{"id":1842909,"date":"2026-03-23T11:34:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T08:34:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1842909"},"modified":"2026-03-23T11:34:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T08:34:50","slug":"as-it-happened-french-champion-holds-off-olympic-champion-to-take-stage-1-at-volta-a-catalunya-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1842909","title":{"rendered":"As it happened: French champion holds off Olympic champion to take stage 1 at Volta a Catalunya 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-2560-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nlive-article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero hero-live news-article widget-hero widget-hero-fter-review\">\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\" class=\"news-article\">\n<div class=\"header-container\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRoad\n<\/li>\n<li>\nVolta a Catalunya\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<header>\n<div class=\"header-sub-container\">\n<h1 class=\"review-title-long \">As it happened: French champion holds off Olympic champion to take stage 1 at Volta a Catalunya 2026<\/h1>\n<h2>Dorian Godon took the win for Ineos Grenadiers ahead of Remco Evenepoel by the finest of margins with Tom Pidcock holding on for third after launching early<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<div class=\"byline\">\nLive-reports<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nTim Bonville-Ginn <\/span><span><br \/>\nlast updated<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:29:51Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n23 March 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<nav class=\"socialite-widget box less-space \" data-contexturl=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/volta-a-catalunya-stage-1-live-big-names-battle-it-out-in-a-week-of-tough-racing\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"socialite\">\n<ul class=\"socialite-widget-ul\">\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-facebook\">\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-twitter\">\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-pinterest\">\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-email\"><\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"ml-1 sm:ml-1.5 font-base text-sm\"><span class=\"visible hidden sm:inline-block\">Comments<\/span><span class=\"font-normal\">(0)<\/span><span>()<\/span><\/span><\/nav>\n<aside class=\"mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-700 mb-2 text-[12px] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-700 [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here\u2019s how it works.\n<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<figure>\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 600px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><figcaption class=\"mt-2\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: \u00a9 Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo\" class=\"contents\" data-only-inline=\"1\">\n<div class=\"visible flex flex-row flex-nowrap sticky max-lg:-ml-5 top-[60px] sm:top-0 z-[9994] w-screen lg:w-full h-[50px] bg-white p-0 mb-5 border-neutral-200 border border-solid\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Variants:Inline\" data-analytics-id=\"sticky-nav\" id=\"sticky-nav--inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"sticky-nav\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-row w-full h-full overflow-x-scroll overflow-y-hidden tracking-normal overscroll-x-contain\" id=\"sticky-nav__scroll-container\"><span class=\"pl-4 my-auto text-base font-semibold font-article-heading lg:pl-3 lg:text-sm whitespace-nowrap uppercase\">Jump to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-row w-auto border-y-0\">\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\nborder-b-[3px] border-b-[var(--jumpto-underline-color)] border-solid font-semibold \" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Race situation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>172.8km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Attack!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>KOM (Alt de Romany\u00e0)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Intermediate sprint (Salt)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>130km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>100km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>KOM (Alt de Sant Hilari Sacalm)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Intermediate sprint (Arb\u00facies)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>70km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>60km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>50km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>40km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>30km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>20km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>10km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Dropped!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>5km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Flamme Rouge<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Stage 1 Top 10<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>General Classification after stage 1<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"pinned-content\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-pinned-content widget-contentparsed-pinned-content widget-pinned news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div class=\" article-body \">\n<div class>\n<p id=\"e8b0707e-10a5-41dd-984f-3b105b5bac79\"><strong>Volta a Catalunya 2026 Preview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Volta a Catalunya 2026 Route<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"d7d4d28c-edcd-44d9-9da1-4c0450a720db\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gn6REQW4jeCQk5xVcThjnJ-960-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gn6REQW4jeCQk5xVcThjnJ-960-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gn6REQW4jeCQk5xVcThjnJ-960-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gn6REQW4jeCQk5xVcThjnJ-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gn6REQW4jeCQk5xVcThjnJ-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gn6REQW4jeCQk5xVcThjnJ-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Stage 1 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Volta a Catalunya)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-race-situation\"><span>Race situation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"b81202d2-4989-45b8-83d0-fdb61e437bbb-0\">Dorian Godon took the win for Ineos Grenadiers ahead of Remco Evenepoel by the finest of margins with Tom Pidcock holding on for third after launching early<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"live-feed-multipage\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-live-feed-multipage widget-contentparsed-live-feed-multipage news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default multipage widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div class=\"button wcp-live-feed-reload\">Refresh <\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-20T15:07:14+00:00\">2026-03-20T15:07:14.529Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9a6054c0-d28c-4379-850c-a700166d0be6\">Hola! Welcome to the opening stage of the Volta a Catalunya 2026, live on <em>Cyclingnews!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T11:25:14+00:00\">2026-03-23T11:25:14.076Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"682fdece-4acc-4124-991b-ef7f91cdb0d0\">The race is peppered with superstars this year with Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike), Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), Jo\u00e3o Almeida (UAE Team Emirates-XRG), Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5), Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), Oscar Onley (Ineos Grenadiers), Giulio Ciccone, Derek Gee-West, Mattias Skjelmose (all Lidl-Trek), Mikel Landa (Soudal-QuickStep), Felix Gall, Matt Riccitello (both Decathlon-CMA CGM), Richard Crapaz (EF Education-EasyPost), Lenny Martinez, Santiago Buitrago (both Bahrain Victorious), and many more besides all racing.<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Crunch time in the Pyrenees for Jonas Vingegaard, Remco Evenepoel and Tom Pidcock \u2013 Analysing the contenders for the 2026 Volta a Catalunya<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"b80852d7-c411-4018-85a6-587006d5a1c2\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tdMM9USiVzeJJ9QkhvYSBE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tdMM9USiVzeJJ9QkhvYSBE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tdMM9USiVzeJJ9QkhvYSBE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tdMM9USiVzeJJ9QkhvYSBE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tdMM9USiVzeJJ9QkhvYSBE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tdMM9USiVzeJJ9QkhvYSBE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T11:26:29+00:00\">2026-03-23T11:26:29.735Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"fd5af222-4f71-4ba2-bb80-9e3175d90bf2\">Vingegaard comes into the raise on a high after absolutely decimating the field in a brutal Paris-Nice on his way to his Giro d&#8217;Italia debut&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8216;A tough race full of challenges&#8217; \u2013 Jonas Vingegaard in high spirits as Volta a Catalunya marks another key stop on the road to the Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"9c7fc766-7315-4bc3-827c-f8af63d511b9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEj5QjJVMZwR6LSkVbohCD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEj5QjJVMZwR6LSkVbohCD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEj5QjJVMZwR6LSkVbohCD-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEj5QjJVMZwR6LSkVbohCD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEj5QjJVMZwR6LSkVbohCD-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEj5QjJVMZwR6LSkVbohCD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T11:27:27+00:00\">2026-03-23T11:27:27.546Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e4cd384d-1169-4af8-8719-e8c0ce3c677c\">After escaping the snowed in island of Tenerife, Evenepoel wants to taste victory again&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8216;It&#8217;s time to win one again&#8217; \u2013 Remco Evenepoel escapes the Mount Teide snow to chase first WorldTour stage race win in three years at Volta a Catalunya<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"f3046462-ada5-4637-bb03-6eaa8a5f0bde\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJ9CLuJ3sQ5EoFSuis27aS-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJ9CLuJ3sQ5EoFSuis27aS-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJ9CLuJ3sQ5EoFSuis27aS-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJ9CLuJ3sQ5EoFSuis27aS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJ9CLuJ3sQ5EoFSuis27aS-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJ9CLuJ3sQ5EoFSuis27aS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T11:29:18+00:00\">2026-03-23T11:29:18.623Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0b677790-3d6f-4e3f-b518-235556c9a138\">Pidcock was oh so close to taking Milan-San Remo on Saturday and missed out by just half a wheel thanks to being caught on the wrong side of Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s wheel as the sprint started, but can he make amends in the mountains of Catalonia?<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8216;I can&#8217;t help but be disappointed&#8217; &#8211; Tom Pidcock knows he was close to beating Tadej Poga\u010dar at Milan-San Remo but missed an opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"3cf86836-a7b6-4806-91db-d87946b5966f\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrSxyYj6PAqxjhccP5wcrh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrSxyYj6PAqxjhccP5wcrh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrSxyYj6PAqxjhccP5wcrh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrSxyYj6PAqxjhccP5wcrh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrSxyYj6PAqxjhccP5wcrh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrSxyYj6PAqxjhccP5wcrh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T11:31:36+00:00\">2026-03-23T11:31:36.792Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b344c9f6-658f-4fb0-aec1-d856fa674694\">The neutral start comes at 12:50 local time with the flag set to be waved to start racing 10 minutes after that.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T11:34:50+00:00\">2026-03-23T11:34:50.876Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8efeed9a-acfa-4513-8fb8-ed5e621f96f7\">Sign on, team presentations and interviews are well underway in Sant Feliu de Gu\u00edxols&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"559cb368-925e-43e9-8eff-25d9569d4b67\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4miJPEgE3ufPCdY6UDsLA-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4miJPEgE3ufPCdY6UDsLA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4miJPEgE3ufPCdY6UDsLA-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4miJPEgE3ufPCdY6UDsLA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4miJPEgE3ufPCdY6UDsLA-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4miJPEgE3ufPCdY6UDsLA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T11:40:55+00:00\">2026-03-23T11:40:55.830Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"53dbc4fd-3377-47d3-b707-357a83245511\">The opening stage has the same finishing kilometres as the opening day last year that was won by emerging superstar, Matthew Brennan (Visma-Lease a Bike). This year, the organisers have plonked a whacking great category one climb in the middle of the day, the Al de Sant Hilari Sacalm, which is 14.6km long with an average gradient of 3% but max kicks of 8%.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"076c9479-e171-4771-b2fe-2048f362395b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gn6REQW4jeCQk5xVcThjnJ-960-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gn6REQW4jeCQk5xVcThjnJ-960-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gn6REQW4jeCQk5xVcThjnJ-960-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gn6REQW4jeCQk5xVcThjnJ-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gn6REQW4jeCQk5xVcThjnJ-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gn6REQW4jeCQk5xVcThjnJ-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Volta a Catalunya)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T11:43:38+00:00\">2026-03-23T11:43:38.714Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"89643ea0-4f7e-499b-9675-2d19f98830bb\">The stage, as seen from last year, can suit the fast men. However, riders such as Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) have also succeeded on this stage, it is very open. It could be someone like Dorian Godon (Ineos Grenadiers) or a GC man with a good kick like Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe). Only time will tell!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T11:57:07+00:00\">2026-03-23T11:57:07.437Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9e9ef33b-62bc-4065-8b0a-78493ebf0275\">The neutral start has happened and the riders have about 10 minutes to get settled in before racing begins and they start climbing almost immediately with the category three Alt de Romany\u00e0, 4.4km long with an average gradient of 3.8% and a max kicker of 8%. That starts a mere 3km into the race!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T11:58:03+00:00\">2026-03-23T11:58:03.027Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e0c504fb-9f9f-40db-8561-ba5d8c0d6a91\">The neutral zone is 5.5km long today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:01:46+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:01:46.791Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-172-8km-to-go\"><span>172.8km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"3df60625-a174-41cb-b6b6-17b6271a0fcb\">161 riders start the Volta a Catalunya 2026 stage 1 in Sant Feliu de Gu\u00edxols.The riders immediately plunge down a -5% descent before heading onto the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:11:38+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:11:38.552Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"6ecefb14-24eb-49de-ba8e-9774767c2c4a\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarche)<br \/>Unai Aznar (Euskaltel-Euskadi)<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"8d2da277-f40d-4947-93d8-e92f18507561\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G2WBZbLmVEVVn8gNU6GctP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G2WBZbLmVEVVn8gNU6GctP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G2WBZbLmVEVVn8gNU6GctP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G2WBZbLmVEVVn8gNU6GctP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G2WBZbLmVEVVn8gNU6GctP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G2WBZbLmVEVVn8gNU6GctP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:13:07+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:13:07.004Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"171b39b0-beb0-42e4-b3eb-f620ef33bb25\">The start was actually delayed to several riders having various issues. But now the riders are racing with several attacks trying to follow Veistroffer and Aznar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:13:31+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:13:31.787Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7d7c02e4-8840-4fc4-9b6d-04b56dfd5217\">Tyler Stites (Modern Adventure) has joined the lead group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:16:08+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:16:08.862Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6c74b0fd-fdd5-46e5-9e3a-2a32404ade15\">The break splits with U. Aznar and Vestroffer being chased by Stites as well as Josh Burnett (Burgos-Burpellet-BH) and Hugo Aznar (Kern Pharma) who are just 15&#8243; behind the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:17:53+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:17:53.690Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f4db56fb-520a-4708-adb8-323f010b334e\">Veistroffer has now dropped everyone and is pushing on solo with a group of four chasing at about 20&#8243; as they are about to crest the first climb of the day already, the Alt de Romany\u00e0. with Unai back in a group with his brother, Hugo&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"33ab0272-abf4-4e29-9db9-5f1a2479e9e8\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvhE8wGpAREnDps2FB2Nkc-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvhE8wGpAREnDps2FB2Nkc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvhE8wGpAREnDps2FB2Nkc-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvhE8wGpAREnDps2FB2Nkc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvhE8wGpAREnDps2FB2Nkc-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvhE8wGpAREnDps2FB2Nkc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:18:16+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:18:16.013Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"49e732df-a452-4113-b787-a2d696d79d9c\">The peloton are now over two minutes down on the leader.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:22:09+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:22:09.253Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"05e0adef-0104-42ba-88fd-25e6c6149a7c\">Veistroffer crossed the top of the Alt de Romany\u00e0 first and takes the three points.