Team Caribe At Vuelta Femenina A Guatemala
Team Caribe is competing at the Vuelta Femenina a Guatemala, with the event spanning five days.
Bermuda Bicycle Association President Peter Dunne said, “Our team had a mixed result, with Alexi Costa of Trinidad and Tobago finishing 10th in the bunch sprint against some very strong competition. The other end of the results was Caitlin Conyers, who crashed with about 35 kilometers to go and struggled to get across the line before the time cut.
“Unfortunately she didn’t make it in time and was removed from the remaining four stages. This is unfortunate for Caitlin and the team but it will be another series of experiences which will help her in the Pan Am Games road race later in the summer.”
Team Caribe with Mr. Jose Pelaez, President of COPACI and Ricardo Probert, Sport Development head for Pan am Sport:
“Nicole Mitchell also was involved in the crash but was able to get moving again and rolled in just over seven minutes behind the leaders. Our remaining three teammates all finished, with Juana Fernandez of Dominican Republic turning in a great effort to be just over two minutes behind the leaders. Donelys Cariño and Lisa Groothuesheidkamp survived to take to the start line for Stage 2.
“The second stage was a tough one, racing at over 2,200 meters altitude and involving several difficult climbs. All five riders held on to finish in the time cut and are beginning to get a feel for how the peloton is racing and how to maximize their efforts.
“This team is a development project designed to give riders from the Caribbean the opportunity to compete in events that are outside of their normal reach and so far it has proven to be of value for all the riders.
“Stage 3 is at an even higher elevation and 90 kilometers in length.”
