2024-07-19 14:29:15
Los national cyclists continue to participate in the Skills in the country. In the most recent competition Alder Torres won the Classic Elite which was held in Chimaltenango 2024.
For two days the Guatemalan cyclists They traveled 130 kilometers in the west of the country, and at the end the Guatemalan managed to win the classic elite. Below we will give you the results and we’ll tell you how the competition went. How cool!
Chimaltenango Elite Classic 2024: Alder Torres won the competition
He Guatemalan cyclist Alder Torresfrom the team of the Fraijanes Municipality, He was crowned champion of the second classic elite y Sub-23 in Chimaltenango 2024.
After two stagesTorres accumulated a time of 6 hours, 56 minutes and 27 seconds. In addition, he stood out as winner of the final stage with a time of 3 hours, 39 minutes and 29 seconds for a 130 kilometer route, which concluded in the Chimaltenango Central Park.
A difficult terrain for cyclists
The competence It was demanding due to the route and the constant attacks during the three-lap circuit between Chimaltenango y Saint Dominic Xenacoj. The last circumvallation was crucial for the rise of Chimaltenango Bypasswhere the final positions were defined.
He Colombian Bryan Baezreinforcement of Team 59-61, wore the leader jersey after winning the first stage on Saturday, July 13, 2024. However, during the race on Sunday, July 14, 2024, Báez suffered constant attacks from his competitors and was relegated to the second pursuit group.
In the final kilometers, the team Bathroom decorlead by Gerson Toc, Julio Ispache y Manuel Rodasworked hard to bring Rodas to the lead. However, circumstances changed dramatically during the rise of the Bypasswhere Alder achieved a decisive escape.
With great effort, Torres overcame the difference with Báez and won the classic championship, consolidating himself as one of the most outstanding cyclists in the competition.
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General classification of the Classic
According to the Federation, the top positions in the elite category of the classic held in Chimaltenango were as follows:
- Alder Torres from the Municipality of Fraijanes with a time of 6:56:27
- Brayan Baez Team 59-61-Quici 10 seconds behind
- Edgar Torres Hino One-La Red-Suzuki at 19 seconds
Besides, Brayan Baez won the sweater Mountain with 7 points and Dorian Monterroso He was the champion of the Flying Goals with 18 units.
The other outstanding cyclists
Another of the protagonists was Wilson Chonayof the Quetzaltenango Association-Castelli Ceramicswho was crowned in the category Sub-23showing great potential for the future of Guatemalan cycling.
The second Elite Classic and Cub-23 of Chimaltenango 2024was not only a test of physical endurance, but also of strategy and determination. The cyclists had to face a challenging course, with multiple promotions and demotionsand handle the constant attacks of their competitors.
He triumph Torres and Chonay highlights the talent and dedication of these young athletes, who represent the promising future of the cycling in Guatemala. The competence made it clear that the Guatemalan cycling has talents in highly demanding scenarios. How cool!
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