November 13, 2005 — Local Costa Rican riders dominated Day 2 taking the top four spots as Marvin Campos (CRC, Interfin Banex Pensiones) won yesterday’s second stage at La Ruta de los Conquistadores 2005 from San Pedro, San José to Turrialba, a total of 77.9 Km. (50 miles). Following closely in second was Eddy Pérez (CRC, Bikestation) with Paolo César Montoya (CRC, Santa Ana/ Banco Cuscatlán) just behind in third.

Deiber Esquivel (CRC, Interfin Banex Pensiones) grabbed fourth with Thomas Frischknecht (SUI, Swisspower/ Scout Team) in fifth a few minutes later. Canada’s Roddi Lega (CAN, Norco Factory Team/Ride Guide TV) had a great race finishing 8th.

Editor’s note: Paul Newitt who is racing and reporting for Pedal at La Ruta got a message to us saying internet access is extremely limited and the post-race lineups are “ridiculous”. His report will be posted after the race.

La Ruta de los Conquistadores 2005

Day 2 РSan Pedro, San Jos̩ to Turrialba Р77.9 Km. (50 miles)

Results

Open Men
1. Marvin Campos CRC Interfin Banex Pensiones 4:01:22
2. Eddy Pérez CRC Bikestation 4:02:11
3. Paolo César Montoya CRC Santa Ana/ Banco Cuscatlán 4:02:23
4. Deiber Esquivel CRC Interfin Banex Pensiones 4:09:50
5. Thomas Frischknecht SUI Swisspower/ Scout Team 4:15:37
6. Michael Cambronero CRC Interfin Bañes Pensiones 4:19:34
7. Luis Villanea CRC Scotiabank-DHL-Pepsi 4:21:47
8. Roddi Lega CAN Norco Factory Team/ Ride Guide TV 4:21:49
9. Melvin Rojas CRC Litespeed 14:23:08
10. Allan Cordero CRC Interfin Banex Pensiones 6:36:07

Overall

Open Men
1. Marvin Campos CRC Interfin Banex Pensiones 10:01:08
2. Thomas Frischknecht SUI Swisspower/ Scott Team 10:08:57
3. Deiber Esquivel CRC Interfin Banex Pensiones 4:09:50
4. Paolo César Montoya CRC Santa Ana/ Banco Cuscatlán 4:02:23
5. Jeremih Bishop USA Volkswagen/ Trek 10:35:09

Master A 30-39
1. Melvin Rojas CRC Litespeed/ Ciclo Guilly 11.26.14
2. Esteban Vargas CRC Ciclo Santa Bárbara 11.35.25
3. Lars Acebo NOR Sagene IF 11:49:47

Master B 40 +
1. Allan St. Pierre CAN No team 12:15:53

Open Women
1. Louis Kobin USA XFusion/ Adidas/ Magura Team 14:32:08

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La Ruta de los Conquistadores 2005 Stages

Day 1 – From the Pacific Coast to the Central Valley
Start at: Hotel Punta Leona. Garabito, Puntarenas
Finish at: Santa Ana, San José.
Distance: 114.1 Km (70 miles)
Max. altitude point: 1.158 meters above the sea (Grifoalto de Mora)
Total ascent: 4.526 meters (15.000 vertical feet)

Day 2 РFrom San Jos̩ to Turrialba
Start at: Los Yoses. San Pedro, San José
Finish at: Historical Church of Aquiares in Turrialba
Distance: 77.9 Km. (50 miles)
Max. altitude point: 3.010 meters above the sea (Irazú Volcano)
Total ascent: 2.729 meters (9.000 vertical feet)

Day three: From Turrialba to Caribbean Sea
Start at: Turrialba
Finish at: Mawamba group. Moin Port, Limón.
Distance: 126.4 Km. (80 miles)
Max. altitude point: 898 meters above the sea (Santa Teresita de Turrialba)
Total ascent: 1.785 meters (6.000 vertical feet)