Vuelta a Táchira

Venuzuela, January 15-26, 2000

Stage 5 - January 19: Coloncito - Mérida - 159 km

Chacón duo win

Venezuelan Franklin Chacón won the fifth stage of the Vuelta a Tachira, while his namesake and compatriot José Chacón took over the overall lead. Both riders ride for the Kino Táchira team, and they arrived at the finish together but the judges awarded the victory to Franklin.

Today, two mountain prizes were on offer which were won by Venezuelans Tommy Alcedo and Franklin Chacón. Venezualan riders have won four of of five stages contested so far.

Results

1. Franklin Chacón (Ven)       4.13.31
2. José Chacón (Ven) 
3. Robinson Merchán (Ven)         1.21
4. Omar Pumar (Ven)               1.27
5. Manuel Guevara (Ven)           1.30
6. Carlos Maya (Ven)              1.34
7. Aldrin Salamanca (Ven)         1.35
8. Noel Vásquez (Ven)		  1.37
9. Hernán Dario Muñoz (Col)       
10. Raúl Gómez (Col)              1.40

General Classification:

1. José Chacón (Ven)           19.17.00
2. Franklin Chacón (Ven)           0.10
3. Noel Vásquez (Ven)              1.10
4. Manuel Guevara (Ven)            1.46
5. Omar Pumar (Ven)                1.48
6. Robinson Merchán (Ven)          1.52
7. Aldrin Salamanca (Ven)          1.58
8. Hernán Dario Muñoz (Col)        2.01
9. Carlos Maya (Ven)               2.02
10. Raúl Gómez (Col)               2.06