After traveling more than 140 kilometers, Jhonatan Chaves It was consolidated as the first winner and general leader of the fourth edition of the Bantrab 2025 International Cyclistic Tour.
The Colombian cyclist was part of the group of 14 runners who starred in a long and strategic leakage From the first kilometers of the tour, which left in San Lucas Sacatepéquez and crossed through the release of Chimaltenango until reaching the goal in Parramos.
The escape of this Wednesday, April 30 has been one of the most prominent in the recent history of Guatemalan cycling, since the escapees came to take an advantage of more than nine minutes On the main platoon.
Among them, The Guatemalans Mordaqueo Vásquez and Gerson Toc defended the national colors courage, facing a group mostly made up of Colombian and Costa Rican cyclists.
Both showed claw and perseverance, remaining firm in the face of the pace imposed by teams such as Team Medellín and Siscredito, which arrived with clear ambitions to dominate the general classification.
The resilience of a leader
Chaves, who remained among the escaped for almost the whole day, He faced two punctures that forced him to change his bicycle both times. Far from demotivating himself, his determination led him to trace strongly and reconnect with the escape.
In the last kilometers, the Colombian launched a decisive attack that allowed him to cross the goal and raise your arms as the first leader of this edition.
#Returb2025 | Jonathan Cháves del Nu Colombia when changing his bicycle after suffering a puncture. Free press photo: Érick Ávila. pic.twitter.com/cfbhg6xwoz
– SPORTS_PL (@todDeportes_PL) April 30, 2025
“Firstly I thank God that allows us to be here, My team for trust, to all my classmates and Staff for the fight during the stage, ”Chaves said excited after crossing the finish line.
On his strategy, he commented: “I think we were sure. The boss had already told me that we had to be pending, and if you could go through the goal, to do it. ”
“It was a very hard stage. Every day here in Guatemala it will be like that, but I am very happy for this triumph, ”he concluded.
First leaders and imposing rhythms
Colombian teams made it clear that they have arrived in Guatemala with their sights on the podium. SISCREDITO, in its debut in the return Bantrab, He stood out in the intermediate awards.
Team Medellín, on the other hand, imposed a constant and demanding rhythm, preparing the land for its general classification leaders and for Óscar Fernández, who was located as a leader in the mountain awards in the first stage. Cristian Muñoz de Nu Colombia will depart as the leader of the flying goals and the Guatemalan, Eli Alejandro Sisimith as the best sub-23.
#Returb2025 | Proub and escapees fill the route with color and emotion in the first stage of the return Bantrab. PHOTOS Free Press: Érick Ávila. pic.twitter.com/uqg8xuqgla
– SPORTS_PL (@todDeportes_PL) April 30, 2025
Flying Goals
First flying goal, the Tejar catwalk, kilometer 19.5
- Kevin Castillo / Siscredito
- Dorian Monterroso / Hino -one the Red-Suzuki
- Sebastián Castaño / Silecredito
Second flying goal, Chichoy restaurant, kilometer 49.
- Cristian Muñoz / Nu Colombia
- Wilson Peña / Silecredito
- Óscar Fernández / Team Medellín
Third flying goal, the Tejar catwalk, kilometer 99.
- Diego Camargo / Team Medellín
- Óscar Fernández / Team Medellín
- Cristián Muñoz / Nu Colombia
Mountain awards
First mountain prize, the libramiento vault, 3rd, kilometer category 33.8.
- Wilson Peña / Silecredito
- José Urián / Siscredito
Second Mountain Prize, Gasolinera Don Arturo Mojón 66, 4th. Category, kilometer 37.5
- José Urián / Siscredito
Third mountain prize, Gasolinera Don Arturo, 3rd. Category, kilometer 52.7.
- Óscar Fernández / Team Medellín
- Wilson Peña / Silecredito
Fourth Mountain Prize, Gasolinera Uno Sumpango, 4th. Category, kilometer 105.5.
- Óscar Fernández / Team Medellín
Fifth Mountain Prize, The Vault Libramiento, 3rd. Category, kilometer 133.5.
- Óscar Fernández / Team Medellín
A day that marks the beginning of a great battle
With this victory, Chaves becomes the first bearer of the yellow jaw, But he knows that competition is just beginning and that every kilometer in Guatemalan territory will be a new battle.
The show has started strongly. The return Bantrab 2025 promises emotion, strategy and great sports deeds at each stage. And for Chaves, this victory not only represents a personal triumph, but also a clear sign: He is ready to fight until the end.
After finishing the stage the cyclists will have a respective break and recover strength for the second stage that will be released this Thursday, May 1, Arc de Santa Catalina in Antigua Guatemala.
Top 10 of the first stage
- Jhonatan Chaves / Nu Colombia
- Diego Camargo / Team Medellín
- Rodrigo Contreras / Nu Colombia
- Wilson Peña / Team Siscredito
- Julián Cardona / Team Medellín
- Cristian Muñoz / Nu Colombia
- Mordaqueo Vásquez / Hino -one the Suzuki Network
- Óscar Fernández / Team Medellín
- José Urián / Team Siscredito
- Nicolas Paredes / Hino -one the Suzuki Network