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:27:36+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:27:36.801Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-alt-de-romanya\"><span>KOM (Alt de Romany\u00e0)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"6c1f1a95-7c0d-4b8a-ac00-db8803f64785\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Veistroffer (LOI) 3pts<br \/>2. Burnett (BBH) 2pts<br \/>3. Stites (MAP) 1pt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:28:06+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:28:06.101Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a5cb503b-0e43-4c03-8b80-ae233c12f485\">The gap between Veistroffer and the peloton is now almost four minutes. The Frenchman has over 20 seconds on the chasers, still.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:29:12+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:29:12.853Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7a8c483b-425c-434b-ba83-49d45655b9d6\">Veistroffer has had quite the start to the year with a stage win and a spell in the leader&#8217;s jersey at the Tour of Oman as well as a heroic week at the Tour Down Under where he showed off his breakaway skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:29:57+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:29:57.615Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"bc8faa7f-1c40-4d23-a494-6a69c72ff873\">Veistroffer finally backs into the chasing group and we now have five riders together at three minutes and 50 seconds ahead of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:31:33+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:31:33.837Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"131f8436-e056-4150-97dc-411c7635519c\">About 18km to the first of three intermediate sprints. The first one comes in the town of Salt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:36:54+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:36:54.639Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9bd2990b-37b4-44cb-ae7e-9cd27c034a5f\">Burnett has already had one very good week long stage race in Spain this year where he took the mountains jersey at the Vuelta a Andalucia. He also finished second in the New Zealand national road race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:37:14+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:37:14.187Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c268072a-f6cd-43ed-926e-fa039381cf41\">The gap has inched out to four minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:40:44+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:40:44.585Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3e3f6efb-7bfc-4740-bf22-f0329ca78049\">The peloton hasn&#8217;t really settled into a controlling pattern just yet with various teams working out who is the favourite for today and the week as a whole&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"8194e487-2686-4334-b4e9-20e12f9a191b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8L6iutCt8XgkKcPqG9HyEN-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8L6iutCt8XgkKcPqG9HyEN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8L6iutCt8XgkKcPqG9HyEN-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8L6iutCt8XgkKcPqG9HyEN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8L6iutCt8XgkKcPqG9HyEN-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8L6iutCt8XgkKcPqG9HyEN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:43:10+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:43:10.630Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"379b7daa-d03b-4335-b811-fb16924a8909\">The peloton are now taking control of things and have already brought the gap back down to three minutes and 25 seconds.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"f22513a5-fb58-49eb-80c4-9a5223434540\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GkcjfazKBFW2qjPt8hh7h-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GkcjfazKBFW2qjPt8hh7h-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GkcjfazKBFW2qjPt8hh7h-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GkcjfazKBFW2qjPt8hh7h-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GkcjfazKBFW2qjPt8hh7h-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GkcjfazKBFW2qjPt8hh7h-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:44:31+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:44:31.929Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dc7161c9-2033-400a-b0a3-37731e4abaa4\">The gap continues to drop with another five seconds shaved off the time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:45:48+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:45:48.121Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"318248e6-88e1-4617-bade-15f17a910486\">7km from the intermediate sprint in Salt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:47:41+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:47:41.298Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ee4c8360-f337-4e0c-8218-0f84ea2616df\">There are three, two and one points and bonus seconds available at each of the three intermediate sprints today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:48:29+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:48:29.188Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"42e0407a-3aff-4ad2-bb9b-e0c5f0574185\">The gap has now come down to three minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:02:17+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:02:17.461Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-salt\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Salt)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"c4182cba-4d86-4baa-a9d6-eacd479d60cf\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Veistroffer (LOI) 3pts 3&#8243;<br \/>2. Aznar (EKP) 2pts 2&#8243;<br \/>3. Stites (MAP) 1pt 1&#8243;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:03:12+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:03:12.966Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a9d5f074-1b77-41fb-a860-09791376d644\">Just under an hour of racing and the average speed is at 40.5kph.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:06:38+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:06:38.788Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"dcc76f1c-d5ef-493b-8caa-144687d65efc\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap continues to come down, two minutes and 50 seconds now splits the peloton and the five-man breakaway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:11:13+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:11:13.130Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d729445e-030e-43ac-890b-e6e2b084c271\">The break are roughly 15km from the start of the second and final categorised climb of the day, the cat 1 Alt de Sant Hilari.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:21:59+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:21:59.900Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ed454d27-8a9a-49a1-8144-1b43407048dd\">The riders are on the foothills of the climb and the gap has dropped further to two minutes and 15 seconds. Not looking too good for the break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:26:33+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:26:33.591Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"26ffc40a-6010-4860-bebf-22beb315f8a3\">The Alt de Sant Hilari Sacalm is a largely steady climb with the average gradient at 3% but there are steep points with the max kick at 8%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:31:16+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:31:16.144Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f3b4e107-b12a-4bf6-ac9c-2984558524c0\">Gap is still going down to two minutes and 10 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:33:11+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:33:11.472Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dae4b447-a77a-49ca-bb69-3a9feb2f28ba\">The peloton is being led by Ineos Grenadiers and NSN. Likely for Dorian Godon and Ethan Vernon but both have other choices such as main GC man Oscar Onley as well as young talent Brady Gilmore.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"1ee071d0-e6f8-4cbd-ba74-09aa3785c7b6\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gPyABuEp5HtjTMikNWEwTQ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gPyABuEp5HtjTMikNWEwTQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gPyABuEp5HtjTMikNWEwTQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gPyABuEp5HtjTMikNWEwTQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gPyABuEp5HtjTMikNWEwTQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gPyABuEp5HtjTMikNWEwTQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:33:44+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:33:44.849Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0ae15add-9c8d-4029-9832-48494518e0c8\">The riders are about to start the Alt de Sant Hilari Sacalm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:38:29+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:38:29.547Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ad3d7b4b-90cd-4aee-b9cd-de88466e24f8\">Just two minutes and five seconds split the peloton and the break as they start the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:48:19+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:48:19.674Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"91852606-4124-45e8-bfd7-a54a71f19605\">Pidcock thinks it would&#8217;ve been a &#8220;bit of a fluke&#8221; had he won Milan-San Remo on the weekend, but the Yorkshireman now turns his focus to GC riding against more of the world&#8217;s best&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Tom Pidcock suggests Milan-San Remo victory would have been &#8216;a bit of a fluke&#8217; as he makes quick switch to GC mode for Volta a Catalunya<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"12dfb724-0a2f-46df-a77e-f2c8de0d95db\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dqkLW6YhgLRMGL7YnMVmvQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dqkLW6YhgLRMGL7YnMVmvQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dqkLW6YhgLRMGL7YnMVmvQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dqkLW6YhgLRMGL7YnMVmvQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dqkLW6YhgLRMGL7YnMVmvQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dqkLW6YhgLRMGL7YnMVmvQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:49:09+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:49:09.096Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5c4e4df3-df3a-4320-94fc-31740b1de76c\">The gap finally has gone up slightly again for the first time in quite some time. The break now have two minutes and 20 seconds on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:56:14+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:56:14.475Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1bfefff8-e133-4272-8dc7-4df3eaf4f0b9\">The peloton brings the gap down again to about two minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:58:22+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:58:22.348Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"edcf4fc0-1563-4415-94b6-8d6d04718e01\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5km from the top of the Alt de Sant Hilari Sacalm with 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 and 1 points available in the KOM competition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:07:03+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:07:03.836Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f9d99012-2966-4d94-961c-35d36d244b45\">1km from the summit of the Alt de Sant Hilari Sacalm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:13:12+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:13:12.183Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-alt-de-sant-hilari-sacalm\"><span>KOM (Alt de Sant Hilari Sacalm)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"52356608-a87e-4a5a-ad73-38e22e2a3eef\">1. Veistroffer (LOI) 10pts<br \/>2. Stites (MAP) 8pts<br \/>3. Aznar (EUS) 6pts<br \/>4. Aznar (EKP) 4pts<br \/>5. Burnett (BBH) 2pts<br \/>6. Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng (IGD) 1pt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:13:45+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:13:45.166Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"58fca4f6-7dcc-46b6-8f1a-5a437620e4ad\">Veistroffer just needs the finish the stage and he will wear the KOM jersey on the podium and in tomorrow&#8217;s stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:14:30+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:14:30.127Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"728069f4-e8a5-4bc0-b63e-ff98151948c3\">The gap drops below two minutes with the peloton now one minutes and 40 seconds behind the break with just over 90km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:22:34+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:22:34.620Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c69eacfc-28d2-41fb-9756-071ee1b69748\">Half way through the stage with the average speed at 40.3kph. This is a rapid stage considering the parcours ridden already today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:24:04+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:24:04.657Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"28e7f690-4e98-418b-808f-d60aa156a02b\">They&#8217;re finished the main part of the descent but still have some steady downhill for a while yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:26:59+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:26:59.607Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-arbucies\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Arb\u00facies)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7f67f322-ef86-4f7e-872d-d0c045d68490\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Veistroffer (LOI) 3pts 3&#8243;<br \/>2. Burnett (BBH) 2pts 2&#8243;<br \/>3. Aznar (EKP) 1pt 1&#8243;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:27:56+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:27:56.838Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"57e17e4b-a3af-4004-a60b-8fe1682c1cfe\">It appears there may not be another intermediate sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:29:10+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:29:10.326Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8f228163-8765-486c-b37a-19faebea30d4\">Ineos Grenadiers, NSN and Bahrain Victorious have brought the gap down to one minute and nine seconds!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:31:03+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:31:03.255Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"8a01bb99-592d-4640-8cc4-e78aeb058449\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap continues to drop with one minute and six seconds up to the break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:35:35+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:35:35.972Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3dd19749-8e2d-4e24-b58d-b0b4583ba4a9\">The break are still pushing hard but it is to no avail with the gap at one minute and four seconds.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"9fae8f2b-6c76-46e7-b34e-ca49c0351bec\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VBqxNEWGvH7EVfknx78Q4M-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VBqxNEWGvH7EVfknx78Q4M-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VBqxNEWGvH7EVfknx78Q4M-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VBqxNEWGvH7EVfknx78Q4M-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VBqxNEWGvH7EVfknx78Q4M-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VBqxNEWGvH7EVfknx78Q4M-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:37:28+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:37:28.774Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"08923b35-bb1a-40d0-8516-c1c8c93b8306\">1101 metres of elevation gain has already been tackled today with 797 metres still to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:46:06+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:46:06.279Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0d82e069-f498-4f3c-af2c-d9d191ec6a2c\">The brothers in the break today, Unai and Hugo Aznar. They did both ride for Kern Pharma but the eldest, Unai (23 years old), moved to Euskaltel-Euskadi for this season with Hugo (22 years old) staying at the rival Spanish squad.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:47:21+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:47:21.244Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"c4952ae1-921a-400b-851e-bd85d9763054\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap hovering around a minute to the breakaway now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:51:58+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:51:58.601Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e81a05ca-2a4a-46b0-ba78-fa17315ff307\">The break getting a bit frustrated with each other but they have taken the gap back up to one and a half minutes with Bahrain Victorious taking full control in the peloton, led by Slovenian champion Jakub Omrzel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:56:46+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:56:46.948Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a750a4ec-51f6-4275-9c02-b18563f97e27\">With the race time heading towards three hours the average speed sits at 41.9kph. It has been a rapid day with Ineos Grenadiers and NSN returning to the front with Bahrain Victorious.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"af1973b2-aec9-4b65-9910-86d6ca681bbe\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKVqnA2eqQvJakFrizSkjf-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKVqnA2eqQvJakFrizSkjf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKVqnA2eqQvJakFrizSkjf-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKVqnA2eqQvJakFrizSkjf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKVqnA2eqQvJakFrizSkjf-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKVqnA2eqQvJakFrizSkjf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:58:36+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:58:36.595Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2955f492-6fed-401f-9309-5541ea537f2c\">The gap appears to be steady at one minute and 20 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:02:38+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:02:38.458Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"dfd41b09-fa31-4afd-8699-a0bca68a15e7\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break holding a minute and a half on the peloton. Maybe they have saved something for this final hour or so.