{"id":1844510,"date":"2026-03-24T16:10:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T13:10:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1844510"},"modified":"2026-03-24T16:10:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T13:10:32","slug":"volta-a-catalunya-magnus-cort-sprints-to-stage-2-victory-after-peloton-catches-breakaway-in-final-kilometre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1844510","title":{"rendered":"Volta a Catalunya: Magnus Cort sprints to stage 2 victory after peloton catches breakaway in final kilometre"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LKsf8ya9agMuWV8vZ88T4a-1024-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article 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 widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\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<h1>Volta a Catalunya: Magnus Cort sprints to stage 2 victory after peloton catches breakaway in final kilometre<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline\">\nRace Results<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nDani Ostanek <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T16:10:32Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n24 March 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Noa Isidore goes second and Francesco Busatto in third ahead of GC leader Godon<\/p>\n<\/div>\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. 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id=\"3fc29e49-2403-4b2d-baff-92961b29af2d\">Magnus Cort (Uno-X Mobility) sprinted to victory on stage 2 of the Volta a Catalunya in Banyoles, holding off Noa Isidore (Decathlon-CMA CGM) in the dash to the line after the peloton caught breakaway survivor Liam Slock (Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9) a kilometre from the finish.<\/p>\n<p>Cort hit the front with 150 metres to go of the 167.4km stage from Figueres, taking over from Ivo Oliveira (UAE Team Emirates-XRG), who had put in a powerful burst of speed with 350 metres remaining.<\/p>\n<p id=\"3fc29e49-2403-4b2d-baff-92961b29af2d-2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">He had Isidore and Francesco Busatto (Alpecin-Premier Tech) on his wheel, while stage 1 winner Dorian Godon (Ineos Grenadiers) followed not far behind. Ultimately, though, Cort had the speed to hold on and secure the 35th win of his career and his 13th at a Spanish race.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNhqVykmtwN2Y6VVf5Zym9-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNhqVykmtwN2Y6VVf5Zym9-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: Experienced Dane is the fastest to the line on stage 2 of Volta a Catalunya 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Volta a Catalunya: Dorian Godon denies Remco Evenepoel in punchy finish on stage 1<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: French champion holds off Olympic champion to take stage 1 at Volta a Catalunya 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Isidore and Busatto rounded out the podium, while Godon, retaining the race lead by 10 seconds from Cort, finished fourth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;It was a difficult stage. Coming down from Olot, there was a lot of fighting for positions on the downhill. I didn&#8217;t like it too much, so I was a bit far back,&#8221; Cort said after the stage.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The team kept believing in me, and I don&#8217;t know how they succeeded, but Anders [Skaarseth] piloted me from the last position to first between 3km and 1.5km to go. Then I had Anthon [Charmig] to deliver the last bit. It was amazing \u2013 really good teamwork.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;In Catalunya, you have many similar stages to this, sprints from reduced groups. It suits me well, which is why I&#8217;ve wanted to come here for many years. Finally, I&#8217;m here and very excited to win. It&#8217;s a place I know very well. When I first turned pro, I was living here for many years. I still love coming here for training camps, and I&#8217;ve been on this road a million times on rest days. For me, it&#8217;s like winning at home.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-BhUwaiqHgQdTpLXatSFvsW\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-BhUwaiqHgQdTpLXatSFvsW slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Cort is now second overall in the general classification, level on time with Godon. Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) is third at four seconds down, while Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) is fourth at six seconds.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"bf467cae-1df6-4067-b67e-b19ff7b9250b\">\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\/vLvB4Y3fxEFCZ9j44pVxgD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vLvB4Y3fxEFCZ9j44pVxgD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vLvB4Y3fxEFCZ9j44pVxgD-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vLvB4Y3fxEFCZ9j44pVxgD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vLvB4Y3fxEFCZ9j44pVxgD-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vLvB4Y3fxEFCZ9j44pVxgD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Dorian Godon of Ineos Grenadiers celebrates at podium as race leader for second day at Volta a Catalunya <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-how-it-unfolded\"><span>How it unfolded<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"5791df6a-2612-4596-a665-fe0165e73feb\">Stage 2 of the Volta a Catalunya would take the riders on a 167.4km run from Figueres to Banyoles. The 1,900 metres of elevation and single classified climb along the way not expected to disrupt the sprinters in their pursuit of a mass sprint finish.