Crueisi & Cazun win final stage in Guatemala

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Racers at this year's El Reto del Quetzal enjoyed perfect weather conditions during all three stages. 61 teams from nine countries started the race which visited Mayan villages, volcanos and lakes.

Team Amarante Carboom Vitargo's Joao Marinho and Jose Silva from Portugal won the overall General Classification. For the first time in the race's history, a team from Guatemala finished second: Team Academia MTB-Bike Planet's Andres Duarte and Carlos Sanchez. In the past the team has competed in the Masters category.

Team Schmoe Goat Racing's Stave Walsh and Trish Grajczyk of Canada won the mixed category while Alberto Coto and Carlos Marin (Team Citi-Economy Blue) of Costa Rica won the Master's A category. Raul Navarro and Ernesto Navarro (Team Irdesir) of Venezuela won the Master B category.

Planning is already underway for next year's race, which will feature a new solo category.

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