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:05:24+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:05:24.211Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"23cfcc9c-6bd0-47f6-9836-1b7ffd12fb3b\">It looks like the break has held something back here and are making use of the current tailwind as they drag the gap up to one minute and 43 seconds again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:07:40+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:07:40.850Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"322b602b-260a-485a-a651-9111cf7254ea\">Veistroffer has really whipped up the other riders in this break and they are going absolutely flat out to try and stay away and pull off a real shock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:11:08+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:11:08.400Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5c66c91e-6b58-48f2-bd57-1a5961060603\">The break have added a minute to their advantage in the last 10km. They now lead the peloton by two minutes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"ca9b9e60-acf0-4353-b40b-3b7001c68c53\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cjqZPxwQxnRoowCwVmLN4U-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cjqZPxwQxnRoowCwVmLN4U-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cjqZPxwQxnRoowCwVmLN4U-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cjqZPxwQxnRoowCwVmLN4U-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cjqZPxwQxnRoowCwVmLN4U-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cjqZPxwQxnRoowCwVmLN4U-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:15:56+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:15:56.398Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-40km-to-go\"><span>40km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"2b05fca3-b281-471f-b3a0-3ab2c9807845\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Peloton have got on top of this surge from the break with the gap stabilising at one minute and 50 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:21:08+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:21:08.961Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ff5c8d26-16b0-46cb-8f30-3e98eda2b853\">The break is starting to be brought back under control at one minute at 44 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:24:00+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:24:00.113Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"63e11173-284e-4691-949e-a96556f78168\">Multiple teams move to the front with Pinarello-Q36.5, Bahrain Victorious, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, Lotto-Intermarche, Ineos Grenadiers, Visma-Lease a Bike and others all battling to hold the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:26:24+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:26:24.355Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e2af36da-21ab-4103-9bd1-d6569f1aa524\">Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe take over control in the peloton with other teams battling to try and be close to the point of the bunch. Evenepoel in third wheel already!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:26:48+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:26:48.852Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5276bcf6-ff54-4199-80bd-389e2da663c1\">Lidl-Trek are the next team to move up to try and challenge the Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe lads.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:27:54+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:27:54.169Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d15a0030-621f-45d7-9120-9c050e3d1a35\">Visma-Lease a Bike, Lotto-Intermarche and Pinarello-Q36.5 all now moving up but Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe continue to push on the front with the peloton taking the gap to the break to just 58 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:28:21+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:28:21.958Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"71379468-057c-4528-9bf9-f4bf385d4b75\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Inside a minute for the breakaway who are still pushing hard but the peloton are absolutely flying.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:35:23+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:35:23.778Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1d1f2cc5-94f0-49bd-a9cc-4f60246b1f1e\">We&#8217;re almost down to the coastline with a very lumpy and twisty road after a long, fast descent. The break only have 27 seconds now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:36:20+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:36:20.102Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c3f86c2c-76e7-4b9d-8f62-efdd46c114ac\">Veistroffer is still the main driving force in this breakaway but it will be for nothing. At least the Frenchman got all the KOM and intermediate sprints in his pocket today. A jersey and some good prize money.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:37:35+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:37:35.026Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2cd5600b-70ad-4abd-9fc4-19fdef20c641\">Unai Aznar is starting to be dropped as the road goes up again. His brother, Hugo, is struggling to hold on as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:37:48+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:37:48.993Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f5ee6aba-e1fa-4cdb-affb-c40de62b1cb3\">Vingegaard is second wheel in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:38:14+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:38:14.619Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e223969f-a08a-40df-8a5c-fb0550561d7a\">The Aznar brothers are now both dropped from the break. As is Stites.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:38:33+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:38:33.490Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"54e2747d-8b41-49fe-be6b-acb56707fd1a\">Unai Aznar has been caught by the peloton led by Bahrain Victorious.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:39:13+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:39:13.242Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"db7603e7-c399-4592-bb9f-32f47d5c1d0a\">Veistroffer is absolutely caning it with Burnett clinging onto his wheel. They&#8217;re looking to win that green number for most combative rider.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"3c3d2094-3a46-4754-ab11-ecad3bcc72b8\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3iyQvFhQMdF7qxtfjoHzsC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3iyQvFhQMdF7qxtfjoHzsC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3iyQvFhQMdF7qxtfjoHzsC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3iyQvFhQMdF7qxtfjoHzsC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3iyQvFhQMdF7qxtfjoHzsC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3iyQvFhQMdF7qxtfjoHzsC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:40:58+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:40:58.183Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0d76c3f3-d90f-4b20-9023-ea1ad3e3f010\">Lidl-Trek leads the peloton with Hugo Aznar caught.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:41:27+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:41:27.431Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-20km-to-go\"><span>20km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"f8f3e975-2f0c-4df7-8597-e9efabcc825f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Burnett now leading Veistroffer who is struggling to hold onto the Kiwi&#8217;s wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:43:31+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:43:31.663Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"77584b01-b080-415f-b4c6-04838da701c8\">The peloton are still pushing very hard with 18 seconds up to Burnett and Veistroffer.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"e73c4020-ac35-456a-ac31-bfe21fecee3e\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QheuxCy35U2LDNPFNhqa-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QheuxCy35U2LDNPFNhqa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QheuxCy35U2LDNPFNhqa-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QheuxCy35U2LDNPFNhqa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QheuxCy35U2LDNPFNhqa-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QheuxCy35U2LDNPFNhqa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:45:44+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:45:44.282Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"db27cd9f-a9e3-4008-84f5-9666623f71a8\">Ethan Vernon (NSN) sits up from the peloton. He&#8217;s not going for it today with the focus of his team likely being on Gilmore and Stewart.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:47:26+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:47:26.453Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c4b9a69a-4c7f-431d-93f8-1837b1c8131f\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG his the front of the peloton for the first time all day with just over 16km to go. Filippo Baroncini has just done his turn, it&#8217;s his first race back since he crashed out on stage 3 of the Tour de Pologne in early August last year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:49:59+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:49:59.368Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6d919107-3e37-4a85-824e-054bd2e95fc4\">Veistroffer sits up with Burnett being last man. He will likely take the combativity award and wear the green numbers tomorrow, but you wouldn&#8217;t say no to Veistroffer getting the green number, either.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:53:43+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:53:43.305Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6d9ffa0d-70e6-4d40-a57d-a553d331b653\">Josh Burnett is finally caught with 11.3km to go with UAE Team Emirates-XRG leading the way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:55:57+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:55:57.909Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7d4eb353-7b26-454a-8057-d542e93e0862\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG have five riders on the front ahead of Visma-Lease a Bike, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe and the rest in this very strung out peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:56:44+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:56:44.134Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8a104897-e65a-4dbf-95ee-c8037cd08f97\">Ivo Oliveira is really drilling the pace in the bunch. It will be interesting to see if Almeida goes all in for an early stage win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:58:24+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:58:24.196Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"13c814a5-917f-426d-9fbc-bc82e3ef2b9b\">Pinarello-Q36.5, Ineos Grenadiers, Lidl-Trek, Modern Adventure and Uno-X Mobility battling to get their principal riders in and amongst the front positions of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:59:34+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:59:34.394Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-dropped\"><span>Dropped!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"aa4883cd-e9b9-4ece-9977-a82d7f81bc36\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-Trek)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">This week is not for him with focus on Derek Gee-West and Mattias Skjelmose. Noah Hobbs (EF Education-EasyPost) also dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:01:01+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:01:01.884Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ea6ac271-7050-4363-9d14-08d5fc809837\">Marc Soler now leading the peloton for Almeida with Vingegaard, Pidcock, Evenepoel and others all solo behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:02:25+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:02:25.477Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7377fb3d-0f3b-41d4-9566-0c82aa3413e2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Bahrain Victorious come to the front with 6km to go and have Lenny Martinez on Afonso Eulalio&#8217;s wheel. Vingegaard is locked to Martinez&#8217;s wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:03:30+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:03:30.561Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"743e285e-8fdc-4e12-b384-522dd2263af8\">Eulalio is sprinting out of every corner with Visma-Lease a Bike and UAE Team Emirates-XRG reassembling with 4km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:04:24+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:04:24.703Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c54dec4c-56fb-4915-9ddc-36677998e1ab\">Vingegaard now leading the peloton alongside Evenepoel and Almeida. The three biggest names leading. Vinegaard leading everyone down this very technical descent with 3km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:04:53+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:04:53.306Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c2574903-4d95-45d2-bf17-e0b380b8b854\">Mechanical for Sergio Chumil (Burgos-Burpellet-BH)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:05:52+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:05:52.130Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9f13fc91-ab93-4c1e-b257-483c87e512ae\">French national champion, Dorian Godon (Ineos Grenadiers), moves into fourth wheel. Vingegaard still leads with 2km to go as Martinez and Evenepoel challenge him for the lead. Pidcock and Carlos Rodriguez (Ineos Grenadiers) both up there too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:06:47+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:06:47.758Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-flamme-rouge\"><span>Flamme Rouge<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"4fe401e6-59e7-4a6b-b7d4-8c8c40630a44\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Sepp Kuss (Visma-Lease a Bike) comes out of nowhere to lead the peloton into the final 1000 metres with Alpecin-Premier tech perfectly placed perhaps for Henri Uhlig<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:07:31+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:07:31.984Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a1ff0351-a5aa-4fc5-b248-0fc3b27cbcbf\">500 metres to go with Jake Stewart (NSN) taking over for Gilmore<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:08:48+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:08:48.738Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"361d76b9-8599-43a8-bb30-8dc051f7a2d7\">Photo finish between Dorian Godon and Remco Evenepoel! The Frenchman throws his arm into the air but did he hold on after overtaking the Olympic champion?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:10:01+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:10:01.200Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9ff3b140-e092-479b-8158-6013510a522b\">Dorian Godon does indeed win stage 1 of Volta a Catalunya 2026 by the smallest margin! He wasn&#8217;t sure when he celebrated but Evenepoel told him he got it and a broad smile went across his face.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"c791eb34-d11d-4207-a3f6-ba5dbc3213fc\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:17:56+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:17:56.598Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-stage-1-top-10\"><span>Stage 1 Top 10<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"91a28bc3-cc8a-4528-8f3d-a07ca5c8983d\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Dorian Godon (IGD) 4:01&#8217;09&#8221;<br \/>2. Remco Evenepoel (RBH)<br \/>3. Tom Pidcock (PQT)<br \/>4. Thomas Silva (XAT)<br \/>5. Simone Gualdi (LOI)<br \/>6. Lenny Martinez (TBV)<br \/>7. Andrea Raccagni Noviero (SOQ)<br \/>8. Henri Uhlig (APT)<br \/>9. Oscar Onley (IGD)<br \/>10. Antoine l&#8217;Hote (DCT) all same time<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"13977c23-0379-4908-8d9e-d5b0bf8d48e8\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:29:52+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:29:52.242Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-general-classification-after-stage-1\"><span>General Classification after stage 1<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"e34e68e0-1152-4dd8-aef6-7f1dc58b738e\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Dorian Godon (IGD) 4:00&#8217;59&#8221;<br \/>2. Remco Evenepoel (RBH) +4&#8243;<br \/>3. Tom Pidcock (PQT) +6&#8243;<br \/>4. Thomas Silva (XAT) +10&#8243;<br \/>5. Simone Gualdi (LOI)<br \/>6. Lenny Martinez (TBV)<br \/>7. Andrea Raccagni Noviero (SOQ)<br \/>8. Henri Uhlig (APT)<br \/>9. Oscar Onley (IGD)<br \/>10. 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Here\u2019s how it works.\n<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<figure>\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 600px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><figcaption class=\"mt-2\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: \u00a9 Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"pinned-content\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-pinned-content widget-contentparsed-pinned-content widget-pinned news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div class=\" article-body \">\n<div class>\n<p id=\"e8b0707e-10a5-41dd-984f-3b105b5bac79\"><strong>Volta a Catalunya 2026 Preview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Volta a Catalunya 2026 Route<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"d7d4d28c-edcd-44d9-9da1-4c0450a720db\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gn6REQW4jeCQk5xVcThjnJ-960-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gn6REQW4jeCQk5xVcThjnJ-960-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gn6REQW4jeCQk5xVcThjnJ-960-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gn6REQW4jeCQk5xVcThjnJ-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gn6REQW4jeCQk5xVcThjnJ-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gn6REQW4jeCQk5xVcThjnJ-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Stage 1 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Volta a Catalunya)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-race-situation\"><span>Race situation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"b81202d2-4989-45b8-83d0-fdb61e437bbb-0\">Dorian Godon took the win for Ineos Grenadiers ahead of Remco Evenepoel by the finest of margins with Tom Pidcock holding on for third after launching early<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"live-feed-multipage\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-live-feed-multipage widget-contentparsed-live-feed-multipage news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default multipage widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div class=\"button wcp-live-feed-reload\">Refresh <\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-20T15:07:14+00:00\">2026-03-20T15:07:14.529Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9a6054c0-d28c-4379-850c-a700166d0be6\">Hola! Welcome to the opening stage of the Volta a Catalunya 2026, live on <em>Cyclingnews!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T11:25:14+00:00\">2026-03-23T11:25:14.076Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"682fdece-4acc-4124-991b-ef7f91cdb0d0\">The race is peppered with superstars this year with Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike), Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), Jo\u00e3o Almeida (UAE Team Emirates-XRG), Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5), Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), Oscar Onley (Ineos Grenadiers), Giulio Ciccone, Derek Gee-West, Mattias Skjelmose (all Lidl-Trek), Mikel Landa (Soudal-QuickStep), Felix Gall, Matt Riccitello (both Decathlon-CMA CGM), Richard Crapaz (EF Education-EasyPost), Lenny Martinez, Santiago Buitrago (both Bahrain Victorious), and many more besides all racing.