<\/p>\n<p>It wouldn&#8217;t take long for the breakaway to get away, with a group of five jumping away on the lumpy terrain in the early kilometres of the stage.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hx7J23wXKAgjZVU2aEBwdB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hx7J23wXKAgjZVU2aEBwdB-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Volta ao Algarve: Paul Magnier doubles up with another sprint victory on stage 4<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsGKjAZkaYRDvcKAmSnRqD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsGKjAZkaYRDvcKAmSnRqD-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Volta ao Algarve: Paul Magnier rockets to stage 1 victory as Soudal-QuickStep control final kilometre<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;My legs felt heavy at the start of the race today&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock comes through Milan-San Remo fatigue to claim third place on opening stage of Volta a Catalunya<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9 pair of Liam Slock and Baptiste Veistroffer were joined in the move by Julen Arriolabengoa (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA), Samuel Fern\u00e1ndez (Euskaltel-Euskadi), and Diego Uriarte (Equipo Kern Pharma) in the move.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"6663d276-b6c8-4045-be58-f1a43946b840\">\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\/UpdQaZNbpU3HxPMXh73yEh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UpdQaZNbpU3HxPMXh73yEh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UpdQaZNbpU3HxPMXh73yEh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UpdQaZNbpU3HxPMXh73yEh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UpdQaZNbpU3HxPMXh73yEh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UpdQaZNbpU3HxPMXh73yEh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The breakaway riding through Besal\u00fa on stage 2 of Volta a Catalunya 2026 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"7e7e6052-8e06-424a-9a4e-eb8ad5e35759\">Ineos Grenadiers, EF Education-EasyPost, and NSN were among the teams working in the peloton behind, though the break was permitted to get up the road and build a gap of three minutes.<\/p>\n<p>After 21 kilometres, the break passed the only climb of the day, the third-category Alt del Purgatori. Veistroffer, the mountain classification leader after stage 1, added three points to his lead to take his tally to 16.<\/p>\n<p>At 103km to go, the Frenchman led the break over the first intermediate sprint of the day at Peralada, taking three points and three bonus seconds. It was the same story just over 40km later at Besal\u00fa, where Veistroffer passed stage 1 winner Dorian Godon to move into the points lead.<\/p>\n<p>A split in the peloton shortly afterwards on a hilly stretch saw the two Lotto men and Uriarte go clear of Arriolabengoa and Fern\u00e1ndez. The road, meanwhile, kept climbing towards the day&#8217;s high point just past the third intermediate sprint at Olot.<\/p>\n<p>There, Veistroffer added another three sprint points to his name, taking his total to 15. He, Slock, and Uriarte continued to lead over the top of the uncategorised ascent, and with 28km to run, they led the peloton by 1:40.<\/p>\n<p>A long, largely descending run to the finish followed, with Ineos, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, NSN, and UAE Team Emirates-XRG now in pursuit of both Veistroffer and Slock, who had left Uriarte behind to bid for victory together.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"4cff531c-4f3b-4ef1-a29d-6dc0611f7aba\">\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\/s3C3REHp9jyEAs2QxyxLu7-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s3C3REHp9jyEAs2QxyxLu7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s3C3REHp9jyEAs2QxyxLu7-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s3C3REHp9jyEAs2QxyxLu7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s3C3REHp9jyEAs2QxyxLu7-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s3C3REHp9jyEAs2QxyxLu7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Baptiste Veistroffer and Liam Slock out front on stage 2 of Volta a Catalunya 2026 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"84dd1793-853c-4f7f-8389-d6d0714bd00f\">The duo battled on, losing time as they raced, with their advantage falling under the minute mark as Banyoles neared. With 10km to go, just 40 seconds of their lead remained. 5km later, that time gap had fallen to just 10 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>Veistroffer dropped back with 3.5km to go, leaving teammate Slock to push on alone. The Belgian continued until the flamme rouge, but his bid for glory ended there.<\/p>\n<p>With Slock back in the fold, several teams, including Alpecin-Premier Tech, Uno-X Mobility, and UAE, took over the race lead to set up the sprint.<\/p>\n<p>Uno-X held the prime position heading into that final kilometre, though it was Oliveira who pushed on at the front with a late attack\/long sprint with 350 metres left to run.