Posted: Thursday, October 9, 2025. 5:55 pm CST.
2024 Caribbean Road Champion, Belize’s Cory Williams -right- and U23 Caribbean Road Subchampion Derrick Chavarria -left- at the Caribbean Cycling Championship Road Race in Georgetown, Guyana, in November 2024. Photo Credit: Cycling Federation of Belize
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: As the 2025 Caribbean Elite Road Cycling Championship rolls into Belize City, all eyes are on Team Belize—led by defending champion Cory Williams and rising star Derrick Chavarria—who are set to take on the region’s best this weekend.
Cory Williams: The Reigning Road Race Champion
Williams returns to the Caribbean Championship as the man to beat, having captured gold in the 2024 Road Race in Georgetown, Guyana. His victory came in a thrilling ten-man sprint, clocking 3:46:07 over 155 kilometers (96.875 miles). He also earned bronze in the Individual Time Trial (ITT), completing the 36-kilometer (22.5-mile) course in 43:08.22. With podium finishes in both events, Williams cemented his status as one of the Caribbean’s elite cyclists.
Derrick Chavarria: Silver Medalist and World Championship Contender
Chavarria, who finished sixth overall and second in the Under-23 category in Guyana, claimed silver in the 2024 Caribbean U23 Road Race. His performance, matching the winning time of Williams, shows his tactical strength and endurance. Chavarria recently represented Belize at the World Championships in Rwanda alongside teammate Jyven Gonzalez, gaining valuable international experience ahead of this weekend’s championship.
Belize Men’s National Team
- Cory Williams
- Derrick Chavarria
- Jyven Gonzalez
- Justin Williams
- Carlton Robinson
- Jaylen Briceño
Belize Women’s National Team
- Kaya Cattouse
- Patricia Chavarria
- Paulita Chavarria
- Nathalie Lovell
- Gabrielle Lovell
Belize’s Cory Williams, in lead, won the Caribbean Cycling Championship Road Race in Georgetown, Guyana, on Sunday, November 3, 2024. – Photo Credit: Caribbean Cycling Union
Championship Weekend: October 11–12
The action begins Saturday with the Individual Time Trial on the Burrell Boom-Hattieville Road at 8:00 am.
- Women: 20.9 KM (13.0 miles)
- Men: 32.5 KM (20.2 miles)
Sunday’s Road Race starts in front of MIRAB Furniture Gallery on the Philip Goldson Highway in Belize City at 8:00 am.
- Women: 108 KM (67.1 miles)
- Men: 156 KM (96.9 miles)
The route includes a circuit through Ladyville, the Airport and John Smith Road, Mile 8, George Price Highway, Hattieville Boom Road, and the Philip Goldson Highway, with two laps for women and three for men before returning to MIRAB for the finish.
Elite and U23 Riders in Action
Note that the Caribbean Elite Cycling Championship is open to both Elite and Under-23 riders. That’s why promising young talents like Irene Baki and Keith Enwright Jr are part of the mix, gaining exposure and experience alongside seasoned professionals.
Belizeans, Bring Your Flags! Support Team Belize!
With Cory Williams defending his title and Derrick Chavarria chasing another podium, Team Belize is poised for a powerful showing. The Cycling Federation of Belize invites everyone to come out and support our national athletes as they ride for glory on home soil.
GO TEAM BELIZE!
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