Posted: Sunday, October 12, 2025. 5:22 pm CST.
Screenshot: Cycling Federation of Belize
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Dominican Republic’s Rudy Alexander Germoso surged to victory in the final meters of the 156-kilometer Caribbean Elite Men’s Road Race on Sunday afternoon, outpacing Belize’s Oscar Quiroz and Guadeloupe’s LE NY Benjamin Lanai in a dramatic sprint finish in front of MIRAB Furniture Gallery.
Quiroz’s second-place finish marks a proud moment for Belize and a personal achievement for the veteran rider, who previously placed third in the 2021 edition of the championship. His silver today reflects both tactical brilliance and years of consistent performance at the regional level.
Belizean Oscar Quiroz won 2nd place in the Elite Road Race – Screenshot: Cycling Federation of Belize
Race Highlights
- Early Breakaway: Guyana’s Brighton John and Belize’s Jaylen Briceño launched the first attack, building a three-minute gap before being reeled in.
- Mid-Race Surge: At 3:05 pm, Trinidad & Tobago initiated a reshuffling attack. Quiroz responded, joining a breakaway with Morales (Puerto Rico), John (Guyana), and Lanai (Guadeloupe).
- Crash and Attrition: At 4:48 pm, Liam Trepte (T&T) crashed on the highway, reducing the lead group to ten.
- Bridge Drama: At 4:54 pm, Derrick Chavarria attacked near the Haulover Bridge, triggering a flurry of counter-moves.
- Final Sprint: At 4:59 pm, Germoso, Quiroz, and Benjamin broke clear. Germoso held off a late surge from Quiroz to claim gold.
Final Podium
- Oscar Quiroz: Silver medalist, previously 3rd in 2021, stayed in contention throughout and timed his final move perfectly.
- Derrick Chavarria: Aggressive in the final lap, launched a key attack near Haulover Bridge.
- Jyven Gonzalez: Rode in the lead group until the final reshuffle.
- Jaylen Briceño: Early breakaway contributor, later part of the chase group.
- Chase Group: Cory Williams (T&T), Conor White (Bermuda), Wilson M. Sanon (Haiti), and Briceño finished behind the leaders.
The race displayed the depth of Caribbean cycling talent and Belize’s growing stature in regional competition. With Quiroz’s silver and Chavarria’s late-stage aggression, Belize proved it belongs among the elite.
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Posted: Sunday, October 12, 2025. 5:22 pm CST. Screenshot: Cycling Federation of Belize By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Dominican Republic’s Rudy Alexander Germoso surged to victory
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