{"id":1845205,"date":"2026-03-24T11:46:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T08:46:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1845205"},"modified":"2026-03-24T11:46:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T08:46:20","slug":"as-it-happened-experienced-dane-is-the-fastest-to-the-line-on-stage-2-of-volta-a-catalunya-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1845205","title":{"rendered":"As it happened: Experienced Dane is the fastest to the line on stage 2 of Volta a Catalunya 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNhqVykmtwN2Y6VVf5Zym9-2560-80.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: Experienced Dane is the fastest to the line on stage 2 of Volta a Catalunya 2026<\/h1>\n<h2>Magnus Cort outpaced Noa Isidore and Francesco Busatto to take the win<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=\"2026-03-24T16:20:13Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n24 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-2-live-will-the-race-favourites-take-the-day-or-will-the-fast-men-hold-on-again\/\" 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\/TNhqVykmtwN2Y6VVf5Zym9-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, 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) 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>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>150km 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 del Purgatori)<\/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>140km 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>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>120km 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>Intermediate sprint (Peralada)<\/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>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>Intermediate sprint (Besal\u00fa)<\/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>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>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>Intermediate sprint (Olot)<\/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>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>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>Crash!<\/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 2 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 2<\/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=\"fb66eb2a-59bf-48d7-8f4a-2369087b827b\">\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\/wHpJVjtSXfcpBagdnmUxmJ-960-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wHpJVjtSXfcpBagdnmUxmJ-960-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wHpJVjtSXfcpBagdnmUxmJ-960-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wHpJVjtSXfcpBagdnmUxmJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wHpJVjtSXfcpBagdnmUxmJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wHpJVjtSXfcpBagdnmUxmJ-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\">Stage 2 <\/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\">It came down to a sprint with Cort being the fastest to the line<\/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=\"2026-03-24T10:17:21+00:00\">2026-03-24T10:17:21.772Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9a6054c0-d28c-4379-850c-a700166d0be6\">Hola and welcome to <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>&#8216; live report of stage 2 at the Volta a Catalunya 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T10:19:28+00:00\">2026-03-24T10:19:28.080Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"72932790-e042-460e-9b73-14264961a65f\">Stage 1 was a rapid day in the saddle with only the strongest riders able to compete at the finish with French champion, Dorian Godon (Ineos Grenadiers), managing to hold off Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) to take the stage with Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) rounding off the podium.<\/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=\"9cf3fc4b-1276-4aed-9f61-365b4798a4ec\">\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=\"2026-03-24T10:22:21+00:00\">2026-03-24T10:22:21.950Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dfeec39d-260f-4083-9c9d-af1e0b9b964b\">Stage 2 is a similar day, only the big climb comes much later in the day. It isn&#8217;t categorised, but that doesn&#8217;t mean it isn&#8217;t hard. A 167.4km day from Figueres to Banyoles with 2108 metres of elevation gain. It is a difficult stage to call.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"b8a1b666-d52f-44e3-80a1-52ca491c0649\">\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\/wHpJVjtSXfcpBagdnmUxmJ-960-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wHpJVjtSXfcpBagdnmUxmJ-960-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wHpJVjtSXfcpBagdnmUxmJ-960-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wHpJVjtSXfcpBagdnmUxmJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wHpJVjtSXfcpBagdnmUxmJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wHpJVjtSXfcpBagdnmUxmJ-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: Volta a Catalunya)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T10:24:18+00:00\">2026-03-24T10:24:18.497Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"24171b5e-1131-4b32-9d9f-8976e1e95739\">Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) had a superb start to his race for the GC title here in Catalonia with a very strong third place, even after having to launch his sprint very early. He is feeling the distance of Milan-San Remo, but is looking forward to the week ahead&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#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<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"de106f25-0596-4674-8f37-0a459c6fdc93\">\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\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-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=\"2026-03-24T10:25:13+00:00\">2026-03-24T10:25:13.938Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0db99409-6ed7-46e7-835a-cf2575c764a1\">Of course, you will also likely want to watch the racing, here is our how to watch for this year&#8217;s Volta a Catalunya&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>How to watch Volta a Catalunya 2026 \u2013 Live streams, TV coverage<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"ae0d323c-59e1-4fa6-8299-bebbedbbe706\">\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\/GStSdG87jGA2erKwyq6BLP-1000-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GStSdG87jGA2erKwyq6BLP-1000-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GStSdG87jGA2erKwyq6BLP-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GStSdG87jGA2erKwyq6BLP-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GStSdG87jGA2erKwyq6BLP-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GStSdG87jGA2erKwyq6BLP-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: Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T11:46:49+00:00\">2026-03-24T11:46:49.026Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f6ab06d2-eff5-4932-984e-1149daf30562\">Sign on is well underway with the race leader, Godon, taking in the limelight.