The Chirican cyclist Franklin Archibold, from the Panama is Culture and Values team, was the great
protagonist today, Wednesday, in the second stage of the 19th edition of the Tour of Panama by capturing the lead in the individual general classification after his victory at the top of Marica,
third category mountain prize, in the province of Coclé.
This second task of the Tour of Panama 2024 was 110 kilometers long, starting
in the town of El Coco and arrival on the Marica slope. Archibold recorded a time of
2 hours, 39 minutes and 43 seconds, surpassing Costa Ricans Daniel Bonilla (Colono Bikestation Kolbi) and former leader Gabriel Rojas (7C) in the final sprint uphill.
Economy), who entered at the same time.
On this day, the so-called sterrato or uncovered area was presented, where Archibold
He was one of the main animators. In addition, he added five points in the classification of
sprints by winning the first of two, sharing this number of units with the “tico”
Josué Salas (Accipal-Rali of Costa Rica).
At that point in the race, at 28.7 kilometers, the Chirican had already become the temporary leader of this international event.
Archibold also took over the mountain sections, with five points, and the points classification, with 15, in this cycling event that continues to generate a positive impact on the country’s economy and boost tourism.
“The last kilometer was key for this stage victory and obtaining the overall lead. We know that there are still intense routes, such as the climb to Cerro Marta
this Thursday. The team will continue working as it should until the end,” said Franklin.
Archibold at the end of the stage.
In the general classification, Archibold accumulates 3 hours and 1 second after two stages. His escorts are Gabriel Rojas, seven seconds behind, and Daniel Bonilla, 12 seconds behind. Then
Josué González (7C Economy from Costa Rica) appears, 15 seconds away; Bolivar Espinosa
(Panama is Culture and Values), at 17 seconds; and Christofer Jurado (Panama is Culture and
Values), at 27 seconds.
This Thursday the third stage will be run, again in the province of Coclé, with a route of 76 kilometers. This stage is considered the “queen” of the 2024 Tour. The start will be in Penonomé and will cover sectors such as Churuquita, Toabré, La Pintada, El Picacho
and via El Copé, culminating in Cerro Marta with a second category mountain prize, as well as two intermediate sprints.
