Derrick Chavarria won the Green Jersey as Points Champion of the Vuelta Internacional a Chiriquí in Panama on Saturday, November 28, 2025. Photo Credit: Vuelta Internacional a Chiriquí
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 
“My second time attempting this tour and it did not disappoint,” Derrick said in a social media post.
“I was able to walk away with 2 podium finishes, 2nd best U23, and the overall victory in points. Didn’t get the stage victory, but I was still satisfied with finishing 6th in GC. Thanks to my sponsors who made this possible,” Derrick added, acknowledging G-Flow Cycling Team, the Belize Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association, Roque Matus, James Sanchez, Santino Castillo, Ken Gokool Coaching, and TaG Cycling Race Team.
Derrick Chavarria -115- lead the peloton in the last stage of the Vuelta Internacional a Chiriquí in Panama – Photo Credit: Vuelta Internacional a Chiriquí
Green Jersey Glory
Riding for Panamanian squad TaG Cycling, Chavarría capped off an outstanding week by winning the coveted Green Jersey as points leader. As he said, Derrick also finished 2nd in the U23 category and 6th overall in the general classification, proving his consistency across the eight demanding stages of the regional classic.
His campaign began with a podium in Stage 1, sprinting to second place behind Costa Rica’s Pablo Mudarra in the David–San Félix–Las Lomas opener. He followed up with strong finishes in Stages 2, 3, and 4, and despite a dip in Stage 5, he rebounded with top-five results in Stages 6 and 7.
The final stage, a 77.2 km closed circuit in Barrio Bolívar, saw Chavarría place 3rd overall and first in U23, earning the decisive points to secure the Green Jersey.
Stage-by-Stage Highlights
- Stage 1: 2nd place
- Stage 2: 4th place
- Stage 3: 4th place
- Stage 4: 5th place
- Stage 5: 13th place
- Stage 6: 5th place
- Stage 7: 4th place (Individual Time Trial)
- Stage 8: 3rd place, U23 winner
Derrick Chavarria competing in the Vuelta Internacional a Chiriquí in Panama – Photo Credit: Vuelta Internacional a Chiriquí
Belizean Team Effort
Chavarría was joined by compatriots Jaylen Briceño and Jyven Gonzalez, who also completed the tour. Briceño finished 38th overall and 10th in U23, while Gonzalez placed 47th overall.
The Cycling Federation of Belize congratulated the trio, stating:
“The Cycling Federation of Belize would like to congratulate Chavarría Derrick, Jaylen Briceño, and Jyven Gonzalez for their overall performance at the Vuelta Chiriquí… Kudos to all three for a job well done! Go Belize
Looking Ahead
With Chiriquí concluded, Chavarría and Briceño now turn their focus to the Tour of Costa Rica, where they will continue to represent Belize against some of the region’s strongest riders.
Belizean Pride
Chavarría’s Green Jersey triumph marks a milestone for Belizean cycling, displaying the ability of local talent to shine on the international stage. His sprinting power, resilience, and tactical consistency have earned him recognition as one of Central America’s rising stars.
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Derrick Chavarria won the Green Jersey as Points Champion of the Vuelta Internacional a Chiriquí in Panama on Saturday, November 28, 2025. Photo Credit: Vuelta Internacional a Chiriquí By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 🚴🇧🇿 Belizean cyclist Derrick Chavarría, one of the country’s leading riders, has reflected proudly on his second participation in Panama’s La Vuelta Internacional
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