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"8e46eea1-45cd-44f0-ba51-87c35994289d\">\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\/K669dvTECbmWEbu389scKf-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K669dvTECbmWEbu389scKf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K669dvTECbmWEbu389scKf-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K669dvTECbmWEbu389scKf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K669dvTECbmWEbu389scKf-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K669dvTECbmWEbu389scKf-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=\"2026-03-24T11:52:30+00:00\">2026-03-24T11:52:30.974Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e876c223-902b-41f3-8be1-d110b96ab65c\">Journalists on the ground are very keen to speak to the top two from yesterday. Will Godon and Evenepoel swap jerseys after today&#8217;s stage?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"49db774c-014f-4693-bbaf-fb763488ad47\">\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\/EnZ2SxGDTpuhN6dWRgRCog-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EnZ2SxGDTpuhN6dWRgRCog-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EnZ2SxGDTpuhN6dWRgRCog-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EnZ2SxGDTpuhN6dWRgRCog-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EnZ2SxGDTpuhN6dWRgRCog-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EnZ2SxGDTpuhN6dWRgRCog-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=\"2026-03-24T11:56:57+00:00\">2026-03-24T11:56:57.895Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"40a13067-2d90-48ad-bc64-87dee96d25e5\">Jerseys:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">GC &#8211; Dorian Godon (IGD)<br \/>Point &#8211; Dorian Godon (IGD)*<br \/>KOM &#8211; Baptiste Veistroffer (LOI)<br \/>Youth &#8211; Simone Gualdi (LOI)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*Worn by &#8211; Remco Evenepoel (RBH)<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"6cd41007-21a9-4aca-9c21-7e6d4b43e2aa\">\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\/6aCiJnPCvxqhvT9JDw8TGY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6aCiJnPCvxqhvT9JDw8TGY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6aCiJnPCvxqhvT9JDw8TGY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6aCiJnPCvxqhvT9JDw8TGY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6aCiJnPCvxqhvT9JDw8TGY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6aCiJnPCvxqhvT9JDw8TGY-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=\"2026-03-24T11:58:15+00:00\">2026-03-24T11:58:15.438Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"093dc29b-1104-4957-bb7d-86e3d5932354\">The riders have started the neutralised zone for today&#8217;s stage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"f8410520-9f7d-46e7-bb96-8e8d5ba14e9b\">\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\/WxPJtYwgGWxvXBwa5LPVbL-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WxPJtYwgGWxvXBwa5LPVbL-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WxPJtYwgGWxvXBwa5LPVbL-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WxPJtYwgGWxvXBwa5LPVbL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WxPJtYwgGWxvXBwa5LPVbL-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WxPJtYwgGWxvXBwa5LPVbL-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=\"2026-03-24T11:58:47+00:00\">2026-03-24T11:58:47.608Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c0e960e8-f69f-4b95-aaaa-a91090bb0e64\">The riders are due to start at 13:10 local time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:05:17+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:05:17.972Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2ff12a2b-a60a-4b0a-8b31-b65fdcccf09e\">The neutral is longer than yesterday&#8217;s with 6.8km of steady riding before racing begins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:10:55+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:10:55.076Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ef7198c0-7304-4ab4-a144-ec84d884ba93\">Today&#8217;s stage features 2108 metres of elevation gain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:12:34+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:12:34.296Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"934e66ad-5a8d-4154-997c-0afc95795e79\"><strong>We&#8217;re underway<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders have reached kilometre-zero and the stage is waved underway<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:14:36+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:14:36.137Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"54aa20af-5606-4fa2-bb9f-d823ae759e34\">The start was slightly delayed due to a couple of issues for Ben O&#8217;Connor (Jayco-AlUla) and an Ineos Grenadiers rider. Fortunately, all are back riding and racing is underway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:19:34+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:19:34.334Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"6caff67c-5bf7-46cb-a7ff-da2a5bb69b1c\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarche)<br \/>Liam Slock (Lotto-Intermarche)<br \/>Julen Arriola-Bengoa (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA)<br \/>Diego Uriate (Kern Pharma)<br \/>Samuel Fernandez (Euskaltel-Euskadi)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They already have over a minute on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:20:47+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:20:47.886Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3a9224d2-699c-44b5-9941-3eed7cda41b8\">Veistroffer dominated the breakaway yesterday by taking all the KOMs and intermediate sprints as well as the green number as most combative rider, despite not being the last one caught. He rides in the white and red mountains jersey today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:21:56+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:21:56.752Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b61655dc-6e3e-4665-8507-c8ce2b388915\">The gap quickly grows to over two minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:23:57+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:23:57.483Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"aa20be76-971e-4f98-8610-94f90cbc52f7\">The first test of the day is the Alt del Purgatori, 1.7km long climb with an average gradient of 5% and a max kick of 15%. They are just 10km from cresting it. It is the only KOM points up for grabs today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:29:16+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:29:16.575Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0dd338b3-aa85-400f-aec1-254436a7612d\">The gap seems to have stabilised at two minutes and 15 seconds between the break and the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"ecb3c158-8d1d-4172-8dbb-aabb55d14ef5\">\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\/ZSci5doGgskeES6zV2Nft5-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZSci5doGgskeES6zV2Nft5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZSci5doGgskeES6zV2Nft5-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZSci5doGgskeES6zV2Nft5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZSci5doGgskeES6zV2Nft5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZSci5doGgskeES6zV2Nft5-320-80.