Vuelta a Chiriqui

Panama, November 18 - 28, 1999

Stage 10 - November 28

David - 82 km

Courtesy of Manuel Samaniego

Panama's Alexis Caballero won the 19th edition of the Vuelta a Chiriqui, after the last stage was raced in the streets of David. Hernan Bonilla (C.R.) won the stage with a time of 1.59.56, but it was Caballero who took the overall victory in the 10 day race. "I want to dedicate my victory to my son who turns 5 today and to my brothers Alcides and Boris," said Alexis during one of his many interviews. Alexis' brother Boris was also a cyclist. He was hit by a car while on a training ride and is now in a wheel chair. Caballero also announced that he will now be retiring from cycling.

Results:

1. Hernan Bonilla (C.R.) Fiesta-Casino		     1.59.56

Final GC:
 
1.  Alexis Caballero (Pan)  Comercial Bugaba        32.08.52
2.  Cesar Pinto (Pan)  Bireto-Rali           		2.05
3.  Victor Rustrian  (Gua)                              2.26
4.  Pablo Araya (C.R.)  Tienda el Globo Jaisa   	3.46
5.  Jairo Vega (Col)                                    4.17
 
Points:
 
1.  Wendy Cruz (Rep. Dom)		57 pts
 
Mountain:
 
1.  Hernan Munoz (Col) Rally-Copa	14 pts

Teams:

1.  Cocle (Pan)
2.  Guatemala
3.  Mexico