Sergio Arias Villanueva wins stage seven of the Vuelta a Guatemala

Sergio Arias Villanueva has won stage seven of the Vuelta Ciclistica Internacional a Guatemala 2026, covering the route in 03:51:53. For the rider with the Costa Rican national team, it is his first individual success in this race, while the general classification has a new leader. The race Arias Villanueva finished 24 seconds ahead of Esdras Morales Pinzon, also wearing the Guatemalan national team jersey, and 28 seconds ahead of Yesid Pira Parada (HINO ONE LA RED SUZUKI). The group of favourites reached the finish line split, with gaps that were contained but significant in terms of the general classification. Stage results Sergio Arias Villanueva (Costa Rican national team) — 03:51:53 Esdras Morales Pinzon (Guatemalan national team) +0:24 Yesid Pira Parada (HINO ONE LA RED SUZUKI) +0:28 Daniel Andres Bonilla Quiros (Costa Rican national team) +0:33 Jhonatan Steven Chaves Torres (NU COLOMBIA) +0:47 Updated general classification The leader's jersey passes to Cristian David Rico Lemus (NU COLOMBIA), who took the top spot from Canastuj Calel Jose. The new leader tops the overall standings with 28:38:11, ahead of Willson Chonay Batz (HINO ONE LA RED SUZUKI) at 1:25 and Jhonatan Steven Chaves Torres (NU COLOMBIA) at 1:54. Outlook The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, with Rico Lemus called upon to defend a lead that remains to be managed.