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With Mordecao Vásquez with great possibilities of being a champion, the fourth edition of the Tour Bantrab 2025 closes this Sunday with an exciting journey that will leave the Bantrab of Reforma Avenue in the capital city towards Sanarate, the progress.
The dream of seeing the Guatemalan cyclist Mardaqueo Vásquez At the top of the podium it is more alive than ever. The fourth edition of the Bantrab 2025 International Cycling Tour comes to its outcome this Sunday, May 4, with an exciting fifth stage that will leave from the headquarters of the Bantrab on Reforma Avenue, Guatemala City, towards Sanarate, the progress.
After four days of intense competition and a squad that has demanded to the maximum of each cyclist, the general classification remains very close.
The Colombian Wilson Peña will defend the leadership for the second consecutive day, but with just 14 seconds of advantage over Mordecao Vásquez, who stands firm in the fight to crown champion.
Vásquez is the only Guatemalan among the first places, Facing a strong Colombian representation headed by Diego Camargo (18 seconds), Rodrigo Contreras (to 34), Julián Cardona (to 44) and José Urián (at 50), all with legitimate aspirations to the title.
THE PERSEVERSING SUPER MORDO
The cyclist originally from Totonicapán It has demonstrated record and power at each stage of this edition. From the first day he remained among the pointers, and it was in the third stage, with the end in Pamezabal de Santa Lucía Utatlán, Sololá, where he gave a coup of authority when he entered secondly and climb the sublideate of the Vuelta.
The feat allowed him to cut important differences in the general, to be 14 seconds from the leader and stand firm as the best Guatemalan of the competition.
His experience, added to the knowledge of the Guatemalan land, They make it a real threat to leaders, especially in the final sections of the final stage.
Without lowering rhythm
The final stage of the return Bantrab 2025 will begin at 8:00 am with the signing of the competitors on Reforma Avenue, qHe will dress in gala to say goodbye to the multicolored platoon. The starting flag is scheduled for 9:00 a.m.
The cyclists will travel 10 kilometers controlled until reaching kilometer 0, located on the Mariscal Zabala catwalk, on the Atlantic road. From there the true battle will begin.
Will be 111 kilometers of travel, where the strategy, resistance and technique will play a key role. The squad will go through important points such as Sanarate, Guastatoya and El Rancho, until you reach a return at U that will take them again to Guastatoya and finally to the goal, located in the Texaco gas station in the Sanarate terminal.
The final tour will be demanding, Not only because of the level of competition, but also due to the conditions of the road, with lanes reduction and deteriorated asphalt ..
Last opportunities
The final stage will also offer intermediate prizes for sprinters and climbers. Two flying goals and five mountain awards will be played: Two second category, one third and two of the fourth.
In the fight for flying goals, Robigzon oyola must add key points to maintain their leadership against Cristian Muñoz and Diego Camargo.
In the mountain classification, Sebastián Castaño will defend his jersey against the attacks of Yesid Pira and Javier Jamaica.
Flying Goals:
- Don Arturo gas station (km 18.6)
- Entrance catwalk to Sanarate (km 51.6)
Mountain Awards:
- San Antonio La Paz, 4th category (Km 31.4)
- Texaco Sanarate, 3rd category (km 46)
- Guastatoya Mojón 76, 4th category (km 70)
- Guastatoya, 2nd category (km 86.7)
- Return label, 2nd category (km 98.7)