With a team formed exclusively by chimaltec cyclists, Óscar Martín, coach of the ECA electricity of Chimaltenango, It seeks to leave a mark on the international cycling return Bantrab 2025.
This group represents a different proposal in the national platoon: Cyclists with identity, belonging and a great projection.
Among the runners are names such as Ezra Morales, Gerson and Fredy Toc, José Canastuj, Wilder Calí and Nelson Panjoj.
Martín, cOn more than 20 years of experience as a coach in national and international cycling, Lead this project for two years with a clear vision: Form local talent and position ECA as a reference team.
Vision and leadership
Oscar Martín He began his career in 2003 with the Chimaltenango cycling association. He subsequently directed teams such as Café Quetzal, Hino and the National Team, accumulating experience in multiple high -level competitions.
“We believe we are on the right track. We have gathered a 100 % Chimalteco team and that fills us with pride. Representing our department with our sponsor gives us added value. I am sure we will continue to talk about, ”Martín said.
For the technician, The most important thing is the training work, collective strategy and patience in processes. He fully trusts the potential of his runners and the sustained growth of the project.
“Sometimes processes require time, and that’s the most difficult. PEro we believe in the accumulated experience and the ability of each one. We are sure that we are on the right path, ”he said.
Projection and objectives
The team is in a stage of adaptation and consolidation. Martín considers that the current approach is to unify styles and philosophies to build a solid base that allows the ECA to compete on equal terms in the face of the best teams in the country.
“We have experienced cyclists and several triumphs in Guatemalan cycling. The key will be to combine ideas, capabilities and continue competing. We have already participated in several races and the team has felt good. Let’s go step by step, ”he said.
Martín also projects ECA electricity Like a protagonist in competitions such as the return to Guatemala and the national championships.
“I am sure that in the next national events we will have the results we want. We are working day by day and that will be essential for ECA to consolidate as a large team in Guatemala”He added.
A key competition
The return Bantrab 2025 represents for Martín and his team Una key showcase for the positioning of emerging squads. Value the prestige of competition and the quality of the international teams that participate, such as Colombians looking for UCI points.
Also highlighted the professionalism of the organization and the media impact as Great motivators for runners from all over Latin America.
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José and Josué Canastuj and Gerson and Fredy Toc pedal with the soul.
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“Any cyclist in the region wants to come to Guatemala for logistics, hospitality and the great hobby. Media coverage has also been excellent, ”he said.
Demanding stages
Martín considers that this edition of the return Bantrab has been especially hard, With short but demanding tours, as the recent mountain stage.
“Short laps tend to be very fast and hard. Yesterday we had a mountain stage that was extremely difficult, the winners themselves said. And tomorrow we will have another day with high mountain that will be decisive, ”he concluded.