<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Crunch time in the Pyrenees for Jonas Vingegaard, Remco Evenepoel and Tom Pidcock \u2013 Analysing the contenders for the 2026 Volta a Catalunya<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"b80852d7-c411-4018-85a6-587006d5a1c2\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tdMM9USiVzeJJ9QkhvYSBE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tdMM9USiVzeJJ9QkhvYSBE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tdMM9USiVzeJJ9QkhvYSBE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tdMM9USiVzeJJ9QkhvYSBE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tdMM9USiVzeJJ9QkhvYSBE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tdMM9USiVzeJJ9QkhvYSBE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T11:26:29+00:00\">2026-03-23T11:26:29.735Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"fd5af222-4f71-4ba2-bb80-9e3175d90bf2\">Vingegaard comes into the raise on a high after absolutely decimating the field in a brutal Paris-Nice on his way to his Giro d&#8217;Italia debut&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8216;A tough race full of challenges&#8217; \u2013 Jonas Vingegaard in high spirits as Volta a Catalunya marks another key stop on the road to the Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"9c7fc766-7315-4bc3-827c-f8af63d511b9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEj5QjJVMZwR6LSkVbohCD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEj5QjJVMZwR6LSkVbohCD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEj5QjJVMZwR6LSkVbohCD-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEj5QjJVMZwR6LSkVbohCD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEj5QjJVMZwR6LSkVbohCD-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEj5QjJVMZwR6LSkVbohCD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T11:27:27+00:00\">2026-03-23T11:27:27.546Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e4cd384d-1169-4af8-8719-e8c0ce3c677c\">After escaping the snowed in island of Tenerife, Evenepoel wants to taste victory again&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8216;It&#8217;s time to win one again&#8217; \u2013 Remco Evenepoel escapes the Mount Teide snow to chase first WorldTour stage race win in three years at Volta a Catalunya<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"f3046462-ada5-4637-bb03-6eaa8a5f0bde\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJ9CLuJ3sQ5EoFSuis27aS-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJ9CLuJ3sQ5EoFSuis27aS-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJ9CLuJ3sQ5EoFSuis27aS-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJ9CLuJ3sQ5EoFSuis27aS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJ9CLuJ3sQ5EoFSuis27aS-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJ9CLuJ3sQ5EoFSuis27aS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T11:29:18+00:00\">2026-03-23T11:29:18.623Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0b677790-3d6f-4e3f-b518-235556c9a138\">Pidcock was oh so close to taking Milan-San Remo on Saturday and missed out by just half a wheel thanks to being caught on the wrong side of Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s wheel as the sprint started, but can he make amends in the mountains of Catalonia?<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8216;I can&#8217;t help but be disappointed&#8217; &#8211; Tom Pidcock knows he was close to beating Tadej Poga\u010dar at Milan-San Remo but missed an opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"3cf86836-a7b6-4806-91db-d87946b5966f\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrSxyYj6PAqxjhccP5wcrh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrSxyYj6PAqxjhccP5wcrh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrSxyYj6PAqxjhccP5wcrh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrSxyYj6PAqxjhccP5wcrh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrSxyYj6PAqxjhccP5wcrh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrSxyYj6PAqxjhccP5wcrh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T11:31:36+00:00\">2026-03-23T11:31:36.792Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b344c9f6-658f-4fb0-aec1-d856fa674694\">The neutral start comes at 12:50 local time with the flag set to be waved to start racing 10 minutes after that.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T11:34:50+00:00\">2026-03-23T11:34:50.876Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8efeed9a-acfa-4513-8fb8-ed5e621f96f7\">Sign on, team presentations and interviews are well underway in Sant Feliu de Gu\u00edxols&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"559cb368-925e-43e9-8eff-25d9569d4b67\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4miJPEgE3ufPCdY6UDsLA-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4miJPEgE3ufPCdY6UDsLA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4miJPEgE3ufPCdY6UDsLA-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4miJPEgE3ufPCdY6UDsLA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4miJPEgE3ufPCdY6UDsLA-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4miJPEgE3ufPCdY6UDsLA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T11:40:55+00:00\">2026-03-23T11:40:55.830Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"53dbc4fd-3377-47d3-b707-357a83245511\">The opening stage has the same finishing kilometres as the opening day last year that was won by emerging superstar, Matthew Brennan (Visma-Lease a Bike). This year, the organisers have plonked a whacking great category one climb in the middle of the day, the Al de Sant Hilari Sacalm, which is 14.6km long with an average gradient of 3% but max kicks of 8%.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"076c9479-e171-4771-b2fe-2048f362395b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gn6REQW4jeCQk5xVcThjnJ-960-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gn6REQW4jeCQk5xVcThjnJ-960-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gn6REQW4jeCQk5xVcThjnJ-960-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gn6REQW4jeCQk5xVcThjnJ-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gn6REQW4jeCQk5xVcThjnJ-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gn6REQW4jeCQk5xVcThjnJ-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Volta a Catalunya)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T11:43:38+00:00\">2026-03-23T11:43:38.714Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"89643ea0-4f7e-499b-9675-2d19f98830bb\">The stage, as seen from last year, can suit the fast men. However, riders such as Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) have also succeeded on this stage, it is very open. It could be someone like Dorian Godon (Ineos Grenadiers) or a GC man with a good kick like Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe). Only time will tell!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T11:57:07+00:00\">2026-03-23T11:57:07.437Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9e9ef33b-62bc-4065-8b0a-78493ebf0275\">The neutral start has happened and the riders have about 10 minutes to get settled in before racing begins and they start climbing almost immediately with the category three Alt de Romany\u00e0, 4.4km long with an average gradient of 3.8% and a max kicker of 8%. That starts a mere 3km into the race!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T11:58:03+00:00\">2026-03-23T11:58:03.027Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e0c504fb-9f9f-40db-8561-ba5d8c0d6a91\">The neutral zone is 5.5km long today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:01:46+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:01:46.791Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-172-8km-to-go\"><span>172.8km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"3df60625-a174-41cb-b6b6-17b6271a0fcb\">161 riders start the Volta a Catalunya 2026 stage 1 in Sant Feliu de Gu\u00edxols.The riders immediately plunge down a -5% descent before heading onto the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:11:38+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:11:38.552Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"6ecefb14-24eb-49de-ba8e-9774767c2c4a\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarche)<br \/>Unai Aznar (Euskaltel-Euskadi)<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"8d2da277-f40d-4947-93d8-e92f18507561\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G2WBZbLmVEVVn8gNU6GctP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G2WBZbLmVEVVn8gNU6GctP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G2WBZbLmVEVVn8gNU6GctP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G2WBZbLmVEVVn8gNU6GctP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G2WBZbLmVEVVn8gNU6GctP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G2WBZbLmVEVVn8gNU6GctP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:13:07+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:13:07.004Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"171b39b0-beb0-42e4-b3eb-f620ef33bb25\">The start was actually delayed to several riders having various issues. But now the riders are racing with several attacks trying to follow Veistroffer and Aznar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:13:31+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:13:31.787Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7d7c02e4-8840-4fc4-9b6d-04b56dfd5217\">Tyler Stites (Modern Adventure) has joined the lead group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:16:08+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:16:08.862Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6c74b0fd-fdd5-46e5-9e3a-2a32404ade15\">The break splits with U. Aznar and Vestroffer being chased by Stites as well as Josh Burnett (Burgos-Burpellet-BH) and Hugo Aznar (Kern Pharma) who are just 15&#8243; behind the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:17:53+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:17:53.690Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f4db56fb-520a-4708-adb8-323f010b334e\">Veistroffer has now dropped everyone and is pushing on solo with a group of four chasing at about 20&#8243; as they are about to crest the first climb of the day already, the Alt de Romany\u00e0. with Unai back in a group with his brother, Hugo&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"33ab0272-abf4-4e29-9db9-5f1a2479e9e8\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvhE8wGpAREnDps2FB2Nkc-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvhE8wGpAREnDps2FB2Nkc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvhE8wGpAREnDps2FB2Nkc-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvhE8wGpAREnDps2FB2Nkc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvhE8wGpAREnDps2FB2Nkc-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvhE8wGpAREnDps2FB2Nkc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:18:16+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:18:16.013Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"49e732df-a452-4113-b787-a2d696d79d9c\">The peloton are now over two minutes down on the leader.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:22:09+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:22:09.253Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"05e0adef-0104-42ba-88fd-25e6c6149a7c\">Veistroffer crossed the top of the Alt de Romany\u00e0 first and takes the three points.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:27:36+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:27:36.801Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-alt-de-romanya\"><span>KOM (Alt de Romany\u00e0)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"6c1f1a95-7c0d-4b8a-ac00-db8803f64785\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Veistroffer (LOI) 3pts<br \/>2. Burnett (BBH) 2pts<br \/>3. Stites (MAP) 1pt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:28:06+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:28:06.101Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a5cb503b-0e43-4c03-8b80-ae233c12f485\">The gap between Veistroffer and the peloton is now almost four minutes. The Frenchman has over 20 seconds on the chasers, still.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:29:12+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:29:12.853Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7a8c483b-425c-434b-ba83-49d45655b9d6\">Veistroffer has had quite the start to the year with a stage win and a spell in the leader&#8217;s jersey at the Tour of Oman as well as a heroic week at the Tour Down Under where he showed off his breakaway skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:29:57+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:29:57.615Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"bc8faa7f-1c40-4d23-a494-6a69c72ff873\">Veistroffer finally backs into the chasing group and we now have five riders together at three minutes and 50 seconds ahead of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:31:33+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:31:33.837Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"131f8436-e056-4150-97dc-411c7635519c\">About 18km to the first of three intermediate sprints. The first one comes in the town of Salt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:36:54+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:36:54.639Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9bd2990b-37b4-44cb-ae7e-9cd27c034a5f\">Burnett has already had one very good week long stage race in Spain this year where he took the mountains jersey at the Vuelta a Andalucia. He also finished second in the New Zealand national road race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:37:14+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:37:14.187Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c268072a-f6cd-43ed-926e-fa039381cf41\">The gap has inched out to four minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:40:44+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:40:44.585Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3e3f6efb-7bfc-4740-bf22-f0329ca78049\">The peloton hasn&#8217;t really settled into a controlling pattern just yet with various teams working out who is the favourite for today and the week as a whole&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"8194e487-2686-4334-b4e9-20e12f9a191b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8L6iutCt8XgkKcPqG9HyEN-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8L6iutCt8XgkKcPqG9HyEN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8L6iutCt8XgkKcPqG9HyEN-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8L6iutCt8XgkKcPqG9HyEN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8L6iutCt8XgkKcPqG9HyEN-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8L6iutCt8XgkKcPqG9HyEN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:43:10+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:43:10.630Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"379b7daa-d03b-4335-b811-fb16924a8909\">The peloton are now taking control of things and have already brought the gap back down to three minutes and 25 seconds.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"f22513a5-fb58-49eb-80c4-9a5223434540\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GkcjfazKBFW2qjPt8hh7h-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GkcjfazKBFW2qjPt8hh7h-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GkcjfazKBFW2qjPt8hh7h-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GkcjfazKBFW2qjPt8hh7h-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GkcjfazKBFW2qjPt8hh7h-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GkcjfazKBFW2qjPt8hh7h-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:44:31+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:44:31.929Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dc7161c9-2033-400a-b0a3-37731e4abaa4\">The gap continues to drop with another five seconds shaved off the time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:45:48+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:45:48.121Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"318248e6-88e1-4617-bade-15f17a910486\">7km from the intermediate sprint in Salt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:47:41+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:47:41.298Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ee4c8360-f337-4e0c-8218-0f84ea2616df\">There are three, two and one points and bonus seconds available at each of the three intermediate sprints today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:48:29+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:48:29.188Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"42e0407a-3aff-4ad2-bb9b-e0c5f0574185\">The gap has now come down to three minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:02:17+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:02:17.461Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-salt\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Salt)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"c4182cba-4d86-4baa-a9d6-eacd479d60cf\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Veistroffer (LOI) 3pts 3&#8243;<br \/>2. Aznar (EKP) 2pts 2&#8243;<br \/>3. Stites (MAP) 1pt 1&#8243;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:03:12+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:03:12.966Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a9d5f074-1b77-41fb-a860-09791376d644\">Just under an hour of racing and the average speed is at 40.5kph.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:06:38+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:06:38.788Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"dcc76f1c-d5ef-493b-8caa-144687d65efc\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap continues to come down, two minutes and 50 seconds now splits the peloton and the five-man breakaway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:11:13+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:11:13.130Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d729445e-030e-43ac-890b-e6e2b084c271\">The break are roughly 15km from the start of the second and final categorised climb of the day, the cat 1 Alt de Sant Hilari.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:21:59+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:21:59.900Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ed454d27-8a9a-49a1-8144-1b43407048dd\">The riders are on the foothills of the climb and the gap has dropped further to two minutes and 15 seconds. Not looking too good for the break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:26:33+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:26:33.591Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"26ffc40a-6010-4860-bebf-22beb315f8a3\">The Alt de Sant Hilari Sacalm is a largely steady climb with the average gradient at 3% but there are steep points with the max kick at 8%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:31:16+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:31:16.144Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f3b4e107-b12a-4bf6-ac9c-2984558524c0\">Gap is still going down to two minutes and 10 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:33:11+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:33:11.472Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dae4b447-a77a-49ca-bb69-3a9feb2f28ba\">The peloton is being led by Ineos Grenadiers and NSN. Likely for Dorian Godon and Ethan Vernon but both have other choices such as main GC man Oscar Onley as well as young talent Brady Gilmore.