Alejandro González, the Colombian cyclist who represents the Guatemalan team Aldosa Jalapaended the fourth edition of the international cycling return Bantrab 2025, After a demanding evidence marked by the abandonment of several competitors, including all their teammates.
High performance cycling demands much more than strength and speed. It also requires strategy, preparation And, above all, mental resistance to stand firm against rivals of high level.
That was what González demonstrated during this edition, to which he described as “one of the hardest” due to the competitive rhythm of foreign teams.
Physical demand, changing climate, road accidents and international level caused several corridors not to complete the race. Among the abandonments of the Aldosa Jalapa team are Brandon Rodríguez, Ronal Mendizábal, Diego de la Roca, Luis de la Roca and Carlos Rosales.
González: The only one standing by Aldosa Jalapa
Despite the difficulties, González remained optimistic and managed to finish the return Bantrab as the only representative of his team. His effort led him to occupy the 28th place in the general classification, with an accumulated time of 15 hours, 55 minutes and 4 seconds, more than 37 minutes from the champion.
“In my team my person remains, but we are still there in the fight. Foreign teams come with great preparation, With five -day races and camps that give them advantage, ”explained the cyclist.
A difference marked by preparation
González considers that the difference with foreign teams lies in the resources and the level of preparation they possess.
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“They come better prepared, with better budgets, organization and training. Every time we climb, the speed and resistance shows… that wears the group and makes runners miss, ”he reflected.
Support between cyclists
Despite competitivenessGonzález highlighted the spirit of companionship that exists among the participants. “Among cyclists we support each other, we are not envious. We collaborate so as not to be abandoned on the route,” he said.
González and the Aldosa Jalapa team They will seek to take advantage of this experience to strengthen their preparation in the face of future national and international competitions.
“What I am looking for is to move the brand forward, Keep the name of Aldosa Jalapa as far as possible, ”concluded the Colombian corridor.