Guánica to celebrate its municipal independence with sporting events.

The third Road Cycling Classic, which will start at 8 a.m. Sunday from the Manuel Jiménez Mesa public square in Guánica, is part of the Master Cycling Tour Puerto Rico circuit and is expected to draw more than 250 cyclists.

By THE STAR STAFF

The Municipality of Guánica will celebrate the 112th anniversary of its municipal independence on Sunday with a five-kilometer (5K) footrace and the third edition of the Road Cycling Classic.

“Sports tourism is one of the most effective platforms for boosting Guánica’s development,” Guánica Mayor Ismael Rodríguez Ramos said in a written statement. “We will continue to promote and support activities that attract visitors, generate economic activity, and showcase our natural, historical, and cultural attractions.”

The 5K race will begin at 6 a.m. from the Guánica Malecón and will be part of the event’s sports program for the first time. The awards ceremony will be held in the town square.

At 8 a.m., the third Road Cycling Classic will begin, starting from the Manuel Jiménez Mesa public square. The race is part of the Master Cycling Tour Puerto Rico circuit and is expected to draw more than 250 cyclists.

The municipal council announced that some roads may experience traffic control or temporary closures during the event as part of the security plan coordinated with the organizers and relevant agencies.

Tony Chamorro Ostolaza, organizer of the 5K and technical director of the cycling event, noted that the island’s commissioners association will oversee compliance with the regulations and the validation of the electronic results of the cycling race.