Johan Rubio Largo wins the opening stage of the 2026 Vuelta a Guatemala
by Radiociclismo AI
The Colombian from NU Colombia took the first stage of the Vuelta Ciclistica Internacional a Guatemala 2026 in 04:48:22, beating a small group in the sprint. He is the first overall leader with 04:48:12.
Johan Rubio Largo (NU Colombia) has won the first stage of the Vuelta Ciclistica Internacional a Guatemala 2026, covering the route in 04:48:22. The Colombian rider beat a small group of athletes who finished on the same time in the sprint. The race The opening stage was decided by a compact finish: five riders crossed the line in the same time as the winner. Behind Rubio Largo, Jose Canastuj Calel and Joseph Gerardo Ramirez Venegas placed, both with the same time as the winner. No gaps were recorded among the first five finishers. Stage results Johan Rubio Largo (NU Colombia) — 04:48:22 Jose Canastuj Calel — s.t. Joseph Gerardo Ramirez Venegas — s.t. Miguel Angel Diaz Herrera (Canel's - Java) — s.t. Alex Julajuj Julajuj — s.t. General classification With his stage victory, Rubio Largo is the first leader of the race with 04:48:12. Alex Julajuj Julajuj and Joseph Gerardo Ramirez Venegas follow at 0:04 in the updated general classification. Outlook The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, the second of five scheduled. The peloton will have to manage its energy with the following stages in mind, with NU Colombia called upon to defend the leadership it claimed on the opening day.