<\/p>\n<p>Cort was in the perfect position, however, and surged clear before holding off his rivals to add a first career stage win in Catalunya to six at the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a, four at O Gran Cami\u00f1o, and one apiece at the Cl\u00e1sica de Almer\u00eda and the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"e7edac63-33bb-4473-ab97-df4d4ba6206e\">\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\/TNhqVykmtwN2Y6VVf5Zym9-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNhqVykmtwN2Y6VVf5Zym9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNhqVykmtwN2Y6VVf5Zym9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNhqVykmtwN2Y6VVf5Zym9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNhqVykmtwN2Y6VVf5Zym9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNhqVykmtwN2Y6VVf5Zym9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The final sprint was won by Magnus Cort (left) <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-results\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"fafec7d6-e465-4b1a-a8ef-a93e9d526177\"><em><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-BhUwaiqHgQdTpLXatSFvsW\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-BhUwaiqHgQdTpLXatSFvsW slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PSRUchRz7RcBeXHn7hDvCh-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PSRUchRz7RcBeXHn7hDvCh.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PSRUchRz7RcBeXHn7hDvCh.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PSRUchRz7RcBeXHn7hDvCh.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Dani Ostanek<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Senior News Writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Dani Ostanek is Senior News Writer at Cyclingnews, having joined in 2017 as a freelance contributor, later being hired full-time. Her favourite races include Strade Bianche, the Tour de France Femmes, Paris-Roubaix, and Tro-Bro L\u00e9on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\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 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stage 1 at Volta a Catalunya 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hx7J23wXKAgjZVU2aEBwdB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hx7J23wXKAgjZVU2aEBwdB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hx7J23wXKAgjZVU2aEBwdB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hx7J23wXKAgjZVU2aEBwdB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hx7J23wXKAgjZVU2aEBwdB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Volta ao Algarve: Paul Magnier doubles up with another sprint victory on stage 4<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsGKjAZkaYRDvcKAmSnRqD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsGKjAZkaYRDvcKAmSnRqD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsGKjAZkaYRDvcKAmSnRqD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsGKjAZkaYRDvcKAmSnRqD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsGKjAZkaYRDvcKAmSnRqD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Volta ao Algarve: Paul Magnier rockets to stage 1 victory as Soudal-QuickStep control final kilometre<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;My legs felt heavy at the start of the race today&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock comes through Milan-San Remo fatigue to claim third place on opening stage of Volta a Catalunya<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrGmGRB6Bg45TTm9F3RVfg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrGmGRB6Bg45TTm9F3RVfg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrGmGRB6Bg45TTm9F3RVfg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrGmGRB6Bg45TTm9F3RVfg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrGmGRB6Bg45TTm9F3RVfg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Paris-Roubaix Femmes past winners<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8j3ZY2TPLqf5RNxoPfDFmm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8j3ZY2TPLqf5RNxoPfDFmm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8j3ZY2TPLqf5RNxoPfDFmm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8j3ZY2TPLqf5RNxoPfDFmm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8j3ZY2TPLqf5RNxoPfDFmm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Paris-Roubaix past winners<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SENYq3cAranrr2cSVGCWi4-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SENYq3cAranrr2cSVGCWi4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SENYq3cAranrr2cSVGCWi4-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SENYq3cAranrr2cSVGCWi4-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SENYq3cAranrr2cSVGCWi4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">New name, new route, new winners? \u2013 Analysing the contenders for the men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s Ronde Van Brugge<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QA29koQarCiGLEMs7RhWm6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QA29koQarCiGLEMs7RhWm6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QA29koQarCiGLEMs7RhWm6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QA29koQarCiGLEMs7RhWm6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QA29koQarCiGLEMs7RhWm6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Sometimes it is up to me to bang on the table and say that I am still here&#8217; \u2013 Why Lotte Kopecky demanding Milan-San Remo leadership is an ominous sign for the rest of the