Oscar Quiroz wins 93rd annual Cross Country Classic

of Miami Blazers was a second behind to win the $2,500 third prize and a trophy.

Quiroz, Brown, Williams and Ian Macdonald of the Kelly Benefits team from the USA had formed a 4-man lead breakaway passing Cotton Tree on the way to San Ignacio, and they never looked back, opening a 3 minute lead on the chase group as they took turns breaking the wind, sharing the station

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Belize City, April 8, 2023

Oscar Quiroz of the 501 Valvoline team rode into cycling history when he brought the garland home by winning the 93rd annual Cross Country Classic organized by the Cycling Federation of Belize on the George Price Highway on Holy Saturday, April 8.

Quiroz left behind his rivals at mile 4 after crossing the Bourdon Canal bridge to ride in solo, clocking 5:43:19. He won the $10,000 first prize, a trophy, the winner’s jersey, the champion’s garland of roses and several trophies sponsored by the Altreith Smith, Jeffery O’Brien and Manfred Atkins families, as well as a $1,000 prize and trophy from the Elston Kerr family. He also swept over $6,000 in station prizes in those last miles to the city, including a $1,000 prize at mile 2, a $1,500 prize at Leslie’s Imports and a $1,000 prize offered by the Belize Tourist Board at the Central American Boulevard roundabout.

Cory Williams of Team L3GION of Los Angeles rode in 2nd in 5:44:40, to win the $5,000 prize and a trophy. Jonathan Brown

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