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"1ee071d0-e6f8-4cbd-ba74-09aa3785c7b6\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gPyABuEp5HtjTMikNWEwTQ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gPyABuEp5HtjTMikNWEwTQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gPyABuEp5HtjTMikNWEwTQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gPyABuEp5HtjTMikNWEwTQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gPyABuEp5HtjTMikNWEwTQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gPyABuEp5HtjTMikNWEwTQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:33:44+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:33:44.849Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0ae15add-9c8d-4029-9832-48494518e0c8\">The riders are about to start the Alt de Sant Hilari Sacalm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:38:29+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:38:29.547Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ad3d7b4b-90cd-4aee-b9cd-de88466e24f8\">Just two minutes and five seconds split the peloton and the break as they start the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:48:19+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:48:19.674Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"91852606-4124-45e8-bfd7-a54a71f19605\">Pidcock thinks it would&#8217;ve been a &#8220;bit of a fluke&#8221; had he won Milan-San Remo on the weekend, but the Yorkshireman now turns his focus to GC riding against more of the world&#8217;s best&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Tom Pidcock suggests Milan-San Remo victory would have been &#8216;a bit of a fluke&#8217; as he makes quick switch to GC mode for Volta a Catalunya<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"12dfb724-0a2f-46df-a77e-f2c8de0d95db\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dqkLW6YhgLRMGL7YnMVmvQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dqkLW6YhgLRMGL7YnMVmvQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dqkLW6YhgLRMGL7YnMVmvQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dqkLW6YhgLRMGL7YnMVmvQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dqkLW6YhgLRMGL7YnMVmvQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dqkLW6YhgLRMGL7YnMVmvQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:49:09+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:49:09.096Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5c4e4df3-df3a-4320-94fc-31740b1de76c\">The gap finally has gone up slightly again for the first time in quite some time. The break now have two minutes and 20 seconds on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:56:14+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:56:14.475Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1bfefff8-e133-4272-8dc7-4df3eaf4f0b9\">The peloton brings the gap down again to about two minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:58:22+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:58:22.348Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"edcf4fc0-1563-4415-94b6-8d6d04718e01\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5km from the top of the Alt de Sant Hilari Sacalm with 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 and 1 points available in the KOM competition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:07:03+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:07:03.836Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f9d99012-2966-4d94-961c-35d36d244b45\">1km from the summit of the Alt de Sant Hilari Sacalm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:13:12+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:13:12.183Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-alt-de-sant-hilari-sacalm\"><span>KOM (Alt de Sant Hilari Sacalm)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"52356608-a87e-4a5a-ad73-38e22e2a3eef\">1. Veistroffer (LOI) 10pts<br \/>2. Stites (MAP) 8pts<br \/>3. Aznar (EUS) 6pts<br \/>4. Aznar (EKP) 4pts<br \/>5. Burnett (BBH) 2pts<br \/>6. Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng (IGD) 1pt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:13:45+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:13:45.166Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"58fca4f6-7dcc-46b6-8f1a-5a437620e4ad\">Veistroffer just needs the finish the stage and he will wear the KOM jersey on the podium and in tomorrow&#8217;s stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:14:30+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:14:30.127Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"728069f4-e8a5-4bc0-b63e-ff98151948c3\">The gap drops below two minutes with the peloton now one minutes and 40 seconds behind the break with just over 90km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:22:34+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:22:34.620Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c69eacfc-28d2-41fb-9756-071ee1b69748\">Half way through the stage with the average speed at 40.3kph. This is a rapid stage considering the parcours ridden already today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:24:04+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:24:04.657Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"28e7f690-4e98-418b-808f-d60aa156a02b\">They&#8217;re finished the main part of the descent but still have some steady downhill for a while yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:26:59+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:26:59.607Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-arbucies\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Arb\u00facies)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7f67f322-ef86-4f7e-872d-d0c045d68490\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Veistroffer (LOI) 3pts 3&#8243;<br \/>2. Burnett (BBH) 2pts 2&#8243;<br \/>3. Aznar (EKP) 1pt 1&#8243;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:27:56+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:27:56.838Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"57e17e4b-a3af-4004-a60b-8fe1682c1cfe\">It appears there may not be another intermediate sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:29:10+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:29:10.326Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8f228163-8765-486c-b37a-19faebea30d4\">Ineos Grenadiers, NSN and Bahrain Victorious have brought the gap down to one minute and nine seconds!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:31:03+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:31:03.255Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"8a01bb99-592d-4640-8cc4-e78aeb058449\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap continues to drop with one minute and six seconds up to the break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:35:35+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:35:35.972Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3dd19749-8e2d-4e24-b58d-b0b4583ba4a9\">The break are still pushing hard but it is to no avail with the gap at one minute and four seconds.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"9fae8f2b-6c76-46e7-b34e-ca49c0351bec\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VBqxNEWGvH7EVfknx78Q4M-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VBqxNEWGvH7EVfknx78Q4M-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VBqxNEWGvH7EVfknx78Q4M-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VBqxNEWGvH7EVfknx78Q4M-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VBqxNEWGvH7EVfknx78Q4M-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VBqxNEWGvH7EVfknx78Q4M-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:37:28+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:37:28.774Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"08923b35-bb1a-40d0-8516-c1c8c93b8306\">1101 metres of elevation gain has already been tackled today with 797 metres still to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:46:06+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:46:06.279Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0d82e069-f498-4f3c-af2c-d9d191ec6a2c\">The brothers in the break today, Unai and Hugo Aznar. They did both ride for Kern Pharma but the eldest, Unai (23 years old), moved to Euskaltel-Euskadi for this season with Hugo (22 years old) staying at the rival Spanish squad.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:47:21+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:47:21.244Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"c4952ae1-921a-400b-851e-bd85d9763054\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap hovering around a minute to the breakaway now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:51:58+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:51:58.601Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e81a05ca-2a4a-46b0-ba78-fa17315ff307\">The break getting a bit frustrated with each other but they have taken the gap back up to one and a half minutes with Bahrain Victorious taking full control in the peloton, led by Slovenian champion Jakub Omrzel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:56:46+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:56:46.948Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a750a4ec-51f6-4275-9c02-b18563f97e27\">With the race time heading towards three hours the average speed sits at 41.9kph. It has been a rapid day with Ineos Grenadiers and NSN returning to the front with Bahrain Victorious.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"af1973b2-aec9-4b65-9910-86d6ca681bbe\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKVqnA2eqQvJakFrizSkjf-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKVqnA2eqQvJakFrizSkjf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKVqnA2eqQvJakFrizSkjf-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKVqnA2eqQvJakFrizSkjf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKVqnA2eqQvJakFrizSkjf-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKVqnA2eqQvJakFrizSkjf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:58:36+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:58:36.595Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2955f492-6fed-401f-9309-5541ea537f2c\">The gap appears to be steady at one minute and 20 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:02:38+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:02:38.458Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"dfd41b09-fa31-4afd-8699-a0bca68a15e7\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break holding a minute and a half on the peloton. Maybe they have saved something for this final hour or so.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:05:24+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:05:24.211Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"23cfcc9c-6bd0-47f6-9836-1b7ffd12fb3b\">It looks like the break has held something back here and are making use of the current tailwind as they drag the gap up to one minute and 43 seconds again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:07:40+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:07:40.850Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"322b602b-260a-485a-a651-9111cf7254ea\">Veistroffer has really whipped up the other riders in this break and they are going absolutely flat out to try and stay away and pull off a real shock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:11:08+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:11:08.400Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5c66c91e-6b58-48f2-bd57-1a5961060603\">The break have added a minute to their advantage in the last 10km. They now lead the peloton by two minutes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"ca9b9e60-acf0-4353-b40b-3b7001c68c53\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cjqZPxwQxnRoowCwVmLN4U-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cjqZPxwQxnRoowCwVmLN4U-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cjqZPxwQxnRoowCwVmLN4U-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cjqZPxwQxnRoowCwVmLN4U-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cjqZPxwQxnRoowCwVmLN4U-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cjqZPxwQxnRoowCwVmLN4U-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:15:56+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:15:56.398Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-40km-to-go\"><span>40km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"2b05fca3-b281-471f-b3a0-3ab2c9807845\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Peloton have got on top of this surge from the break with the gap stabilising at one minute and 50 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:21:08+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:21:08.961Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ff5c8d26-16b0-46cb-8f30-3e98eda2b853\">The break is starting to be brought back under control at one minute at 44 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:24:00+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:24:00.113Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"63e11173-284e-4691-949e-a96556f78168\">Multiple teams move to the front with Pinarello-Q36.5, Bahrain Victorious, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, Lotto-Intermarche, Ineos Grenadiers, Visma-Lease a Bike and others all battling to hold the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:26:24+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:26:24.355Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e2af36da-21ab-4103-9bd1-d6569f1aa524\">Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe take over control in the peloton with other teams battling to try and be close to the point of the bunch. Evenepoel in third wheel already!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:26:48+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:26:48.852Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5276bcf6-ff54-4199-80bd-389e2da663c1\">Lidl-Trek are the next team to move up to try and challenge the Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe lads.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:27:54+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:27:54.169Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d15a0030-621f-45d7-9120-9c050e3d1a35\">Visma-Lease a Bike, Lotto-Intermarche and Pinarello-Q36.5 all now moving up but Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe continue to push on the front with the peloton taking the gap to the break to just 58 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:28:21+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:28:21.958Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"71379468-057c-4528-9bf9-f4bf385d4b75\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Inside a minute for the breakaway who are still pushing hard but the peloton are absolutely flying.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:35:23+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:35:23.778Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1d1f2cc5-94f0-49bd-a9cc-4f60246b1f1e\">We&#8217;re almost down to the coastline with a very lumpy and twisty road after a long, fast descent. The break only have 27 seconds now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:36:20+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:36:20.102Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c3f86c2c-76e7-4b9d-8f62-efdd46c114ac\">Veistroffer is still the main driving force in this breakaway but it will be for nothing. At least the Frenchman got all the KOM and intermediate sprints in his pocket today. A jersey and some good prize money.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:37:35+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:37:35.026Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2cd5600b-70ad-4abd-9fc4-19fdef20c641\">Unai Aznar is starting to be dropped as the road goes up again. His brother, Hugo, is struggling to hold on as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:37:48+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:37:48.993Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f5ee6aba-e1fa-4cdb-affb-c40de62b1cb3\">Vingegaard is second wheel in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:38:14+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:38:14.619Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e223969f-a08a-40df-8a5c-fb0550561d7a\">The Aznar brothers are now both dropped from the break. As is Stites.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:38:33+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:38:33.490Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"54e2747d-8b41-49fe-be6b-acb56707fd1a\">Unai Aznar has been caught by the peloton led by Bahrain Victorious.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:39:13+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:39:13.242Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"db7603e7-c399-4592-bb9f-32f47d5c1d0a\">Veistroffer is absolutely caning it with Burnett clinging onto his wheel. They&#8217;re looking to win that green number for most combative rider.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"3c3d2094-3a46-4754-ab11-ecad3bcc72b8\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3iyQvFhQMdF7qxtfjoHzsC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3iyQvFhQMdF7qxtfjoHzsC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3iyQvFhQMdF7qxtfjoHzsC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3iyQvFhQMdF7qxtfjoHzsC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3iyQvFhQMdF7qxtfjoHzsC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3iyQvFhQMdF7qxtfjoHzsC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:40:58+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:40:58.183Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0d76c3f3-d90f-4b20-9023-ea1ad3e3f010\">Lidl-Trek leads the peloton with Hugo Aznar caught.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:41:27+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:41:27.431Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-20km-to-go\"><span>20km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"f8f3e975-2f0c-4df7-8597-e9efabcc825f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Burnett now leading Veistroffer who is struggling to hold onto the Kiwi&#8217;s wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:43:31+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:43:31.663Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"77584b01-b080-415f-b4c6-04838da701c8\">The peloton are still pushing very hard with 18 seconds up to Burnett and Veistroffer.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"e73c4020-ac35-456a-ac31-bfe21fecee3e\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QheuxCy35U2LDNPFNhqa-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QheuxCy35U2LDNPFNhqa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QheuxCy35U2LDNPFNhqa-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QheuxCy35U2LDNPFNhqa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QheuxCy35U2LDNPFNhqa-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QheuxCy35U2LDNPFNhqa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:45:44+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:45:44.282Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"db27cd9f-a9e3-4008-84f5-9666623f71a8\">Ethan Vernon (NSN) sits up from the peloton. He&#8217;s not going for it today with the focus of his team likely being on Gilmore and Stewart.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:47:26+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:47:26.453Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c4b9a69a-4c7f-431d-93f8-1837b1c8131f\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG his the front of the peloton for the first time all day with just over 16km to go. Filippo Baroncini has just done his turn, it&#8217;s his first race back since he crashed out on stage 3 of the Tour de Pologne in early August last year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:49:59+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:49:59.368Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6d919107-3e37-4a85-824e-054bd2e95fc4\">Veistroffer sits up with Burnett being last man. He will likely take the combativity award and wear the green numbers tomorrow, but you wouldn&#8217;t say no to Veistroffer getting the green number, either.