Returning through Hattieville, at Mile 10 on the Western Highway, George Abraham, riding for Santino?s, got away solo, and when he was caught at Mile 5, Leroy ?Lyrics? Trapp, also riding for Santino?s, then attacked to come in solo for first place, crossing the finish line by the old George August meat shop. In the sprint that followed, 17-year-old Darnel Barrow clipped Santino, ?the Chief?, at the tape for 2nd. Santino, ?the Chief?, took 3rd while George Abraham, riding for Santino?s, took 4th, and Edwin Martinez once again rounded off the top 5. Santino?s ?Non-Elite Tour?, Stage 1 Friday, September 10th – Boom Circuit, starting at Esso Coral Grove Gas Station: Time 6:00 a.m. Point System for three races: Riders must partake in ALL stages and wear Helmets. Registration for the entire Tour – $20.00 at Ordonez Bike Shop Service Zones for Tour: All elite cyclists are asked to please stay out of the road races. Any non-elite rider caught along with elite riders will be subject to disqualification. Similarly, all motorcycle riders are asked to stay out of sprints, and to stay behind the last rider in the group you are following. If you want to see the sprint, please leave the race at the police checkpoint at Mile 4, or your rider will be subject to disqualification. Santino ?The Chief? Castillo
We invite spectators to the Criterium in Yabra on Sunday, September 12th, which will be the final leg of the Tour de Santino?s, after which trophies and prizes will be presented.
September 10th-12th, 2004
Stage 2 Saturday, September 11th – Belmopan to George August: Time 8:00 a.m. A Santino?s truck will leave at 6:30 a.m. to assist those who need transportation
Stage 3 Sunday, September 12th ? 15-Lap Criterium at Yabra: Time: 2:00 p.m.
Prizes for all above races; 1st Place – Medal & $50.00; 2nd Place – Medal & $30.00; 3rd Place – Medal & $20.00
1st Place ? 15;
2nd Place ? 9;
3rd Place ? 8;
4th Place ? 7;
5th Place ? 6;
6th Place; 5;
7th Place ? 4;
8th Place ? 3;
9th Place ? 2;
10th Place-1
All Station Prizes will be 7-Seas Vitamins and 3, 2, & 1 point respectively for the first 3 riders!
Overall Prizes:
1st Place – $300.00 & Trophy;
2nd Place – $200.00 & Trophy;
3rd Place – $100.00 & Trophy; 4th Place – $75.00 & Trophy;
5th Place – $50.00 & Trophy;
6th Place – $25.00 & Medal;
7th Place – $25.00 & Medal;
8th Place – $25.00 & Medal;
9th Place – $25.00 & Medal;
10th Place – $25.00 & Medal
Vehicle 1 – Team Santino?s; Vehicle 2 – Darnel Barrow; Vehicle 3 – Edwin Martinez; Vehicle 4 – John Bums; Vehicle 5 – M & M Engineering; Vehicle 6 – Michael Flowers; Vehicle 7 – Daniel Cano
The rest of the positions to be assigned by the Belize Cycling Association, who will be supervising & running this Tour. After the September 10th Stage, new vehicle positions will be assigned based on riders positions.
Friday, September 10th – Ladyville to Mile 6 Bridge;
Saturday, September 11th – Mile 40 to Mile 6 Bridge;
Sunday, September 12th – Lap 2 to 14
STATION PRIZES: 2 for each stage – 7 Seas Vitamins & 3, 2 & 1 point respectively for 1st 3 riders
Friday, Sept 10th – Boom Bridge & Almond Hill; Saturday, Sept. 11th – Democracia & Almond Hill; Sunday, Sept. 12th – Central American Blvd Laps 5 & 10
FM 2000 is the only co-sponsor of this Tour, specifically the Criterion in Yabra, and we take this opportunity to publicly thank them, and the Belize Cycling Association. We also want to express our thanks to the Police, and the Department of Traffic for their assistance.