Classics<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2CVBgoeMR96yF7tv47cp2Q-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2CVBgoeMR96yF7tv47cp2Q-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2CVBgoeMR96yF7tv47cp2Q-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2CVBgoeMR96yF7tv47cp2Q-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2CVBgoeMR96yF7tv47cp2Q-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Every detail counts at Milan-San Remo&#8217; \u2013 How former pro Niccol\u00f2 Bonifazio taught Tadej Poga\u010dar the secrets of Milan-San Remo<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;My legs felt heavy at the start of the race today&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock comes through Milan-San Remo fatigue to claim third place on opening stage of Volta a Catalunya<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Race Results<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Volta a Catalunya: Dorian Godon denies Remco Evenepoel in punchy finish on stage 1<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUCiU7bpZQYnonQfxwezuf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUCiU7bpZQYnonQfxwezuf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUCiU7bpZQYnonQfxwezuf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUCiU7bpZQYnonQfxwezuf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUCiU7bpZQYnonQfxwezuf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">UCI Gravel World Series: Nicole Frain best in three-rider women&#8217;s sprint while Jarno Bellens goes solo to win elite men&#8217;s race at Turnhout Gravel<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y5NqaEQ8iBfpdbTNzmKYvh-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y5NqaEQ8iBfpdbTNzmKYvh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y5NqaEQ8iBfpdbTNzmKYvh-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y5NqaEQ8iBfpdbTNzmKYvh-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y5NqaEQ8iBfpdbTNzmKYvh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Photo finish at Midwest Cycling Classic goes to Lonneke Uneken as Martina Alzini celebrates too early for a second time<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q3gwi2gKYagtgNS8Xy8nJ5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q3gwi2gKYagtgNS8Xy8nJ5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q3gwi2gKYagtgNS8Xy8nJ5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q3gwi2gKYagtgNS8Xy8nJ5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/q3gwi2gKYagtgNS8Xy8nJ5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s cycling (races)<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Giro dell&#8217;Appennino Donne: Silvia Persico beats Lucinda Brand to take first win of 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Coming down from Olot, there was a lot of fighting for positions on the downhill. I didn&#8217;t like it too much, so I was a bit far back,&#8221; Cort said after the stage.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The team kept believing in me, and I don&#8217;t know how they succeeded, but Anders [Skaarseth] piloted me from the last position to first between 3km and 1.5km to go. Then I had Anthon [Charmig] to deliver the last bit. It was amazing \u2013 really good teamwork.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;In Catalunya, you have many similar stages to this, sprints from reduced groups. It suits me well, which is why I&#8217;ve wanted to come here for many years. Finally, I&#8217;m here and very excited to win. It&#8217;s a place I know very well. When I first turned pro, I was living here for many years. I still love coming here for training camps, and I&#8217;ve been on this road a million times on rest days. 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Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) is third at four seconds down, while Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) is fourth at six seconds.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"bf467cae-1df6-4067-b67e-b19ff7b9250b\">\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\/vLvB4Y3fxEFCZ9j44pVxgD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vLvB4Y3fxEFCZ9j44pVxgD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vLvB4Y3fxEFCZ9j44pVxgD-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vLvB4Y3fxEFCZ9j44pVxgD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vLvB4Y3fxEFCZ9j44pVxgD-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vLvB4Y3fxEFCZ9j44pVxgD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Dorian Godon of Ineos Grenadiers celebrates at podium as race leader for second day at Volta a Catalunya <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-how-it-unfolded\"><span>How it unfolded<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"5791df6a-2612-4596-a665-fe0165e73feb\">Stage 2 of the Volta a Catalunya would take the riders on a 167.4km run from Figueres to Banyoles. The 1,900 metres of elevation and single classified climb along the way not expected to disrupt the sprinters in their pursuit of a mass sprint finish.<\/p>\n<p>It wouldn&#8217;t take long for the breakaway to get away, with a group of five jumping away on the lumpy terrain in the early kilometres of the stage.