Chonay Batz wins stage five in Guatemala, Rico Lemus takes over the leader's jersey

Willson Chonay Batz (HINO ONE LA RED SUZUKI) has won the fifth stage of the Vuelta Ciclistica Internacional a Guatemala 2026, covering the route in 03:53:37. The rider beat Cristian David Rico Lemus (NU COLOMBIA) in the sprint, who finished in the same time, while Jhonatan Steven Chaves Torres (NU COLOMBIA) came home at 0:33.The raceThe stage was decided in the final kilometres, with Chonay Batz and Rico Lemus gaining ground on the rest of the group of favourites. Alejandro Granados crossed the line at 0:35, while Lukas Blanco Llanes (PIO RICO CYCLING TEAM) lost 1:53.Stage resultsWillson Chonay Batz (HINO ONE LA RED SUZUKI) — 03:53:37Cristian David Rico Lemus (NU COLOMBIA) — s.t.Jhonatan Steven Chaves Torres (NU COLOMBIA) — +0:33Alejandro Granados — +0:35Lukas Blanco Llanes (PIO RICO CYCLING TEAM) — +1:53General classificationToday's placing earns Cristian David Rico Lemus a change at the top of the general classification: the Colombian of NU COLOMBIA now leads with 21:07:01 and has taken the leader's jersey from Rubio Largo Johan. Behind him Alejandro Granados is at 0:04, while Chonay Batz, the stage winner, is third at 0:37.The race continues tomorrow with a new stage.