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:53:43+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:53:43.305Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6d9ffa0d-70e6-4d40-a57d-a553d331b653\">Josh Burnett is finally caught with 11.3km to go with UAE Team Emirates-XRG leading the way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:55:57+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:55:57.909Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7d4eb353-7b26-454a-8057-d542e93e0862\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG have five riders on the front ahead of Visma-Lease a Bike, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe and the rest in this very strung out peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:56:44+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:56:44.134Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8a104897-e65a-4dbf-95ee-c8037cd08f97\">Ivo Oliveira is really drilling the pace in the bunch. It will be interesting to see if Almeida goes all in for an early stage win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:58:24+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:58:24.196Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"13c814a5-917f-426d-9fbc-bc82e3ef2b9b\">Pinarello-Q36.5, Ineos Grenadiers, Lidl-Trek, Modern Adventure and Uno-X Mobility battling to get their principal riders in and amongst the front positions of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:59:34+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:59:34.394Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-dropped\"><span>Dropped!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"aa4883cd-e9b9-4ece-9977-a82d7f81bc36\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-Trek)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">This week is not for him with focus on Derek Gee-West and Mattias Skjelmose. Noah Hobbs (EF Education-EasyPost) also dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:01:01+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:01:01.884Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ea6ac271-7050-4363-9d14-08d5fc809837\">Marc Soler now leading the peloton for Almeida with Vingegaard, Pidcock, Evenepoel and others all solo behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:02:25+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:02:25.477Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7377fb3d-0f3b-41d4-9566-0c82aa3413e2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Bahrain Victorious come to the front with 6km to go and have Lenny Martinez on Afonso Eulalio&#8217;s wheel. Vingegaard is locked to Martinez&#8217;s wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:03:30+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:03:30.561Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"743e285e-8fdc-4e12-b384-522dd2263af8\">Eulalio is sprinting out of every corner with Visma-Lease a Bike and UAE Team Emirates-XRG reassembling with 4km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:04:24+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:04:24.703Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c54dec4c-56fb-4915-9ddc-36677998e1ab\">Vingegaard now leading the peloton alongside Evenepoel and Almeida. The three biggest names leading. Vinegaard leading everyone down this very technical descent with 3km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:04:53+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:04:53.306Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c2574903-4d95-45d2-bf17-e0b380b8b854\">Mechanical for Sergio Chumil (Burgos-Burpellet-BH)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:05:52+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:05:52.130Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9f13fc91-ab93-4c1e-b257-483c87e512ae\">French national champion, Dorian Godon (Ineos Grenadiers), moves into fourth wheel. Vingegaard still leads with 2km to go as Martinez and Evenepoel challenge him for the lead. Pidcock and Carlos Rodriguez (Ineos Grenadiers) both up there too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:06:47+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:06:47.758Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-flamme-rouge\"><span>Flamme Rouge<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"4fe401e6-59e7-4a6b-b7d4-8c8c40630a44\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Sepp Kuss (Visma-Lease a Bike) comes out of nowhere to lead the peloton into the final 1000 metres with Alpecin-Premier tech perfectly placed perhaps for Henri Uhlig<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:07:31+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:07:31.984Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a1ff0351-a5aa-4fc5-b248-0fc3b27cbcbf\">500 metres to go with Jake Stewart (NSN) taking over for Gilmore<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:08:48+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:08:48.738Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"361d76b9-8599-43a8-bb30-8dc051f7a2d7\">Photo finish between Dorian Godon and Remco Evenepoel! The Frenchman throws his arm into the air but did he hold on after overtaking the Olympic champion?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:10:01+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:10:01.200Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9ff3b140-e092-479b-8158-6013510a522b\">Dorian Godon does indeed win stage 1 of Volta a Catalunya 2026 by the smallest margin! He wasn&#8217;t sure when he celebrated but Evenepoel told him he got it and a broad smile went across his face.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"c791eb34-d11d-4207-a3f6-ba5dbc3213fc\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:17:56+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:17:56.598Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-stage-1-top-10\"><span>Stage 1 Top 10<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"91a28bc3-cc8a-4528-8f3d-a07ca5c8983d\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Dorian Godon (IGD) 4:01&#8217;09&#8221;<br \/>2. Remco Evenepoel (RBH)<br \/>3. Tom Pidcock (PQT)<br \/>4. Thomas Silva (XAT)<br \/>5. Simone Gualdi (LOI)<br \/>6. Lenny Martinez (TBV)<br \/>7. Andrea Raccagni Noviero (SOQ)<br \/>8. Henri Uhlig (APT)<br \/>9. Oscar Onley (IGD)<br \/>10. Antoine l&#8217;Hote (DCT) all same time<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"13977c23-0379-4908-8d9e-d5b0bf8d48e8\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:29:52+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:29:52.242Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-general-classification-after-stage-1\"><span>General Classification after stage 1<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"e34e68e0-1152-4dd8-aef6-7f1dc58b738e\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Dorian Godon (IGD) 4:00&#8217;59&#8221;<br \/>2. Remco Evenepoel (RBH) +4&#8243;<br \/>3. Tom Pidcock (PQT) +6&#8243;<br \/>4. Thomas Silva (XAT) +10&#8243;<br \/>5. Simone Gualdi (LOI)<br \/>6. Lenny Martinez (TBV)<br \/>7. Andrea Raccagni Noviero (SOQ)<br \/>8. Henri Uhlig (APT)<br \/>9. Oscar Onley (IGD)<br \/>10. Antoine l&#8217;Hote (DCT) all same time<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Post race report&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Volta a Catalunya: Dorian Godon denies Remco Evenepoel in punchy finish on stage 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"2c6ba5ea-3a07-4355-b341-7a8dd3a4bc78\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RBUdQYiDjTtwbqaehXaWvK-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RBUdQYiDjTtwbqaehXaWvK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RBUdQYiDjTtwbqaehXaWvK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RBUdQYiDjTtwbqaehXaWvK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RBUdQYiDjTtwbqaehXaWvK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RBUdQYiDjTtwbqaehXaWvK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-6 lg:px-0 relative max-w-[1070px] mx-auto viafoura-twig-component px-4\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class='vfcustom-community-guidelines'&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div class=\"button wcp-live-feed-reload\">Refresh <\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-20T15:07:14+00:00\">2026-03-20T15:07:14.529Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9a6054c0-d28c-4379-850c-a700166d0be6\">Hola! Welcome to the opening stage of the Volta a Catalunya 2026, live on <em>Cyclingnews!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T11:25:14+00:00\">2026-03-23T11:25:14.076Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"682fdece-4acc-4124-991b-ef7f91cdb0d0\">The race is peppered with superstars this year with Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike), Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), Jo\u00e3o Almeida (UAE Team Emirates-XRG), Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5), Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), Oscar Onley (Ineos Grenadiers), Giulio Ciccone, Derek Gee-West, Mattias Skjelmose (all Lidl-Trek), Mikel Landa (Soudal-QuickStep), Felix Gall, Matt Riccitello (both Decathlon-CMA CGM), Richard Crapaz (EF Education-EasyPost), Lenny Martinez, Santiago Buitrago (both Bahrain Victorious), and many more besides all racing.<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Crunch time in the Pyrenees for Jonas Vingegaard, Remco Evenepoel and Tom Pidcock \u2013 Analysing the contenders for the 2026 Volta a Catalunya<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"b80852d7-c411-4018-85a6-587006d5a1c2\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tdMM9USiVzeJJ9QkhvYSBE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tdMM9USiVzeJJ9QkhvYSBE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tdMM9USiVzeJJ9QkhvYSBE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tdMM9USiVzeJJ9QkhvYSBE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tdMM9USiVzeJJ9QkhvYSBE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tdMM9USiVzeJJ9QkhvYSBE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T11:26:29+00:00\">2026-03-23T11:26:29.735Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"fd5af222-4f71-4ba2-bb80-9e3175d90bf2\">Vingegaard comes into the raise on a high after absolutely decimating the field in a brutal Paris-Nice on his way to his Giro d&#8217;Italia debut&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8216;A tough race full of challenges&#8217; \u2013 Jonas Vingegaard in high spirits as Volta a Catalunya marks another key stop on the road to the Giro d&#8217;Italia<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"9c7fc766-7315-4bc3-827c-f8af63d511b9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEj5QjJVMZwR6LSkVbohCD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEj5QjJVMZwR6LSkVbohCD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEj5QjJVMZwR6LSkVbohCD-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEj5QjJVMZwR6LSkVbohCD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEj5QjJVMZwR6LSkVbohCD-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qEj5QjJVMZwR6LSkVbohCD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T11:27:27+00:00\">2026-03-23T11:27:27.546Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e4cd384d-1169-4af8-8719-e8c0ce3c677c\">After escaping the snowed in island of Tenerife, Evenepoel wants to taste victory again&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8216;It&#8217;s time to win one again&#8217; \u2013 Remco Evenepoel escapes the Mount Teide snow to chase first WorldTour stage race win in three years at Volta a Catalunya<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"f3046462-ada5-4637-bb03-6eaa8a5f0bde\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJ9CLuJ3sQ5EoFSuis27aS-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJ9CLuJ3sQ5EoFSuis27aS-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJ9CLuJ3sQ5EoFSuis27aS-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJ9CLuJ3sQ5EoFSuis27aS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJ9CLuJ3sQ5EoFSuis27aS-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PJ9CLuJ3sQ5EoFSuis27aS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T11:29:18+00:00\">2026-03-23T11:29:18.623Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0b677790-3d6f-4e3f-b518-235556c9a138\">Pidcock was oh so close to taking Milan-San Remo on Saturday and missed out by just half a wheel thanks to being caught on the wrong side of Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s wheel as the sprint started, but can he make amends in the mountains of Catalonia?<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8216;I can&#8217;t help but be disappointed&#8217; &#8211; Tom Pidcock knows he was close to beating Tadej Poga\u010dar at Milan-San Remo but missed an opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"3cf86836-a7b6-4806-91db-d87946b5966f\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrSxyYj6PAqxjhccP5wcrh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrSxyYj6PAqxjhccP5wcrh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrSxyYj6PAqxjhccP5wcrh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrSxyYj6PAqxjhccP5wcrh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrSxyYj6PAqxjhccP5wcrh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MrSxyYj6PAqxjhccP5wcrh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T11:31:36+00:00\">2026-03-23T11:31:36.792Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b344c9f6-658f-4fb0-aec1-d856fa674694\">The neutral start comes at 12:50 local time with the flag set to be waved to start racing 10 minutes after that.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T11:34:50+00:00\">2026-03-23T11:34:50.876Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8efeed9a-acfa-4513-8fb8-ed5e621f96f7\">Sign on, team presentations and interviews are well underway in Sant Feliu de Gu\u00edxols&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"559cb368-925e-43e9-8eff-25d9569d4b67\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4miJPEgE3ufPCdY6UDsLA-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4miJPEgE3ufPCdY6UDsLA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4miJPEgE3ufPCdY6UDsLA-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4miJPEgE3ufPCdY6UDsLA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4miJPEgE3ufPCdY6UDsLA-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T4miJPEgE3ufPCdY6UDsLA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T11:40:55+00:00\">2026-03-23T11:40:55.830Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"53dbc4fd-3377-47d3-b707-357a83245511\">The opening stage has the same finishing kilometres as the opening day last year that was won by emerging superstar, Matthew Brennan (Visma-Lease a Bike). This year, the organisers have plonked a whacking great category one climb in the middle of the day, the Al de Sant Hilari Sacalm, which is 14.6km long with an average gradient of 3% but max kicks of 8%.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"076c9479-e171-4771-b2fe-2048f362395b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gn6REQW4jeCQk5xVcThjnJ-960-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gn6REQW4jeCQk5xVcThjnJ-960-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gn6REQW4jeCQk5xVcThjnJ-960-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gn6REQW4jeCQk5xVcThjnJ-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gn6REQW4jeCQk5xVcThjnJ-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Gn6REQW4jeCQk5xVcThjnJ-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Volta a Catalunya)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T11:43:38+00:00\">2026-03-23T11:43:38.714Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"89643ea0-4f7e-499b-9675-2d19f98830bb\">The stage, as seen from last year, can suit the fast men. However, riders such as Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) have also succeeded on this stage, it is very open. It could be someone like Dorian Godon (Ineos Grenadiers) or a GC man with a good kick like Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe). Only time will tell!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T11:57:07+00:00\">2026-03-23T11:57:07.437Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9e9ef33b-62bc-4065-8b0a-78493ebf0275\">The neutral start has happened and the riders have about 10 minutes to get settled in before racing begins and they start climbing almost immediately with the category three Alt de Romany\u00e0, 4.4km long with an average gradient of 3.8% and a max kicker of 8%. That starts a mere 3km into the race!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T11:58:03+00:00\">2026-03-23T11:58:03.027Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e0c504fb-9f9f-40db-8561-ba5d8c0d6a91\">The neutral zone is 5.5km long today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:01:46+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:01:46.791Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-172-8km-to-go\"><span>172.8km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"3df60625-a174-41cb-b6b6-17b6271a0fcb\">161 riders start the Volta a Catalunya 2026 stage 1 in Sant Feliu de Gu\u00edxols.The riders immediately plunge down a -5% descent before heading onto the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:11:38+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:11:38.552Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"6ecefb14-24eb-49de-ba8e-9774767c2c4a\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarche)<br \/>Unai Aznar (Euskaltel-Euskadi)<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"8d2da277-f40d-4947-93d8-e92f18507561\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G2WBZbLmVEVVn8gNU6GctP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G2WBZbLmVEVVn8gNU6GctP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G2WBZbLmVEVVn8gNU6GctP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G2WBZbLmVEVVn8gNU6GctP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G2WBZbLmVEVVn8gNU6GctP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/G2WBZbLmVEVVn8gNU6GctP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:13:07+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:13:07.004Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"171b39b0-beb0-42e4-b3eb-f620ef33bb25\">The start was actually delayed to several riders having various issues. But now the riders are racing with several attacks trying to follow Veistroffer and Aznar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:13:31+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:13:31.787Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7d7c02e4-8840-4fc4-9b6d-04b56dfd5217\">Tyler Stites (Modern Adventure) has joined the lead group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:16:08+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:16:08.862Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6c74b0fd-fdd5-46e5-9e3a-2a32404ade15\">The break splits with U. Aznar and Vestroffer being chased by Stites as well as Josh Burnett (Burgos-Burpellet-BH) and Hugo Aznar (Kern Pharma) who are just 15&#8243; behind the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:17:53+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:17:53.690Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f4db56fb-520a-4708-adb8-323f010b334e\">Veistroffer has now dropped everyone and is pushing on solo with a group of four chasing at about 20&#8243; as they are about to crest the first climb of the day already, the Alt de Romany\u00e0. with Unai back in a group with his brother, Hugo&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"33ab0272-abf4-4e29-9db9-5f1a2479e9e8\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvhE8wGpAREnDps2FB2Nkc-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvhE8wGpAREnDps2FB2Nkc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvhE8wGpAREnDps2FB2Nkc-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvhE8wGpAREnDps2FB2Nkc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvhE8wGpAREnDps2FB2Nkc-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SvhE8wGpAREnDps2FB2Nkc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:18:16+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:18:16.013Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"49e732df-a452-4113-b787-a2d696d79d9c\">The peloton are now over two minutes down on the leader.