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hx7J23wXKAgjZVU2aEBwdB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hx7J23wXKAgjZVU2aEBwdB-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Volta ao Algarve: Paul Magnier doubles up with another sprint victory on stage 4<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsGKjAZkaYRDvcKAmSnRqD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsGKjAZkaYRDvcKAmSnRqD-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Volta ao Algarve: Paul Magnier rockets to stage 1 victory as Soudal-QuickStep control final kilometre<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;My legs felt heavy at the start of the race today&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock comes through Milan-San Remo fatigue to claim third place on opening stage of Volta a Catalunya<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9 pair of Liam Slock and Baptiste Veistroffer were joined in the move by Julen Arriolabengoa (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA), Samuel Fern\u00e1ndez (Euskaltel-Euskadi), and Diego Uriarte (Equipo Kern Pharma) in the move.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"6663d276-b6c8-4045-be58-f1a43946b840\">\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\/UpdQaZNbpU3HxPMXh73yEh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UpdQaZNbpU3HxPMXh73yEh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UpdQaZNbpU3HxPMXh73yEh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UpdQaZNbpU3HxPMXh73yEh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UpdQaZNbpU3HxPMXh73yEh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UpdQaZNbpU3HxPMXh73yEh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The breakaway riding through Besal\u00fa on stage 2 of Volta a Catalunya 2026 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"7e7e6052-8e06-424a-9a4e-eb8ad5e35759\">Ineos Grenadiers, EF Education-EasyPost, and NSN were among the teams working in the peloton behind, though the break was permitted to get up the road and build a gap of three minutes.<\/p>\n<p>After 21 kilometres, the break passed the only climb of the day, the third-category Alt del Purgatori. Veistroffer, the mountain classification leader after stage 1, added three points to his lead to take his tally to 16.<\/p>\n<p>At 103km to go, the Frenchman led the break over the first intermediate sprint of the day at Peralada, taking three points and three bonus seconds. It was the same story just over 40km later at Besal\u00fa, where Veistroffer passed stage 1 winner Dorian Godon to move into the points lead.<\/p>\n<p>A split in the peloton shortly afterwards on a hilly stretch saw the two Lotto men and Uriarte go clear of Arriolabengoa and Fern\u00e1ndez. The road, meanwhile, kept climbing towards the day&#8217;s high point just past the third intermediate sprint at Olot.<\/p>\n<p>There, Veistroffer added another three sprint points to his name, taking his total to 15. He, Slock, and Uriarte continued to lead over the top of the uncategorised ascent, and with 28km to run, they led the peloton by 1:40.<\/p>\n<p>A long, largely descending run to the finish followed, with Ineos, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, NSN, and UAE Team Emirates-XRG now in pursuit of both Veistroffer and Slock, who had left Uriarte behind to bid for victory together.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"4cff531c-4f3b-4ef1-a29d-6dc0611f7aba\">\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\/s3C3REHp9jyEAs2QxyxLu7-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s3C3REHp9jyEAs2QxyxLu7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s3C3REHp9jyEAs2QxyxLu7-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s3C3REHp9jyEAs2QxyxLu7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s3C3REHp9jyEAs2QxyxLu7-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s3C3REHp9jyEAs2QxyxLu7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Baptiste Veistroffer and Liam Slock out front on stage 2 of Volta a Catalunya 2026 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"84dd1793-853c-4f7f-8389-d6d0714bd00f\">The duo battled on, losing time as they raced, with their advantage falling under the minute mark as Banyoles neared. With 10km to go, just 40 seconds of their lead remained. 5km later, that time gap had fallen to just 10 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>Veistroffer dropped back with 3.5km to go, leaving teammate Slock to push on alone. The Belgian continued until the flamme rouge, but his bid for glory ended there.<\/p>\n<p>With Slock back in the fold, several teams, including Alpecin-Premier Tech, Uno-X Mobility, and UAE, took over the race lead to set up the sprint.<\/p>\n<p>Uno-X held the prime position heading into that final kilometre, though it was Oliveira who pushed on at the front with a late attack\/long sprint with 350 metres left to run.<\/p>\n<p>Cort was in the perfect position, however, and surged clear before holding off his rivals to add a first career stage win in Catalunya to six at the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a, four at O Gran Cami\u00f1o, and one apiece at the Cl\u00e1sica de Almer\u00eda and the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"e7edac63-33bb-4473-ab97-df4d4ba6206e\">\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\/TNhqVykmtwN2Y6VVf5Zym9-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNhqVykmtwN2Y6VVf5Zym9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNhqVykmtwN2Y6VVf5Zym9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNhqVykmtwN2Y6VVf5Zym9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNhqVykmtwN2Y6VVf5Zym9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNhqVykmtwN2Y6VVf5Zym9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The final sprint was won by Magnus Cort (left) <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-results\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"fafec7d6-e465-4b1a-a8ef-a93e9d526177\"><em><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-BhUwaiqHgQdTpLXatSFvsW\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-BhUwaiqHgQdTpLXatSFvsW slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PSRUchRz7RcBeXHn7hDvCh-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PSRUchRz7RcBeXHn7hDvCh.