Itzulia Basque Country 2025, April 7th-12th

[Tim Cahill]

We are about to witness the longest '2.9k' stretch of road in history.

Where do you see these gaps already?

2025 Itzulia Basque Country

The 2nd Stage of 2025 Itzulia Basque Country was won by Caleb Ewan of INEOS Grenadiers.

firstcycling.com

 

[Mayomaniac]

Sainbayar inside the top 20, it is happening, the horde is coming!

 

[postmanhat]

Missed the race. Who was doing the leadout for Ineos, Laurance?

In theory, they have a great sprint train with guys like Turner and Tarling not having much on the Ineos schedule for a while after Sunday. Really didn't think Ewan would start benefitting from it so quickly.

 

[QueenStagiaire]

Missed the race. Who was doing the leadout for Ineos, Laurance?

In theory, they have a great sprint train with guys like Turner and Tarling not having much on the Ineos schedule for a while after Sunday. Really didn't think Ewan would start benefitting from it so quickly.

Laurance got up to the front late and couldn‘t do a leadout anymore, I think it was Heiduk riding before that.

 

[QueenStagiaire]

Apparently they‘ve really given everybody the same time, why can‘t the jury follow the rules?

 

[tobydawq]

Apparently they‘ve really given everybody the same time, why can‘t the jury follow the rules?

Because it's bad for the race.

 

[Unchained]

Axel Zingle had team burning lots of energy for nothing. Only 2 riders didn't get ST from Ewan. Some racing tomorrow

 

[Sciatic]

You are hardly likely to see sprinters at this race when there is one sprint opportunity, and there is Schelderpris tomorrow and Ineos is not competeting.

Ah, excellent point. Riders would absolutely not want to miss the 6th monument!

 

[Netserk]

We are about to witness the longest '2.9k' stretch of road in history.

UWN!

 

[Tim Cahill]

UWN!

Was half-joking but they've actually gone and done it, Ray Charles on the race jury using illmaestro's borrowed tape measure doing the business for Pello Bilbao.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Pello bilbao given the same time, joy for cycling fans globally. Fantastic that the organizers prioritized rider safety and the quality of the race, rather than arbitrary things like rules.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Was half-joking but they've actually gone and done it, Ray Charles on the race jury using illmaestro's borrowed tape measure doing the business for Pello Bilbao.

Guernica on My Mind was one of his biggest hits.

 

[search]

Looks like last time they did tomorrow's finish was 2009?! Can't find full coverage, unfortunately, but here are some highlights at least:

View: https://youtu.be/Fb_aCEPgn34?t=307


" In the closing moments of the race, the stars attacked. Damiano Cunego (Lampre), Joaquim Rodriguez (Caisse d'Epargne), Samuel Sanchez (Euskaltel-Euskadi) and Alberto Contador (Astana) were the first to reach the final mountain classification of the day, on the Alto de Lazkaomendi. On the descent, Sanchez tried to distance himself from the lead group, but he was not able to escape. As a result, the fans in Ataun saw a group of 21 riders in a sprint for first in which Luis Leon Sanchez emerged victorious. "

(in the end, they went south to Ataun for an additional 2k of flat back then, but the climb+descent was the same)

 

[Cookster15]

Congrats to Ewan. Nice to see him win a WT race for Ineos. It seemed like he might retire for lack of motivation not so long ago.

 

[Potomac]

Looks like stage three should be interesting.

 

[noob]

Tinyguy winning made me happy to see on pcs

 

[KZD]

Good win for Ewan. Nys is my pick for tomorrow.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

Nys is my pick for tomorrow.

If the big boys want to, they can try to drop him 35km from the finish. If they can't or won't, then it's hard to see who would be able to beat him that is able to survive that climb. Alaphilippe, Schachmann... they should be slower atm. He will do his best to survive not only because it would mean he gets a shot at the stage, but also because it would be a good test for FW. The climb closer to the finish is less steep and shorter, if they couldn't drop him on the penultimate climb, i doubt they'll be able to drop him so close to the finish.

