Wilmar Andres Paredes Zapata wins the second stage of the Vuelta a Colombia

Wilmar Andres Paredes Zapata (Team Medellín - EPM) claimed victory in the second stage of the 2026 Vuelta a Colombia, covering the course in 03:55:27. The Colombian team's rider beat Brandon Alejandro Rojas Vega (GW Erco Sportfitnes) to the line, who finished in the same time, and Felipe Bravo Pareja (GW Erco Sportfitnes), also tied on time.The raceThe stage concluded with a tight bunch sprint finish, with the first five classified riders all within the same time as the winner. Behind the podium, Juan Diego Hoyos Cano (Team Sistecrédito) and Richard Huera (Best PC Ecuador) completed the top five, all with a "s.t." gap.Stage result1. Wilmar Andres Paredes Zapata (Team Medellín - EPM) — 03:55:272. Brandon Alejandro Rojas Vega (GW Erco Sportfitnes) — s.t.3. Felipe Bravo Pareja (GW Erco Sportfitnes) — s.t.4. Juan Diego Hoyos Cano (Team Sistecrédito) — s.t.5. Richard Huera (Best PC Ecuador) — s.t.General classificationWith the stage win, Paredes Zapata consolidates his lead in the general classification with a total time of 08:47:59. Behind him, Brandon Alejandro Rojas Vega (GW Erco Sportfitnes) follows at +0:10, while Kevin David Castillo Miranda occupies third place at +0:14.The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, which will determine the final winner of the 2026 Vuelta a Colombia.