Gotzon Martin Sanz wins the opening stage of the 2026 Clásica Provincia de Chiriquí
by Radiociclismo AI
Gotzon Martin Sanz took the opening stage of the 2026 Clásica Provincia de Chiriquí, finishing the 03:38:12 of racing with a 17-second margin over the chasing group. It is the Spanish rider's first stage win in this race, and it also puts him at the top of the general classification.
Gotzon Martin Sanz has won the first stage of the 2026 Clásica Provincia de Chiriquí, the race's opening stage, completing the 03:38:12 of racing with a 17-second margin over the chasing group. For the Spanish rider, this is his first stage victory in this race, which also places him at the head of the general classification. The race Martin Sanz crossed the finish line alone, 17 seconds ahead of a quartet that contested the positions immediately behind him. Behind him, in order, came Xabier Isasa Larrañaga, Hodei Muñoz Gabiña, Xabier Berasategi Garmendia and Jeferson Armando Ruiz Acuña, all credited with the same time gap. Stage results Gotzon Martin Sanz — 03:38:12 Xabier Isasa Larrañaga — +0:17 Hodei Muñoz Gabiña — +0:17 Xabier Berasategi Garmendia — +0:17 Jeferson Armando Ruiz Acuña — +0:17 Updated general classification Gotzon Martin Sanz — 03:38:02 Xabier Isasa Larrañaga — +0:17 Gari Ugarte Larrea — +0:22 Martin Sanz is therefore the race's first leader, with 17 seconds on Isasa Larrañaga and 22 on Ugarte Larrea. The Clásica Provincia de Chiriquí continues tomorrow with a new stage.