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:22:09+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:22:09.253Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"05e0adef-0104-42ba-88fd-25e6c6149a7c\">Veistroffer crossed the top of the Alt de Romany\u00e0 first and takes the three points.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:27:36+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:27:36.801Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-alt-de-romanya\"><span>KOM (Alt de Romany\u00e0)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"6c1f1a95-7c0d-4b8a-ac00-db8803f64785\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Veistroffer (LOI) 3pts<br \/>2. Burnett (BBH) 2pts<br \/>3. Stites (MAP) 1pt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:28:06+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:28:06.101Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a5cb503b-0e43-4c03-8b80-ae233c12f485\">The gap between Veistroffer and the peloton is now almost four minutes. The Frenchman has over 20 seconds on the chasers, still.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:29:12+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:29:12.853Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7a8c483b-425c-434b-ba83-49d45655b9d6\">Veistroffer has had quite the start to the year with a stage win and a spell in the leader&#8217;s jersey at the Tour of Oman as well as a heroic week at the Tour Down Under where he showed off his breakaway skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:29:57+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:29:57.615Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"bc8faa7f-1c40-4d23-a494-6a69c72ff873\">Veistroffer finally backs into the chasing group and we now have five riders together at three minutes and 50 seconds ahead of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:31:33+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:31:33.837Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"131f8436-e056-4150-97dc-411c7635519c\">About 18km to the first of three intermediate sprints. The first one comes in the town of Salt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:36:54+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:36:54.639Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9bd2990b-37b4-44cb-ae7e-9cd27c034a5f\">Burnett has already had one very good week long stage race in Spain this year where he took the mountains jersey at the Vuelta a Andalucia. He also finished second in the New Zealand national road race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:37:14+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:37:14.187Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c268072a-f6cd-43ed-926e-fa039381cf41\">The gap has inched out to four minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:40:44+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:40:44.585Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3e3f6efb-7bfc-4740-bf22-f0329ca78049\">The peloton hasn&#8217;t really settled into a controlling pattern just yet with various teams working out who is the favourite for today and the week as a whole&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"8194e487-2686-4334-b4e9-20e12f9a191b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8L6iutCt8XgkKcPqG9HyEN-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8L6iutCt8XgkKcPqG9HyEN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8L6iutCt8XgkKcPqG9HyEN-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8L6iutCt8XgkKcPqG9HyEN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8L6iutCt8XgkKcPqG9HyEN-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8L6iutCt8XgkKcPqG9HyEN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:43:10+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:43:10.630Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"379b7daa-d03b-4335-b811-fb16924a8909\">The peloton are now taking control of things and have already brought the gap back down to three minutes and 25 seconds.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"f22513a5-fb58-49eb-80c4-9a5223434540\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GkcjfazKBFW2qjPt8hh7h-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GkcjfazKBFW2qjPt8hh7h-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GkcjfazKBFW2qjPt8hh7h-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GkcjfazKBFW2qjPt8hh7h-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GkcjfazKBFW2qjPt8hh7h-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GkcjfazKBFW2qjPt8hh7h-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:44:31+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:44:31.929Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dc7161c9-2033-400a-b0a3-37731e4abaa4\">The gap continues to drop with another five seconds shaved off the time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:45:48+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:45:48.121Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"318248e6-88e1-4617-bade-15f17a910486\">7km from the intermediate sprint in Salt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:47:41+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:47:41.298Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ee4c8360-f337-4e0c-8218-0f84ea2616df\">There are three, two and one points and bonus seconds available at each of the three intermediate sprints today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T12:48:29+00:00\">2026-03-23T12:48:29.188Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"42e0407a-3aff-4ad2-bb9b-e0c5f0574185\">The gap has now come down to three minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:02:17+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:02:17.461Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-salt\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Salt)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"c4182cba-4d86-4baa-a9d6-eacd479d60cf\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Veistroffer (LOI) 3pts 3&#8243;<br \/>2. Aznar (EKP) 2pts 2&#8243;<br \/>3. Stites (MAP) 1pt 1&#8243;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:03:12+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:03:12.966Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a9d5f074-1b77-41fb-a860-09791376d644\">Just under an hour of racing and the average speed is at 40.5kph.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:06:38+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:06:38.788Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"dcc76f1c-d5ef-493b-8caa-144687d65efc\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap continues to come down, two minutes and 50 seconds now splits the peloton and the five-man breakaway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:11:13+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:11:13.130Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d729445e-030e-43ac-890b-e6e2b084c271\">The break are roughly 15km from the start of the second and final categorised climb of the day, the cat 1 Alt de Sant Hilari.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:21:59+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:21:59.900Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ed454d27-8a9a-49a1-8144-1b43407048dd\">The riders are on the foothills of the climb and the gap has dropped further to two minutes and 15 seconds. Not looking too good for the break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:26:33+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:26:33.591Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"26ffc40a-6010-4860-bebf-22beb315f8a3\">The Alt de Sant Hilari Sacalm is a largely steady climb with the average gradient at 3% but there are steep points with the max kick at 8%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:31:16+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:31:16.144Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f3b4e107-b12a-4bf6-ac9c-2984558524c0\">Gap is still going down to two minutes and 10 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:33:11+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:33:11.472Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dae4b447-a77a-49ca-bb69-3a9feb2f28ba\">The peloton is being led by Ineos Grenadiers and NSN. Likely for Dorian Godon and Ethan Vernon but both have other choices such as main GC man Oscar Onley as well as young talent Brady Gilmore.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"1ee071d0-e6f8-4cbd-ba74-09aa3785c7b6\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gPyABuEp5HtjTMikNWEwTQ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gPyABuEp5HtjTMikNWEwTQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gPyABuEp5HtjTMikNWEwTQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gPyABuEp5HtjTMikNWEwTQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gPyABuEp5HtjTMikNWEwTQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gPyABuEp5HtjTMikNWEwTQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:33:44+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:33:44.849Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0ae15add-9c8d-4029-9832-48494518e0c8\">The riders are about to start the Alt de Sant Hilari Sacalm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:38:29+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:38:29.547Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ad3d7b4b-90cd-4aee-b9cd-de88466e24f8\">Just two minutes and five seconds split the peloton and the break as they start the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:48:19+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:48:19.674Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"91852606-4124-45e8-bfd7-a54a71f19605\">Pidcock thinks it would&#8217;ve been a &#8220;bit of a fluke&#8221; had he won Milan-San Remo on the weekend, but the Yorkshireman now turns his focus to GC riding against more of the world&#8217;s best&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Tom Pidcock suggests Milan-San Remo victory would have been &#8216;a bit of a fluke&#8217; as he makes quick switch to GC mode for Volta a Catalunya<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"12dfb724-0a2f-46df-a77e-f2c8de0d95db\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dqkLW6YhgLRMGL7YnMVmvQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dqkLW6YhgLRMGL7YnMVmvQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dqkLW6YhgLRMGL7YnMVmvQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dqkLW6YhgLRMGL7YnMVmvQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dqkLW6YhgLRMGL7YnMVmvQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dqkLW6YhgLRMGL7YnMVmvQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:49:09+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:49:09.096Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5c4e4df3-df3a-4320-94fc-31740b1de76c\">The gap finally has gone up slightly again for the first time in quite some time. The break now have two minutes and 20 seconds on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:56:14+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:56:14.475Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1bfefff8-e133-4272-8dc7-4df3eaf4f0b9\">The peloton brings the gap down again to about two minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T13:58:22+00:00\">2026-03-23T13:58:22.348Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"edcf4fc0-1563-4415-94b6-8d6d04718e01\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5km from the top of the Alt de Sant Hilari Sacalm with 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 and 1 points available in the KOM competition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:07:03+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:07:03.836Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f9d99012-2966-4d94-961c-35d36d244b45\">1km from the summit of the Alt de Sant Hilari Sacalm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:13:12+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:13:12.183Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-alt-de-sant-hilari-sacalm\"><span>KOM (Alt de Sant Hilari Sacalm)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"52356608-a87e-4a5a-ad73-38e22e2a3eef\">1. Veistroffer (LOI) 10pts<br \/>2. Stites (MAP) 8pts<br \/>3. Aznar (EUS) 6pts<br \/>4. Aznar (EKP) 4pts<br \/>5. Burnett (BBH) 2pts<br \/>6. Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng (IGD) 1pt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:13:45+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:13:45.166Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"58fca4f6-7dcc-46b6-8f1a-5a437620e4ad\">Veistroffer just needs the finish the stage and he will wear the KOM jersey on the podium and in tomorrow&#8217;s stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:14:30+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:14:30.127Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"728069f4-e8a5-4bc0-b63e-ff98151948c3\">The gap drops below two minutes with the peloton now one minutes and 40 seconds behind the break with just over 90km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:22:34+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:22:34.620Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c69eacfc-28d2-41fb-9756-071ee1b69748\">Half way through the stage with the average speed at 40.3kph. This is a rapid stage considering the parcours ridden already today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:24:04+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:24:04.657Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"28e7f690-4e98-418b-808f-d60aa156a02b\">They&#8217;re finished the main part of the descent but still have some steady downhill for a while yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:26:59+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:26:59.607Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-arbucies\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Arb\u00facies)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7f67f322-ef86-4f7e-872d-d0c045d68490\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Veistroffer (LOI) 3pts 3&#8243;<br \/>2. Burnett (BBH) 2pts 2&#8243;<br \/>3. Aznar (EKP) 1pt 1&#8243;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:27:56+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:27:56.838Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"57e17e4b-a3af-4004-a60b-8fe1682c1cfe\">It appears there may not be another intermediate sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:29:10+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:29:10.326Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8f228163-8765-486c-b37a-19faebea30d4\">Ineos Grenadiers, NSN and Bahrain Victorious have brought the gap down to one minute and nine seconds!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:31:03+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:31:03.255Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"8a01bb99-592d-4640-8cc4-e78aeb058449\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap continues to drop with one minute and six seconds up to the break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:35:35+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:35:35.972Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3dd19749-8e2d-4e24-b58d-b0b4583ba4a9\">The break are still pushing hard but it is to no avail with the gap at one minute and four seconds.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"9fae8f2b-6c76-46e7-b34e-ca49c0351bec\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VBqxNEWGvH7EVfknx78Q4M-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VBqxNEWGvH7EVfknx78Q4M-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VBqxNEWGvH7EVfknx78Q4M-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VBqxNEWGvH7EVfknx78Q4M-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VBqxNEWGvH7EVfknx78Q4M-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VBqxNEWGvH7EVfknx78Q4M-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:37:28+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:37:28.774Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"08923b35-bb1a-40d0-8516-c1c8c93b8306\">1101 metres of elevation gain has already been tackled today with 797 metres still to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:46:06+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:46:06.279Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0d82e069-f498-4f3c-af2c-d9d191ec6a2c\">The brothers in the break today, Unai and Hugo Aznar. They did both ride for Kern Pharma but the eldest, Unai (23 years old), moved to Euskaltel-Euskadi for this season with Hugo (22 years old) staying at the rival Spanish squad.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:47:21+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:47:21.244Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"c4952ae1-921a-400b-851e-bd85d9763054\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap hovering around a minute to the breakaway now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:51:58+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:51:58.601Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e81a05ca-2a4a-46b0-ba78-fa17315ff307\">The break getting a bit frustrated with each other but they have taken the gap back up to one and a half minutes with Bahrain Victorious taking full control in the peloton, led by Slovenian champion Jakub Omrzel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:56:46+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:56:46.948Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a750a4ec-51f6-4275-9c02-b18563f97e27\">With the race time heading towards three hours the average speed sits at 41.9kph. It has been a rapid day with Ineos Grenadiers and NSN returning to the front with Bahrain Victorious.