Sergio Chumil continues to shine in the Vuelta a Asturias 2026. The Guatemalan cyclist from the Burgos Burpellet BH team completed a solid third stage between Figueras and Vegadeo, crossing the finish line in 14th position, just 26 seconds behind the winner, the Mexican Edgar Cadena. who excelled with a solo escape with 22 kilometers to go and stopped the clock at 4:08:34. Chumil arrived integrated into the main group where the strong men of the general classification were also found.
The stage was marked by high mountains and a highly selective route that tested the best climbers in the peloton. The Guatemalan once again responded at the level of the favorites on a key day, demonstrating the regularity and resistance that has characterized him throughout the competition and that consolidates him as one of the most solid Latin American runners in the Spanish event.
With this result, Chumil confirms a positive trend that he had already shown in previous competitions such as O Gran Camiño, where he was also the best Latin American in several stages. His ability to stay with the favorites in the most demanding mountain sections is the clearest sign of his growth within European professional cycling, where he is increasingly establishing himself as a reference for Guatemalan sport.
A ninth place that is worth gold
In the general classification, the lead remains in the hands of the Colombian Nairo Quintana with a total time of 10:50:30, while Chumil is in ninth position, 4 minutes and 1 second behind the leader, remaining firmly in the top 10 in the absence of the last day that will be held this Sunday.
The Guatemalan will seek to close the Vuelta a Asturias among the top ten, a result that would represent one of the most important achievements of his career in international cycling.
With the last stage to be played, Sergio Chumil has the opportunity to close with a flourish a performance that is already historic for Guatemalan cycling. Staying in the top 10 of a test of this level against runners of the stature of Nairo Quintana confirms that the chapín has the level to compete with the best in the world and that his projection on the European circuit continues to rise.