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PSRUchRz7RcBeXHn7hDvCh.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PSRUchRz7RcBeXHn7hDvCh.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Dani Ostanek<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Senior News Writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Dani Ostanek is Senior News Writer at Cyclingnews, having joined in 2017 as a freelance contributor, later being hired full-time. Her favourite races include Strade Bianche, the Tour de France Femmes, Paris-Roubaix, and Tro-Bro L\u00e9on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\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 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hx7J23wXKAgjZVU2aEBwdB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Volta ao Algarve: Paul Magnier doubles up with another sprint victory on stage 4<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsGKjAZkaYRDvcKAmSnRqD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsGKjAZkaYRDvcKAmSnRqD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsGKjAZkaYRDvcKAmSnRqD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsGKjAZkaYRDvcKAmSnRqD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsGKjAZkaYRDvcKAmSnRqD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Volta ao Algarve: Paul Magnier rockets to stage 1 victory as Soudal-QuickStep control final kilometre<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;My legs felt heavy at the start of the race today&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock comes through Milan-San Remo fatigue to claim third place on opening stage of Volta a Catalunya<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrGmGRB6Bg45TTm9F3RVfg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrGmGRB6Bg45TTm9F3RVfg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrGmGRB6Bg45TTm9F3RVfg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrGmGRB6Bg45TTm9F3RVfg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vrGmGRB6Bg45TTm9F3RVfg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Paris-Roubaix Femmes past winners<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8j3ZY2TPLqf5RNxoPfDFmm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8j3ZY2TPLqf5RNxoPfDFmm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8j3ZY2TPLqf5RNxoPfDFmm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8j3ZY2TPLqf5RNxoPfDFmm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8j3ZY2TPLqf5RNxoPfDFmm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Paris-Roubaix past winners<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SENYq3cAranrr2cSVGCWi4-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SENYq3cAranrr2cSVGCWi4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SENYq3cAranrr2cSVGCWi4-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SENYq3cAranrr2cSVGCWi4-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SENYq3cAranrr2cSVGCWi4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">New name, new route, new winners? \u2013 Analysing the contenders for the men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s Ronde Van Brugge<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QA29koQarCiGLEMs7RhWm6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QA29koQarCiGLEMs7RhWm6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QA29koQarCiGLEMs7RhWm6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QA29koQarCiGLEMs7RhWm6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QA29koQarCiGLEMs7RhWm6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Sometimes it is up to me to bang on the table and say that I am still here&#8217; \u2013 Why Lotte Kopecky demanding Milan-San Remo leadership is an ominous sign for the rest of the Classics<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2CVBgoeMR96yF7tv47cp2Q-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2CVBgoeMR96yF7tv47cp2Q-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2CVBgoeMR96yF7tv47cp2Q-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2CVBgoeMR96yF7tv47cp2Q-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2CVBgoeMR96yF7tv47cp2Q-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Every detail counts at Milan-San Remo&#8217; \u2013 How former pro Niccol\u00f2 Bonifazio taught Tadej Poga\u010dar the secrets of Milan-San Remo<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;My legs felt heavy at the start of the race today&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock comes through Milan-San Remo fatigue to claim third place on opening stage of Volta a Catalunya<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Race Results<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Volta a Catalunya: Dorian Godon denies Remco Evenepoel in punchy finish on stage 1<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUCiU7bpZQYnonQfxwezuf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUCiU7bpZQYnonQfxwezuf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUCiU7bpZQYnonQfxwezuf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUCiU7bpZQYnonQfxwezuf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jUCiU7bpZQYnonQfxwezuf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">UCI Gravel World Series: Nicole Frain best in three-rider women&#8217;s sprint while Jarno Bellens goes solo to win elite men&#8217;s race at Turnhout Gravel<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y5NqaEQ8iBfpdbTNzmKYvh-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y5NqaEQ8iBfpdbTNzmKYvh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, 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Ultimately, though, Cort had the speed to hold on and secure the 35th win of his career and his 13th at a Spanish race.