Tom Wijfje wins the opening stage of the 2026 Tour du Faso

Tom Wijfje of Universe Cycling Team has won the first stage of the 2026 Tour du Faso, the race's opening stage, in a time of 03:29:10. The Dutch rider finished just one second ahead of Souleymane Kone, wearing the Burkina Faso national team jersey, and two seconds ahead of Gustav Basson of Tshenolo Pro Cycling Team. The race The opening stage was decided in a very tight finish: the top three riders are separated by two seconds, with Wijfje managing his minimal advantage over Kone and Basson. The other leading riders finished further back: Timmy De Boes took fourth place at 0:41, while Paul Daumont, also riding for the Burkina Faso selection, came home at 0:43. Stage results Tom Wijfje (Universe Cycling Team) — 03:29:10 Souleymane Kone (Burkina Faso) +0:01 Gustav Basson (Tshenolo Pro Cycling Team) +0:02 Timmy De Boes — +0:41 Paul Daumont (Burkina Faso) +0:43 General classification With his stage victory, Wijfje is the first leader of the general classification with 03:28:57. Kone follows at 0:08, Basson at 0:10. Outlook The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, the second and final one on the programme. Wijfje will defend a narrow margin over Kone and Basson, in a general classification that remains completely open.