21st Vuelta Independencia Nacional - Cat. 2.5

Dominican Republic, February 20-27, 2000

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Stage 1 - February 20: Mirador City circuit race, 144 km

Report

Home rider Wendy Cruz won the first stage in a bunch sprint thanks to good work from team mates, especially Branly Núñez and James Cambridge. The team had decided not to take part in the sprints under way but to concentrate on the stage win. About 60 riders were in the peloton at the end of the stage.

Cruz said after the race that he had hopes to stay among the top riders. The toughest stages are Stage 4b from Vega to Jarabacoa and stage 6 from Santiago to Mao.

Results

1. Wendy Cruz (Dom) Alico                 3.28.55
2. Steve Mlueark (USA) Miami
3. Donny López (USA) ASODOCI
4. Hussein Monsalve (Ven) Venezuela

Teams:
1. Alico
2. Miami
3. ASODOCI (Asociación de Dominicanos en Nueva York)
4. Venezuela
5. Texas
6. Club Mauricio Báez