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNhqVykmtwN2Y6VVf5Zym9-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNhqVykmtwN2Y6VVf5Zym9-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: Experienced Dane is the fastest to the line on stage 2 of Volta a Catalunya 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Volta a Catalunya: Dorian Godon denies Remco Evenepoel in punchy finish on stage 1<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: French champion holds off Olympic champion to take stage 1 at Volta a Catalunya 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Isidore and Busatto rounded out the podium, while Godon, retaining the race lead by 10 seconds from Cort, finished fourth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;It was a difficult stage. Coming down from Olot, there was a lot of fighting for positions on the downhill. I didn&#8217;t like it too much, so I was a bit far back,&#8221; Cort said after the stage.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The team kept believing in me, and I don&#8217;t know how they succeeded, but Anders [Skaarseth] piloted me from the last position to first between 3km and 1.5km to go. Then I had Anthon [Charmig] to deliver the last bit. It was amazing \u2013 really good teamwork.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;In Catalunya, you have many similar stages to this, sprints from reduced groups. It suits me well, which is why I&#8217;ve wanted to come here for many years. Finally, I&#8217;m here and very excited to win. It&#8217;s a place I know very well. When I first turned pro, I was living here for many years. I still love coming here for training camps, and I&#8217;ve been on this road a million times on rest days. 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Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) is third at four seconds down, while Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) is fourth at six seconds.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"bf467cae-1df6-4067-b67e-b19ff7b9250b\">\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\/vLvB4Y3fxEFCZ9j44pVxgD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vLvB4Y3fxEFCZ9j44pVxgD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vLvB4Y3fxEFCZ9j44pVxgD-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vLvB4Y3fxEFCZ9j44pVxgD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vLvB4Y3fxEFCZ9j44pVxgD-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vLvB4Y3fxEFCZ9j44pVxgD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Dorian Godon of Ineos Grenadiers celebrates at podium as race leader for second day at Volta a Catalunya <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-how-it-unfolded\"><span>How it unfolded<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"5791df6a-2612-4596-a665-fe0165e73feb\">Stage 2 of the Volta a Catalunya would take the riders on a 167.4km run from Figueres to Banyoles. The 1,900 metres of elevation and single classified climb along the way not expected to disrupt the sprinters in their pursuit of a mass sprint finish.<\/p>\n<p>It wouldn&#8217;t take long for the breakaway to get away, with a group of five jumping away on the lumpy terrain in the early kilometres of the stage.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hx7J23wXKAgjZVU2aEBwdB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hx7J23wXKAgjZVU2aEBwdB-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Volta ao Algarve: Paul Magnier doubles up with another sprint victory on stage 4<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsGKjAZkaYRDvcKAmSnRqD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SsGKjAZkaYRDvcKAmSnRqD-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Volta ao Algarve: Paul Magnier rockets to stage 1 victory as Soudal-QuickStep control final kilometre<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;My legs felt heavy at the start of the race today&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock comes through Milan-San Remo fatigue to claim third place on opening stage of Volta a Catalunya<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9 pair of Liam Slock and Baptiste Veistroffer were joined in the move by Julen Arriolabengoa (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA), Samuel Fern\u00e1ndez (Euskaltel-Euskadi), and Diego Uriarte (Equipo Kern Pharma) in the move.