Yesid Pira Parada wins stage eight of the 2026 Vuelta a Guatemala

Yesid Pira Parada (HINO ONE LA RED SUZUKI) has won stage eight of the 2026 Vuelta Ciclistica Internacional a Guatemala, covering the route in 00:58:30. Behind him, at a deficit of 0:44, Jhonatan Steven Chaves Torres (NU COLOMBIA) finished second, while Juan Mardoqueo Vasquez (HINO ONE LA RED SUZUKI) came home at +1:33. The race Pira Parada made the difference in the closing part of the stage, reaching the finish line with a clear margin over the chasing group. The gap of 44 seconds to Chaves Torres and of more than a minute and a half to Vasquez clearly defines the selection made in the final stretch. Stage results Yesid Pira Parada (HINO ONE LA RED SUZUKI) — 00:58:30 Jhonatan Steven Chaves Torres (NU COLOMBIA) — +0:44 Juan Mardoqueo Vasquez (HINO ONE LA RED SUZUKI) — +1:33 Luis Daniel Oses (—) — +1:46 Fredy Orlando Toc Xon (—) — +1:53 Updated general classification After stage eight, the leader's jersey remains on the shoulders of Jhonatan Steven Chaves Torres (NU COLOMBIA), who leads the classification with 29:39:19. Behind him are Cristian David Rico Lemus (NU COLOMBIA) at +0:57 and Willson Chonay Batz (HINO ONE LA RED SUZUKI) at +1:40. Outlook The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, the ninth and final one on the programme, with the general classification still open in the top three positions.