banda" and wears distinctive green and white colors. The club's history is one of resilience and growth, representing a smaller city that consistently punches above its weight in the national league. Their key era of success began in the late 1990s and early 2000s, where they became a perennial playoff contender and won their first and only Liga Nacional championship in the 2001-02 season, led by figures like Gabriel Cocha and a formidable squad. This triumph cemented their status as a national power. In the modern era, Ciclista remains a tough opponent, known for a fast-paced style and a strong home-court advantage. The fan base is incredibly loyal, filling the Vicente Rosales with green and creating a vibrant, noisy environment that fuels the team.