Stage 10 was the grand finale of the 2025 Vuelta a Guatemala, covering a circuit of 121.3 km through the streets of the capital, starting and ending in Guatemala City. With the overall standings mostly settled, the stage brought together sprinters, breakaway hunters and GC contenders keen to finish the race on a high note.
Route & race dynamics
The looped route through Guatemala City gave riders a unique closing spectacle: flat to rolling terrain, city-circuit features, potential crosswinds and corners that made positioning key. The relatively shorter distance compared to prior mountain stages meant a faster pace, but also cautious tactics from teams protecting GC positions. Early breakaways attempted to open gaps, yet strong control from the main teams kept things together until the final laps.
Stage winner & podium
The winner of Stage 10 was Alejandro Osorio (Team Orgullo Paisa), taking the day in the capital circuits.
Though full podium details for the stage are less widely reported, Osorio’s win capped off a strong final act for the peloton.
General Classification impact
With the final stage in the books:
- Óscar Santiago Garzón of GW Erco Shimano secured the overall win of the 2025 edition, finishing the race in 35h 41’39”.
- Behind him, Carlos Alberto Gutiérrez and Cristian Camilo Muñoz took 2nd and 3rd overall respectively, reflecting consistent form across the ten stages.
- The final stage preserved the general standings rather than reshaping them: with GC battles mostly resolved, the accent shifted to closing with pride rather than drastic time gains.
Notable performances & statistics
- Alejandro Osorio’s win in the city circuit underlined his sprinting strength and tactical acumen in an environment where corners, urban surfaces and crowd energy matter.
- The 121.3 km distance suggests that average speeds were high, especially compared to the mountain-heavy prior days — the final stage often serves as a transition and celebration.
- For riders outside the GC fight, the final stage offered one last chance for glory, apparel points, and team visibility in front of home crowds and media.
What to watch going forward
- With the GC settled, attention now falls on how local Guatemalan teams and riders build on this edition’s exposure and performance. The final stage in Guatemala City offered a showcase for domestic talent.
- The secondary classifications (points, mountains, youth) may have been decided earlier but how they were contested through the finishing stage adds nuance to the overall competition.
- For many riders, Stage 10 becomes a launching pad: strong finishes in a capital-city stage can boost confidence and attract team interest ahead of the next season.
Final thoughts
The finale of the 2025 Vuelta a Guatemala delivered exactly what a final stage should: a spectacle in urban terrain, a reward for riders’ endurance over ten days of racing, and a deserved celebration for the overall winner Óscar Santiago Garzón. Alejandro Osorio’s victory in the capital gave the peloton one last burst of excitement before the race curtain came down. With the GC decided, the moment now belongs to the fans, teams and riders who made the journey — and to setting the scene for next year’s edition.
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