Paredes Zapata wins the third stage of the Vuelta a Colombia and extends his lead in the general classification
by Radiociclismo AI
Wilmar Andres Paredes Zapata (Team Medellín - EPM) claimed victory in the third stage of the 2026 Vuelta a Colombia, completing the 03:24:29 of racing ahead of a small group of chasers who finished with the same time.
Wilmar Andres Paredes Zapata (Team Medellín - EPM) claimed victory in the third stage of the 2026 Vuelta a Colombia, completing the 03:24:29 of racing ahead of a small group of chasers who finished with the same time.The raceThe stage was decided in a tight sprint, with the first five classified riders all within the same time as the winner. Paredes Zapata crossed the line ahead of Juan Diego Hoyos Cano (Team Sistecrédito) and Felipe Bravo Pareja (GW Erco Sportfitnes), both classified with the same time.Stage resultWilmar Andres Paredes Zapata (Team Medellín - EPM) — 03:24:29Juan Diego Hoyos Cano (Team Sistecrédito) — s.t.Felipe Bravo Pareja (GW Erco Sportfitnes) — s.t.Kevin David Castillo Miranda — s.t.Wilson Haro (4WD Rentacar - Facatativa) — s.t.Updated general classificationWith today's success, Paredes Zapata consolidates the leader's jersey with a 20-second advantage over Brandon Alejandro Rojas Vega (GW Erco Sportfitnes) and 22 seconds over Felipe Bravo Pareja (GW Erco Sportfitnes). The Colombian's overall time is 12:12:18.The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, the final leg of this route.