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"6663d276-b6c8-4045-be58-f1a43946b840\">\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\/UpdQaZNbpU3HxPMXh73yEh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UpdQaZNbpU3HxPMXh73yEh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UpdQaZNbpU3HxPMXh73yEh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UpdQaZNbpU3HxPMXh73yEh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UpdQaZNbpU3HxPMXh73yEh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UpdQaZNbpU3HxPMXh73yEh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The breakaway riding through Besal\u00fa on stage 2 of Volta a Catalunya 2026 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"7e7e6052-8e06-424a-9a4e-eb8ad5e35759\">Ineos Grenadiers, EF Education-EasyPost, and NSN were among the teams working in the peloton behind, though the break was permitted to get up the road and build a gap of three minutes.<\/p>\n<p>After 21 kilometres, the break passed the only climb of the day, the third-category Alt del Purgatori. Veistroffer, the mountain classification leader after stage 1, added three points to his lead to take his tally to 16.<\/p>\n<p>At 103km to go, the Frenchman led the break over the first intermediate sprint of the day at Peralada, taking three points and three bonus seconds. It was the same story just over 40km later at Besal\u00fa, where Veistroffer passed stage 1 winner Dorian Godon to move into the points lead.<\/p>\n<p>A split in the peloton shortly afterwards on a hilly stretch saw the two Lotto men and Uriarte go clear of Arriolabengoa and Fern\u00e1ndez. The road, meanwhile, kept climbing towards the day&#8217;s high point just past the third intermediate sprint at Olot.<\/p>\n<p>There, Veistroffer added another three sprint points to his name, taking his total to 15. He, Slock, and Uriarte continued to lead over the top of the uncategorised ascent, and with 28km to run, they led the peloton by 1:40.<\/p>\n<p>A long, largely descending run to the finish followed, with Ineos, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, NSN, and UAE Team Emirates-XRG now in pursuit of both Veistroffer and Slock, who had left Uriarte behind to bid for victory together.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"4cff531c-4f3b-4ef1-a29d-6dc0611f7aba\">\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\/s3C3REHp9jyEAs2QxyxLu7-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s3C3REHp9jyEAs2QxyxLu7-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s3C3REHp9jyEAs2QxyxLu7-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s3C3REHp9jyEAs2QxyxLu7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s3C3REHp9jyEAs2QxyxLu7-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/s3C3REHp9jyEAs2QxyxLu7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Baptiste Veistroffer and Liam Slock out front on stage 2 of Volta a Catalunya 2026 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"84dd1793-853c-4f7f-8389-d6d0714bd00f\">The duo battled on, losing time as they raced, with their advantage falling under the minute mark as Banyoles neared. With 10km to go, just 40 seconds of their lead remained. 5km later, that time gap had fallen to just 10 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>Veistroffer dropped back with 3.5km to go, leaving teammate Slock to push on alone. The Belgian continued until the flamme rouge, but his bid for glory ended there.<\/p>\n<p>With Slock back in the fold, several teams, including Alpecin-Premier Tech, Uno-X Mobility, and UAE, took over the race lead to set up the sprint.<\/p>\n<p>Uno-X held the prime position heading into that final kilometre, though it was Oliveira who pushed on at the front with a late attack\/long sprint with 350 metres left to run.<\/p>\n<p>Cort was in the perfect position, however, and surged clear before holding off his rivals to add a first career stage win in Catalunya to six at the Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a, four at O Gran Cami\u00f1o, and one apiece at the Cl\u00e1sica de Almer\u00eda and the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"e7edac63-33bb-4473-ab97-df4d4ba6206e\">\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\/TNhqVykmtwN2Y6VVf5Zym9-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNhqVykmtwN2Y6VVf5Zym9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNhqVykmtwN2Y6VVf5Zym9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNhqVykmtwN2Y6VVf5Zym9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNhqVykmtwN2Y6VVf5Zym9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNhqVykmtwN2Y6VVf5Zym9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The final sprint was won by Magnus Cort (left) <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-results\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"fafec7d6-e465-4b1a-a8ef-a93e9d526177\"><em><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/volta-a-catalunya-magnus-cort-sprints-to-stage-2-victory-after-peloton-catches-breakaway-in-final-kilometre\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LKsf8ya9agMuWV8vZ88T4a-1024-80.jpg&#8221;] Pro Cycling Racing Road Volta a Catalunya Volta a Catalunya: Magnus Cort sprints to stage 2 victory after peloton catches breakaway in final kilometre Race Results By Dani Ostanek published 24 March 2026 Noa Isidore goes second and Francesco Busatto in third ahead of GC leader Godon When you purchase through links [&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-1844510","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\/1844510","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=1844510"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1844510\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1844510"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1844510"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1844510"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}