Vuelta a Guatemala 2026 cycling race

Overview

The 65th edition of the Vuelta Ciclística Internacional a Guatemala is scheduled to run from October 23 to November 1, 2026, covering approximately 1,447 kilometers across ten stages. Prior to the start, the Ecuadorian team Best PC Ecuador withdrew from the competition, citing medical unavailability and visa issues for potential substitutes.

Following the commencement of the race, Guatemalan cyclist José David Canastuj of ECA Electricidad took the general classification lead after the second stage, holding a five-second advantage over Colombian rider Cristian David Rico. While Colombian Johan Steven Rubio won the inaugural stage, Rico secured the second stage victory.

By the conclusion of the fourth stage, which spanned 119.3 kilometers from San Felipe to San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta, Costa Rican cyclist Alejandro Granados took over the lead in the general classification. Granados successfully defended his position at the top of the standings, followed by José Canastuj in second and Cristian Rico in third. The fourth stage was won by Colombian Jonathan Chaves of the NU Colombia team, who finished with the same time as Guatemalan rider Wilson Chonay.

Entities

Vuelta a Guatemala · Guatemala · Alejandro Granados · José David Canastuj · ECA Electricidad

Timeline

1 day ago

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Vuelta a Guatemala 2026: Alejandro Granados maintains overall lead
Costa Rican Alejandro Granados holds the overall lead in the 65th Vuelta a Guatemala 2026 after stage four, won by Colombia's Jonathan Chaves.
3 days ago

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Vuelta a Guatemala 2026: José Canastuj takes general classification lead
Guatemalan rider José Canastuj leads the 65th Vuelta a Guatemala after stage two, holding a five-second lead over Colombia's Cristian Rico.
7 days ago

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Vuelta a Guatemala 2026 cycling race details and team updates
The 65th Vuelta a Guatemala begins October 23, featuring 10 stages and 19 teams, though Ecuador's Best PC team has withdrawn due to medical issues.

Sources

antorchadeportiva.com · emisorasunidas.com · esciclismo.com · knal4quiche.com · lahora.gt · prensa-latina.cu · prensalibre.com · sanluishoy.com.mx · tn23.tv

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