 

[search]

The climb closer to the finish is less steep and shorter

it's short, but not less steep. The final climb is basically 800m at 15% + some false flat. The average numbers are misleading

edit: profile

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

it's short, but not less steep. The final climb is basically 800m at 15% + some false flat. The average numbers are misleading

edit: profile

The max steepness isn't the issue for him i think, just that it can't be too long (compared to punchy climbers). So the average over that length is less steep. It being steeper for 800m isn't an issue imho.

 

[KenFiamingo]

Any chance Nys will actually try to drop the rest on the climb? In the 6km downhill to the finish, there's no coming back.

 

[Devil's Elbow]

The max steepness isn't the issue for him i think, just that it can't be too long (compared to punchy climbers). So the average over that length is less steep. It being steeper for 800m isn't an issue imho.

I would say it's still a little bit harder than ideal for him, especially with the previous climb in the legs, but this is definitely the kind of stage where you can be 10-15 seconds back at the KOM, latch back on because the 3 or 4 riders ahead of you aren't working together and then win the sprint.

 

[altigraphs]

Took a first look, nice!
I like the design, only question I have: what about the scale of the profiles? Isn't 10,000 meters for the y axis a bit high?

I'm glad you like it! What profile has you seen with 10.000 meters?

 

[altigraphs]

Morning peeps, a quick summary of today's stage, which is loaded with small climbs:

Stage 3: Zarautz > Beasain

🏷️ Mountain
📏 Distance: 157 km
📈 Ascent: 3200 m
⛰️ Climbs: 7

Stage detail: https://www.altigraphs.com/en/itzulia-basque-country-2025/stage-3-stage-3

Maega (km 17)

🏷️ Category 4
📏 Distance: 4.07 km
📈 Ascent: 133 m
📐 Average grade: 4.07%
Climb details: https://www.altigraphs.com/en/climb-profile/jb8tc4/meaga-desde-oikia

Andazarrate (km 40)

🏷️ Category 2
📏 Distance: 16.91 km
📈 Ascent: 463 m
📐 Average grade: 2.74%
Climb details: https://www.altigraphs.com/en/climb-profile/6327c6/andazarrate-from-zarautz

Alkiza (km 51)

🏷️ Category 3
📏 Distance: 3.99 km
📈 Ascent: 259 m
📐 Average grade: 6.50%
Climb details: https://www.altigraphs.com/en/climb-profile/w259t0/alto-de-alkiza-from-asteasu

Santa Ageda (km 70)
🏷️ Category 2
📏 Distance: 9.00 km
📈 Ascent: 632 m
📐 Average grade: 7.03%
Climb details: https://www.altigraphs.com/en/climb-profile/0d4930/santa-ageda-from-tolosa

Mandubia (km 88)
🏷️ Category 2
📏 Distance: 10.41 km
📈 Ascent: 431 m
📐 Average grade: 4.14%
Climb details: https://www.altigraphs.com/en/climb-profile/791bc3/mandubia-from-nuarbe

Gaintza (km 121)

🏷️ Category 3
📏 Distance: 2.26 km
📈 Ascent: 265 m
📐 Average grade: 11.74%
Climb details: https://www.altigraphs.com/en/climb-profile/mvjc3p/muro-de-gaintza-from-zaldivia

Lazkaomendi (km 153)
🏷️ Category 3
📏 Distance: 2.30 km
📈 Ascent: 174 m
📐 Average grade: 7.59%
Climb details: https://www.altigraphs.com/en/climb-profile/w9sk8y/lazkaomendi-from-zaldibia

 

[Rechtschreibfehler]

I'm glad you like it! What profile has you seen with 10.000 meters?

This for example, you'll see what I mean:

Amiens > Rouen | Stage 4 - Tour de France 2025

Profile of the stage 4 of Tour de France 2025 starting at Amiens and finishing at Rouen. Informacion ampliada de los puertos clave.

www.altigraphs.com