Itzulia Basque Country 2026, April 6-11

[Samu Cuenca]

He‘s elite at banking as well? That‘s quite the diverse range of talents.

Baking, banking, bonking, this kid can do it all with style.

 

[memyselfandI]

Great ride, proper 19 rage there and what descending style, jeeezz!

But not the chosen one by far, just yet. Needs a GT. Still I dunno is TdF wise? Could clean handful of weeklongs this year. Liege going to be something with this kid. Get him to the Vuelta and Lombardia..

 

[red_flanders]

Fatigue might have played a role, but for a rider with Del Toro’s potential—especially at a team like UAE—it’s not a great look.

I think people often underestimate how costly poor positioning can be until it really comes back to hurt you. On top of that, he spent a lot of energy chasing down Lipo on his own, and then the group started hesitating—pulling, then not pulling. It turned into a mess. At times, he seems unsure tactically and could benefit from clearer guidance.

It didn’t help that he eventually got dropped, but the underlying tactical issues are still valid.

People are often in bad position because of fatigue. It all works together. It's a hell of a lot easier to be at the front all the time when you feel fantastic.

People are always like, "Why isn't he on the front?". He's freaking tired, that's why! He's trying to catch some draft for a while and hoping the attack doesn't come at the wrong time, 'cause he's not going to be able to respond.

The ceaseless, harsh tactical critiques often seem to miss the most important factor. Fatigue or lack thereof.

 

[proffate]

So Lipowitz isn't riding because Roglic is behind, and Roglic isn't riding because Lipowitz is up the road. Make it make sense.

this guy has never raced a crit

 

[Coppi-Bartali]

How many days has Del Toro raced since the end of the 2025 Giro d'Italia? Last year, he was among those who raced the most days in the peloton in his second professional year. This year he must be among those who raced the most as well.

 

[ashhutch1997]

this guy has never raced a crit

I've raced for over 20 years but ok 🤷

 

[Rechtschreibfehler]

How many days has Del Toro raced since the end of the 2025 Giro d'Italia? Last year, he was among those who raced the most days in the peloton in his second professional year. This year he must be among those who raced the most as well.

18 days. Seixas e.g. has raced 9, Roglic 11 and Vingegaard 15 and Remco 23.

 

[QueenStagiaire]

How many days has Del Toro raced since the end of the 2025 Giro d'Italia? Last year, he was among those who raced the most days in the peloton in his second professional year. This year he must be among those who raced the most as well.

49 days since the Giro, 18 this season so far

 

[Netserk]

People are often in bad position because of fatigue. It all works together. It's a hell of a lot easier to be at the front all the time when you feel fantastic.

People are always like, "Why isn't he on the front?". He's freaking tired, that's why! He's trying to catch some draft for a while and hoping the attack doesn't come at the wrong time, 'cause he's not going to be able to respond.

The ceaseless, harsh tactical critiques often seem to miss the most important factor. Fatigue or lack thereof.

if he was so fatigued , do you think he spent his energy well on the climb ?

 

[red_flanders]

if he was so fatigued , do you think he spent his energy well on the climb ?

"If"? He obviously was. That you don't like him doesn't mean he did anything wrong. My point is that examining his every move with a microscope misses the point that he simply didn't have it.

 

[AnotherArmChair]

Tune into the highlights , heard there was a crash on the decent , knew it was Landa before anyone said a thing ...Mikkel !!!!

 

[Coppi-Bartali]

The GC gaps are insane. Imagine this kid with better domestiques.
God damn!

Today Decathlon was the strongest team.McNulty, Del Toro´s last domestique, was dropped by Decathlon's third domestique. Performance matters, not name. In UAE Tour, Decathlon was the strongest team, but Felix Gall faltered.

You talk as if they're having Picnic´s performance.

 

[ChewbaccaDefense]

Damn, threaded that needl

this guy has never raced a crit

Quality comment.

 

[ChewbaccaDefense]

I've raced for over 20 years but ok 🤷

I think you took the comment far too seriously.

 

[CyclistAbi]

Congratulations to Paul Seixas for winning the stage in an impressive fashion.

Rogla and Lipo superb tactically and i really enjoyed it. As a cherry on top a mini stomp done by Rogla at the end of the stage for the fans. So it's in between the oldest and the youngest now and lets see on how that one pans out.

 

[Tonton]

Big win, really big win for Paul Seixas. Bitter sweet, because I have always been a Landa fan and I hope that he recovers soon and gets another win before saying goodbye. Great Champion.

 

[Peter von]

Love that once Seixas flew away, Bora bros and Del Torro just started creating some drama amongst themselves instead of chasing, great fun.

 

[search]

I didn't see Vauquelin's crash either. Just saw it reported on social media. Don't know if he's hurt

Vauquelin did crash indeed, but doesn't sound like it's the reason for his time loss. He just felt empty in general, also on Monday already, despite finishing 2nd. He first thought it could be due to the heat, but nutrition is a possible reason as well.

Tombé et « juste vide », Kévin Vauquelin abandonne ses ambitions au général du Tour du Pays basque

Deuxième du général au départ de la deuxième étape du Tour du Pays basque, Kévin Vauquelin est tombé, mardi. Revenu dans le peloton, il s'est ensuite senti « dans le rouge » et « juste vide », terminant 31e à 4'13''.

www.lequipe.fr

 

[Coppi-Bartali]

Vauquelin has always been inconsistent. Vauquelin, Onley, Enric Mas in Itzulia... Almeida's 2025 season is the proof of how can it be inflated a trophy haul and overrating a season by choosing the right schedule avoiding top rivals.

 

[jonan92]

There are reports that Landa crashed due to the medical car. The driver has been expelled from the race

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Landa is out of the race, but he's been very fortunate not to break anything this time around.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2041801434056855720

View: https://x.com/soudalquickstep/status/2041801434056855720

 

[Berniece]

How is Axel Laurance on steep finishes?

 

[pelotonIQ]

I will instantly become a fan if Seixas attacks on steep part of Bikotx-gane climb. Give the fans a show.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

How is Axel Laurance on steep finishes?

I think he will struggle a bit against the competition here.

 

[canina82]

Landa is out of the race, but he's been very fortunate not to break anything this time around.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2041801434056855720

View: https://x.com/soudalquickstep/status/2041801434056855720

Great news!