Posted: Friday, January 3, 2025. 10:09 am CST.
Derrick Chavarria won the Most Aggressive Rider Award – Photo Credit: William George Ysaguirre
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The 34th KREM New Year’s Day Cycling Classic, a celebrated event in Belize’s sports calendar, once again showcased exceptional talent and fierce competition among its participants. This year’s race, held on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, Cory featured Elite Special Prizes that highlighted the riders’ performances.
Derrick Chavarria of the G-Flow Cycling Team distinguished himself by winning two prizes: the Most Aggressive Rider, sponsored by the Alfred Parks Foundation, and the First Belizean to cross Haulover Bridge, sponsored by the Leader of the Opposition, Shyne Barrow, each earning him $500.00 in cash.
“First race for the year done. The gloomy weather made the race exciting until it started pouring down on us about halfway in the race. Fitness loading well after the off-season,” Derrick posted on Instagram.
“Finished with a 6th this year with a few mishaps before and during the race. Nonetheless we adapted to get the day over with. CHAV’s never give up.”
The New Year’s Classic champion, Cory Williams of the Miami Blazers, also made an impressive mark by being the First Belizean to cross the finish line, winning two cash prizes. The first prize of $500.00 was sponsored by the Leader of the Opposition and the second prize of $1000.00 was sponsored by Andrew Trumbach in memory of Samuel Lopez.
The Endurance Rider prize, awarded to the last rider to finish the race, went to Tyler Trapp, an unattached competitor, who received $100.00 in cash, sponsored by Gloria Wilds in memory of Jermaine McNab.
Williams emerged victorious in a thrilling race from the Belize-Mexico border to Central American Boulevard in Belize City. Williams outpaced his competitors, including Oscar Quiroz from Valvoline (2nd) and Mexican Miguel Ángel Cendales from JP-Tribikes (3rd), to clinch the top spot. Jyven Gonzalez of G-Flow and Canadian Jean-Michel Lachance of Knix & Knax Transit rounded out the top five.
Here is a detailed list of the prizes and winners:
Elite Special Prizes:
Most Aggressive Rider: Prize: $500.00 Cash Sponsor: Alfred Parks Foundation Winner: Derrick Chavarria, G-Flow Cycling Team
First Belizean to cross Haulover Bridge: Prize: $500.00 Cash Sponsor: Leader of the Opposition Shyne Barrow Winner: Derrick Chavarria, G-Flow Cycling Team
First Belizean to cross Finish Line: Prize: $500.00 Cash Sponsor: Leader of the Opposition Shyne Barrow Winner: Cory Williams, Miami Blazers
First Belizean to cross Finish Line: Prize: $1000.00 Cash Sponsor: Andrew Trumbach (In memory of Samuel Lopez) Winner: Cory Williams, Miami Blazers
Endurance Rider (last rider who finishes the race): Prize: $100.00 Cash Sponsor: Gloria Wilds (In Memory of Jermaine McNab) Winner: Tyler Trapp, Unattached
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