Jose Urian Caro wins stage 3 of the Vuelta a Venezuela and takes over the leader's jersey

Jose Urian Caro (Team Sistecrédito) has won the third stage of the 2026 Vuelta Ciclista a Venezuela, covering the route in 04:04:37. With this victory, the Team Sistecrédito rider also takes the leader's jersey in the general classification, snatching it from Jeferson Armando Ruiz Acuña, who had been first at the end of the previous stage. The race Team Sistecrédito placed two men in the first two positions: Sebastian Alexander Castaño Muñoz finished at +0:10 from his teammate, while Brandon Alejandro Rojas Vega (GW Erco Sportfitness) completed the podium at +0:19. Fourth place went to Erik Pozo Robles (Best PC Ecuador) at +0:30, ahead of Jeferson Armando Ruiz Acuña (GW Erco Sportfitness) at +0:40. Stage results Jose Urian Caro (Team Sistecrédito) — 04:04:37 Sebastian Alexander Castaño Muñoz (Team Sistecrédito) +0:10 Brandon Alejandro Rojas Vega (GW Erco Sportfitness) +0:19 Erik Pozo Robles (Best PC Ecuador) +0:30 Jeferson Armando Ruiz Acuña (GW Erco Sportfitness) +0:40 General classification Jose Urian Caro (Team Sistecrédito) — 11:06:30 Sebastian Alexander Castaño Muñoz (Team Sistecrédito) +0:07 Brandon Alejandro Rojas Vega (GW Erco Sportfitness) +0:27 The change at the top of the standings is clear-cut: Ruiz Acuña, first before this stage, slips to fourth place. The race continues tomorrow with a new stage.