Bayron Guama Takes First Stage of the Vuelta Ciclística al Ecuador

Bayron Guama came out on top in the first stage of the 2026 Vuelta Ciclística al Ecuador, securing the inaugural win with a time of 3:16:40. The Ecuadorian rider crossed the line ahead of Hector Alvarez Acosta and Santiago Montenegro, both of whom were credited with the same time as the winner.The RaceThe opening stage of the South American race was decided in a reduced sprint, with the first four riders to reach the finish all locked on the same time. Guama got the better of the sprint finish, beating the group of the best riders ahead of a peloton that lost only a few seconds.Stage Result1. Bayron Guama — 3:16:402. Hector Alvarez Acosta — s.t.3. Santiago Montenegro — s.t.4. Richard Huera — s.t.5. Luis Monteros Romero — +0:02General ClassificationAs this was the opening stage, the general classification mirrors the day's stage result exactly: Bayron Guama dons the first leader's jersey with 3:16:40, followed on the same time by Alvarez Acosta, Montenegro and Huera, while Monteros Romero trails by two seconds.The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, which will further define the hierarchy of the Vuelta Ciclística al Ecuador.