La Ruta de los Conquistadores
Local Rider ‘Lico’ Ramírez Takes Second Stage
News Release / 19.11.2010
“Congratulations, well done.â€? This is how Alex Grand, third place on the stage, congratulated Ramírez on his stage win.After 3h:58m:19s of pedalling like the five-time La Ruta winner he is, Lico Ramirez showed up at the finish line with a smile on his face, worn out yet satisfied with the time he has trimmed down to seven minutes from the leading rider, Ben Sonntag.
“I am closer now, I must shorten the distance from the top rider tomorrow�, said today’s winner.
Lico was followed by Ben Sonntag and Alex grant, who came through the finish line at 4h:03m:03s.
“Our strategy meant staying together and not to run unnecessary risks, the climbs were very steep�, said Grant. Sonntag added that they had “never confronted these types of ascents and that the rutted downhills made it difficult to try to shorten distance at times�.
When asking Sonntag about Ramirez he said, “It’s no surprise that Lico has won the Stage, there is no doubt who’s the favorite, he’s won La Ruta five times, I am happy to have held on to the jersey�.
In fourth place came Luis Leão Pinto from Portugal.
In the women’s division Ángela Parra took first place once again with a time of 5h:13m:58s. She was quite pleased but was reserved on her comments. “The fourth stage is decisive, mainly on the railroads you need much courage since it’s quite wearingâ€?.
Louise Kobin came in second, she is happy with her outcome and believes Ángela is a very strong rival.
Tomorrow’s stage will start at 06:00 and will climb towards the Turrialba Volcano at over 9000ft, then to descend to the town of Turrialba at 1800ft. The total distance tomorrow will be 78Km.See All Event Posts