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"af1973b2-aec9-4b65-9910-86d6ca681bbe\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKVqnA2eqQvJakFrizSkjf-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKVqnA2eqQvJakFrizSkjf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKVqnA2eqQvJakFrizSkjf-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKVqnA2eqQvJakFrizSkjf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKVqnA2eqQvJakFrizSkjf-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RKVqnA2eqQvJakFrizSkjf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T14:58:36+00:00\">2026-03-23T14:58:36.595Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2955f492-6fed-401f-9309-5541ea537f2c\">The gap appears to be steady at one minute and 20 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:02:38+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:02:38.458Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"dfd41b09-fa31-4afd-8699-a0bca68a15e7\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break holding a minute and a half on the peloton. Maybe they have saved something for this final hour or so.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:05:24+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:05:24.211Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"23cfcc9c-6bd0-47f6-9836-1b7ffd12fb3b\">It looks like the break has held something back here and are making use of the current tailwind as they drag the gap up to one minute and 43 seconds again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:07:40+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:07:40.850Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"322b602b-260a-485a-a651-9111cf7254ea\">Veistroffer has really whipped up the other riders in this break and they are going absolutely flat out to try and stay away and pull off a real shock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:11:08+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:11:08.400Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5c66c91e-6b58-48f2-bd57-1a5961060603\">The break have added a minute to their advantage in the last 10km. They now lead the peloton by two minutes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"ca9b9e60-acf0-4353-b40b-3b7001c68c53\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cjqZPxwQxnRoowCwVmLN4U-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cjqZPxwQxnRoowCwVmLN4U-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cjqZPxwQxnRoowCwVmLN4U-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cjqZPxwQxnRoowCwVmLN4U-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cjqZPxwQxnRoowCwVmLN4U-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cjqZPxwQxnRoowCwVmLN4U-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:15:56+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:15:56.398Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-40km-to-go\"><span>40km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"2b05fca3-b281-471f-b3a0-3ab2c9807845\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Peloton have got on top of this surge from the break with the gap stabilising at one minute and 50 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:21:08+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:21:08.961Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ff5c8d26-16b0-46cb-8f30-3e98eda2b853\">The break is starting to be brought back under control at one minute at 44 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:24:00+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:24:00.113Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"63e11173-284e-4691-949e-a96556f78168\">Multiple teams move to the front with Pinarello-Q36.5, Bahrain Victorious, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, Lotto-Intermarche, Ineos Grenadiers, Visma-Lease a Bike and others all battling to hold the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:26:24+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:26:24.355Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e2af36da-21ab-4103-9bd1-d6569f1aa524\">Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe take over control in the peloton with other teams battling to try and be close to the point of the bunch. Evenepoel in third wheel already!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:26:48+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:26:48.852Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5276bcf6-ff54-4199-80bd-389e2da663c1\">Lidl-Trek are the next team to move up to try and challenge the Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe lads.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:27:54+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:27:54.169Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d15a0030-621f-45d7-9120-9c050e3d1a35\">Visma-Lease a Bike, Lotto-Intermarche and Pinarello-Q36.5 all now moving up but Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe continue to push on the front with the peloton taking the gap to the break to just 58 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:28:21+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:28:21.958Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"71379468-057c-4528-9bf9-f4bf385d4b75\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Inside a minute for the breakaway who are still pushing hard but the peloton are absolutely flying.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:35:23+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:35:23.778Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1d1f2cc5-94f0-49bd-a9cc-4f60246b1f1e\">We&#8217;re almost down to the coastline with a very lumpy and twisty road after a long, fast descent. The break only have 27 seconds now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:36:20+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:36:20.102Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c3f86c2c-76e7-4b9d-8f62-efdd46c114ac\">Veistroffer is still the main driving force in this breakaway but it will be for nothing. At least the Frenchman got all the KOM and intermediate sprints in his pocket today. A jersey and some good prize money.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:37:35+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:37:35.026Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2cd5600b-70ad-4abd-9fc4-19fdef20c641\">Unai Aznar is starting to be dropped as the road goes up again. His brother, Hugo, is struggling to hold on as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:37:48+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:37:48.993Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f5ee6aba-e1fa-4cdb-affb-c40de62b1cb3\">Vingegaard is second wheel in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:38:14+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:38:14.619Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e223969f-a08a-40df-8a5c-fb0550561d7a\">The Aznar brothers are now both dropped from the break. As is Stites.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:38:33+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:38:33.490Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"54e2747d-8b41-49fe-be6b-acb56707fd1a\">Unai Aznar has been caught by the peloton led by Bahrain Victorious.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:39:13+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:39:13.242Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"db7603e7-c399-4592-bb9f-32f47d5c1d0a\">Veistroffer is absolutely caning it with Burnett clinging onto his wheel. They&#8217;re looking to win that green number for most combative rider.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"3c3d2094-3a46-4754-ab11-ecad3bcc72b8\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3iyQvFhQMdF7qxtfjoHzsC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3iyQvFhQMdF7qxtfjoHzsC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3iyQvFhQMdF7qxtfjoHzsC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3iyQvFhQMdF7qxtfjoHzsC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3iyQvFhQMdF7qxtfjoHzsC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3iyQvFhQMdF7qxtfjoHzsC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:40:58+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:40:58.183Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0d76c3f3-d90f-4b20-9023-ea1ad3e3f010\">Lidl-Trek leads the peloton with Hugo Aznar caught.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:41:27+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:41:27.431Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-20km-to-go\"><span>20km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"f8f3e975-2f0c-4df7-8597-e9efabcc825f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Burnett now leading Veistroffer who is struggling to hold onto the Kiwi&#8217;s wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:43:31+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:43:31.663Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"77584b01-b080-415f-b4c6-04838da701c8\">The peloton are still pushing very hard with 18 seconds up to Burnett and Veistroffer.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"e73c4020-ac35-456a-ac31-bfe21fecee3e\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QheuxCy35U2LDNPFNhqa-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QheuxCy35U2LDNPFNhqa-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QheuxCy35U2LDNPFNhqa-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QheuxCy35U2LDNPFNhqa-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QheuxCy35U2LDNPFNhqa-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4QheuxCy35U2LDNPFNhqa-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:45:44+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:45:44.282Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"db27cd9f-a9e3-4008-84f5-9666623f71a8\">Ethan Vernon (NSN) sits up from the peloton. He&#8217;s not going for it today with the focus of his team likely being on Gilmore and Stewart.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:47:26+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:47:26.453Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c4b9a69a-4c7f-431d-93f8-1837b1c8131f\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG his the front of the peloton for the first time all day with just over 16km to go. Filippo Baroncini has just done his turn, it&#8217;s his first race back since he crashed out on stage 3 of the Tour de Pologne in early August last year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:49:59+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:49:59.368Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6d919107-3e37-4a85-824e-054bd2e95fc4\">Veistroffer sits up with Burnett being last man. He will likely take the combativity award and wear the green numbers tomorrow, but you wouldn&#8217;t say no to Veistroffer getting the green number, either.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:53:43+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:53:43.305Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6d9ffa0d-70e6-4d40-a57d-a553d331b653\">Josh Burnett is finally caught with 11.3km to go with UAE Team Emirates-XRG leading the way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:55:57+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:55:57.909Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7d4eb353-7b26-454a-8057-d542e93e0862\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG have five riders on the front ahead of Visma-Lease a Bike, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe and the rest in this very strung out peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:56:44+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:56:44.134Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8a104897-e65a-4dbf-95ee-c8037cd08f97\">Ivo Oliveira is really drilling the pace in the bunch. It will be interesting to see if Almeida goes all in for an early stage win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:58:24+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:58:24.196Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"13c814a5-917f-426d-9fbc-bc82e3ef2b9b\">Pinarello-Q36.5, Ineos Grenadiers, Lidl-Trek, Modern Adventure and Uno-X Mobility battling to get their principal riders in and amongst the front positions of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T15:59:34+00:00\">2026-03-23T15:59:34.394Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-dropped\"><span>Dropped!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"aa4883cd-e9b9-4ece-9977-a82d7f81bc36\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-Trek)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">This week is not for him with focus on Derek Gee-West and Mattias Skjelmose. Noah Hobbs (EF Education-EasyPost) also dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:01:01+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:01:01.884Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ea6ac271-7050-4363-9d14-08d5fc809837\">Marc Soler now leading the peloton for Almeida with Vingegaard, Pidcock, Evenepoel and others all solo behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:02:25+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:02:25.477Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7377fb3d-0f3b-41d4-9566-0c82aa3413e2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Bahrain Victorious come to the front with 6km to go and have Lenny Martinez on Afonso Eulalio&#8217;s wheel. Vingegaard is locked to Martinez&#8217;s wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:03:30+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:03:30.561Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"743e285e-8fdc-4e12-b384-522dd2263af8\">Eulalio is sprinting out of every corner with Visma-Lease a Bike and UAE Team Emirates-XRG reassembling with 4km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:04:24+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:04:24.703Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c54dec4c-56fb-4915-9ddc-36677998e1ab\">Vingegaard now leading the peloton alongside Evenepoel and Almeida. The three biggest names leading. Vinegaard leading everyone down this very technical descent with 3km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:04:53+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:04:53.306Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c2574903-4d95-45d2-bf17-e0b380b8b854\">Mechanical for Sergio Chumil (Burgos-Burpellet-BH)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:05:52+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:05:52.130Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9f13fc91-ab93-4c1e-b257-483c87e512ae\">French national champion, Dorian Godon (Ineos Grenadiers), moves into fourth wheel. Vingegaard still leads with 2km to go as Martinez and Evenepoel challenge him for the lead. Pidcock and Carlos Rodriguez (Ineos Grenadiers) both up there too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:06:47+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:06:47.758Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-flamme-rouge\"><span>Flamme Rouge<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"4fe401e6-59e7-4a6b-b7d4-8c8c40630a44\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Sepp Kuss (Visma-Lease a Bike) comes out of nowhere to lead the peloton into the final 1000 metres with Alpecin-Premier tech perfectly placed perhaps for Henri Uhlig<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:07:31+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:07:31.984Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a1ff0351-a5aa-4fc5-b248-0fc3b27cbcbf\">500 metres to go with Jake Stewart (NSN) taking over for Gilmore<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:08:48+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:08:48.738Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"361d76b9-8599-43a8-bb30-8dc051f7a2d7\">Photo finish between Dorian Godon and Remco Evenepoel! The Frenchman throws his arm into the air but did he hold on after overtaking the Olympic champion?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:10:01+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:10:01.200Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9ff3b140-e092-479b-8158-6013510a522b\">Dorian Godon does indeed win stage 1 of Volta a Catalunya 2026 by the smallest margin! He wasn&#8217;t sure when he celebrated but Evenepoel told him he got it and a broad smile went across his face.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"c791eb34-d11d-4207-a3f6-ba5dbc3213fc\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:17:56+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:17:56.598Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-stage-1-top-10\"><span>Stage 1 Top 10<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"91a28bc3-cc8a-4528-8f3d-a07ca5c8983d\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Dorian Godon (IGD) 4:01&#8217;09&#8221;<br \/>2. Remco Evenepoel (RBH)<br \/>3. Tom Pidcock (PQT)<br \/>4. Thomas Silva (XAT)<br \/>5. Simone Gualdi (LOI)<br \/>6. Lenny Martinez (TBV)<br \/>7. Andrea Raccagni Noviero (SOQ)<br \/>8. Henri Uhlig (APT)<br \/>9. Oscar Onley (IGD)<br \/>10. Antoine l&#8217;Hote (DCT) all same time<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"13977c23-0379-4908-8d9e-d5b0bf8d48e8\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-23T16:29:52+00:00\">2026-03-23T16:29:52.242Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-general-classification-after-stage-1\"><span>General Classification after stage 1<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"e34e68e0-1152-4dd8-aef6-7f1dc58b738e\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Dorian Godon (IGD) 4:00&#8217;59&#8221;<br \/>2. Remco Evenepoel (RBH) +4&#8243;<br \/>3. Tom Pidcock (PQT) +6&#8243;<br \/>4. Thomas Silva (XAT) +10&#8243;<br \/>5. Simone Gualdi (LOI)<br \/>6. Lenny Martinez (TBV)<br \/>7. Andrea Raccagni Noviero (SOQ)<br \/>8. Henri Uhlig (APT)<br \/>9. Oscar Onley (IGD)<br \/>10. Antoine l&#8217;Hote (DCT) all same time<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Post race report&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Volta a Catalunya: Dorian Godon denies Remco Evenepoel in punchy finish on stage 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"2c6ba5ea-3a07-4355-b341-7a8dd3a4bc78\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RBUdQYiDjTtwbqaehXaWvK-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RBUdQYiDjTtwbqaehXaWvK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RBUdQYiDjTtwbqaehXaWvK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RBUdQYiDjTtwbqaehXaWvK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RBUdQYiDjTtwbqaehXaWvK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RBUdQYiDjTtwbqaehXaWvK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-6 lg:px-0 relative max-w-[1070px] mx-auto viafoura-twig-component px-4\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class='vfcustom-community-guidelines'&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/volta-a-catalunya-stage-1-live-big-names-battle-it-out-in-a-week-of-tough-racing\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-2560-80.jpg&#8221;] Pro Cycling Racing Road Volta a Catalunya As it happened: French champion holds off Olympic champion to take stage 1 at Volta a Catalunya 2026 Dorian Godon took the win for Ineos Grenadiers ahead of Remco Evenepoel by the finest of margins with Tom Pidcock holding on for third after launching early [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,68],"class_list":["post-1842909","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-cyclingnews-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1842909","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1842909"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1842909\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1842909"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1842909"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1842909"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}