Volta a Catalunya, 23-29 March 2026

[tobydawq]

Was such mega boring stage. And must admit Kirby was very annoying with his attempts of being humorous..

Next!

It was not particularly boring for a 'flat' sprint stage...

 

[logeardaddy]

If someone could persuade Veistroffer to continue wearing the climber's jersey, Magnus could wear the points jersey tomorrow. - unless Godon preempts him, then Magnus could show off the leader's jersey.

 

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If someone could persuade Veistroffer to continue wearing the climber's jersey, Magnus could wear the points jersey tomorrow. - unless Godon preempts him, then Magnus could show off the leader's jersey.

there's a fixed order of the leader jerseys, so unfortunately this won't be the case.

In this race, they are pretty much impossible to distinguish anyway, though.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Stage 3, a well designed mid mountain parcours:

Since there are essentially no sprinters to get rid of or ride for, this could be a big break opportunity.

 

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it looks quite windy as well. Mainly tailwind in the 2nd half (which should be good for the break), but some cross/tail parts as well, mainly in the final 30k.

 

[P4rthen0n]

Stage 3, a well designed mid mountain parcours:

Since there are essentially no sprinters to get rid of or ride for, this could be a big break opportunity.

Almeida launched a 40km solo attack in last year's Tour de Suisse, in a stage similar to this one.
Doubt he'll do the same today tho.
This is looks perfect for the breakaway.

 

[Netserk]

breakaway on the training schedule

 

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last time they (more or less) did this stage, it certainly delivered. But back then the weather wasn't quite like today, and it came much later in the race.

Volta Ciclista a Catalunya 2022 Stage 6 results

Volta Ciclista a Catalunya 2022 Stage 6 from Salou to Cambrils was won by Richard Carapaz before Sergio Higuita and Kaden Groves. Sergio Higuita was leading the general classification.

www.procyclingstats.com

 

[Eddy Evenepoel]

Dissapointing break, maybe we can hope for madness now on Lleberes.

 

[Netserk]

Dissapointing break, maybe we can hope for madness now on Lleberes.

geesus will entertain soon

 

[tobydawq]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2036782146140991854

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A bit weird? But okay, he has indeed had a tough schedule in March with Strade, Tirreno and Sanremo. I wouldn't imagine lots of riders combining that with Catalunya.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

I am becoming a big fan of bpatist vestroffer

 

[memyselfandI]

No TV broadcast yet..now how nice is that, what's the point, when all the fun is in the making of escape group at the beginning of a stage, no?

 

[tobydawq]

No TV broadcast yet..now how nice is that, what's the point, when all the fun is in the making of escape group at the beginning of a stage, no?

It seems like there was zero fun in the formation of that group? It just went away right after the start.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

The Magician isn't a strong enough climber to ride for GC here, but I don't really see why he shouldn't do today's stage before leaving the race. He hasn't exactly looked tired the first two days.

 

[Boehmand]

Brisk crosswinds today, it could become more exiting than the profile suggests, especially when they reach the flat part at the end.

 

[erode]

Frustrating how the coverage is completely ruined by Carlton Kirby - why is he still around?!

 

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https://twitter.com/x/status/2036782146140991854

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A bit weird? But okay, he has indeed had a tough schedule in March with Strade, Tirreno and Sanremo. I wouldn't imagine lots of riders combining that with Catalunya.

could also be visa related. Astana may need those four days later on in the spring.

edit: five even, if he used yesterday as a travel day. He seems to live in Andorra

 

[Netserk]

v$ne down and out : (

 

[Sciatic]

Vine out, Olivira might be

 

[YavorD]

v$ne down and out : (

Not out.
At least not yet.

Edit: Out already.

 

[Sciatic]

Not out.
At least not yet.

the way he shook his head no when they came over with a new bike seemed to indicate he decided he was done.

 

[YavorD]

the way he shook his head no when they came over with a new bike seemed to indicate he decided he was done.

Yes, it was quite confusing, but he's officially out now.

 

[fenns]

Vine seemed quite keen to dnf

 

[RedheadDane]

Vine seemed quite keen to dnf

Apparently, he still got some pain in his wrist from the kangaroo crash.