The 61st edition of the Vuelta al Táchira opened with Arlex José Méndez, a 20-year-old from the Venezuelan club Alicanto Consulting, conquering victory at the Socopó finish line after 214 kilometers of racing.

The race result was decided by a group sprint in which Méndez beat his compatriots Edwin Yair Torres (Loteria Tachira) and Nicolas David Gomez, a 25-year-old with previous competitive experience in Italy with Colpack Ballan and Hopplà, now riding for GW Erco SportFitness.

Today, the second stage of the competition will take place from Socopó to San Cristobal.

FINISH ORDER

1 Méndez Arlex José Alicanto Consulting G Kino Tachira 05:41:41

2 Torres Edwin Yair Lotería del Táchira Servitel ,,

3 Gomez Nicolas David GW Erco SportFitness ,,

4 Goyo Jesus Miguel Fina Arroz CES Multimarcas Bancamiga ,,

5 Arocha Reinaldo Politachira Heidy Lee Sport TVN Norte ,,

6 Guerrero Juan Esteban Pío Rico Cycling Team ,,

7 Gomez Luis António Fina Arroz CES Multimarcas Bancamiga ,,

8 Novoa Leonidas Sebastián Team Fam Birdman Level Up ,,

9 Rojas Brandon Alejandro GW Erco SportFitness ,,

10 Guerrero Yenfron Jesus Politachira Heidy Lee Sport TVN Norte