Dauleth Huera Montenegro wins the fourth stage of the Vuelta Ciclística al Ecuador

Dauleth Huera Montenegro has won the fourth stage of the 2026 Vuelta Ciclística al Ecuador, covering the route in 3:21:42. The Ecuadorian rider beat David Caicedo Cepeda in the sprint, who finished in the same time, while Juan Carlos Cordova Suarez came home 11 seconds back. The race A compact finish for the first two riders on the classification, with Huera Montenegro and Caicedo Cepeda level at the line. Slightly further back, at 11 seconds, came Cordova Suarez and Bryan Muñoz Enriquez, while Santiago Cardona Lopez conceded 16 seconds to the winner. A stage decided by the narrowest of margins, with small gaps among the top five of the finishing order. Stage results Dauleth Huera Montenegro — 3:21:42 David Caicedo Cepeda — s.t. Juan Carlos Cordova Suarez — +0:11 Bryan Muñoz Enriquez — +0:11 Santiago Cardona Lopez — +0:16 General classification Bayron Guama retains the leader's jersey with a time of 12:58:37. Behind him, Hector Alvarez Acosta is second at 19 seconds, while Richard Huera follows at 26 seconds. Huera Montenegro's stage victory therefore does not change the top of the standings, firmly in Guama's hands. Outlook The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, while the general classification remains led by Bayron Guama with a margin of 19 seconds over Hector Alvarez Acosta.