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=\"2026-03-24T12:33:46+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:33:46.995Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-150km-to-go\"><span>150km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"a8ea680e-a08e-4eb7-ac44-93f6124ba438\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">For the moment, the peloton seem keen to keep a tight leash on the breakaway with the time gap not budging. Just 4km until the riders crest the climb. Roughly 2km before they start ascending to the summit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:36:16+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:36:16.153Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"58a4104e-4ee6-4bef-8cb9-16285efa6940\">It is another beautiful day for the riders to race in with blue sky and sunshine. Plus, amazing views of the mountains of the Pyrenees. Not that the riders will be able to appreciate them on the bike today.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"6a8538eb-2131-47f4-80d8-1a37e43e8472\">\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\/hQN5G5qzGvum7CfVcAqck4-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hQN5G5qzGvum7CfVcAqck4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hQN5G5qzGvum7CfVcAqck4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hQN5G5qzGvum7CfVcAqck4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hQN5G5qzGvum7CfVcAqck4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hQN5G5qzGvum7CfVcAqck4-320-80.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=\"2026-03-24T12:38:41+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:38:41.495Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5ac0d43c-c6fc-479a-9ea2-250f5b3d8504\">Just 1km to the summit of the Alt del Purgatori for the breakaway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:43:04+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:43:04.393Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-alt-del-purgatori\"><span>KOM (Alt del Purgatori)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"ed555b82-1a4f-433d-9912-16d297d2cb36\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Veistroffer (LOI) 3pts<br \/>2. Slock (LOI) 2pts<br \/>3. Fernandez (EUS) 1pt<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Veistroffer extends his lead to seven points over Tyler Stites (Modern Adventure) in the KOM standings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:50:09+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:50:09.516Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7787c7ef-6c0a-4acd-885e-cddde579ad35\">The gap is stuck at two minutes and 15 seconds, it drifted to two minutes and 20 seconds but has dropped down again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:51:15+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:51:15.421Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"aac08869-b92d-485e-8dfc-658dff4311cb\">Ineos Grenadiers are keen to keep the tempo high in the peloton yet again. Godon must be feeling amazing after yesterday and his performances at Paris-Nice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:54:35+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:54:35.706Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-140km-to-go\"><span>140km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"2af67525-4303-4c38-8d11-30bb93bca65f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The route is undulating for some time now before a bit of flat for the riders. The break are working well together and are holding their hard earned advantage over the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"6e2bf291-f21f-4672-a2d2-903dce2ddd0a\">\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\/RhoPwh62s8t49z46sor25W-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RhoPwh62s8t49z46sor25W-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RhoPwh62s8t49z46sor25W-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RhoPwh62s8t49z46sor25W-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RhoPwh62s8t49z46sor25W-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RhoPwh62s8t49z46sor25W-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=\"2026-03-24T12:55:22+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:55:22.301Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dc07287f-a7cf-438c-af60-bc6cca33ee3b\">Mechanical for Uriarte in the breakaway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:03:55+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:03:55.542Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2747f840-1991-4f21-8bd2-bf3cded29860\">Uriarte returns to the break with the gap coming down back to the peloton to two minutes and 10 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:04:53+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:04:53.639Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"8b2fdc9b-5894-4111-b3da-1989c0d57968\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Ineos Grenadiers are working very hard for the race leader, Godon. However, they will be keen to keep Oscar Onley well placed as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:09:54+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:09:54.496Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"080fed8e-e69f-4627-8a25-e0a1f06f9e3f\">20km to the first of three intermediate sprints, the first takes place in Peralada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:12:05+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:12:05.376Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"98872333-f8f9-465b-ba3b-9a15a1c25870\">The temperature is a very pleasant 21 degrees with no wind and not many clouds at all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:12:59+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:12:59.636Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f61d2cff-28d6-43ae-8f34-7671fb527962\">Bahrain Victorious join Ineos Grenadiers on the front of the peloton for the second day in a row with Lenny Martinez on very good form.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:15:38+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:15:38.177Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f31f85c7-880c-4ed0-9da4-265a7674972b\">The riders now begin a very long but very gradual descent to just before the halfway point on the stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:17:34+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:17:34.354Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"d4ba2afe-b6db-4d84-93c2-a9bca83a0733\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap goes down further to just two minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:21:35+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:21:35.161Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a94cfb1c-2ef1-4163-a3de-ceeb478eacbb\">Over an hour of racing done and the average speed it at 41.1kph.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:25:26+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:25:26.064Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"cec2eedb-663a-4dcf-8a9a-79a4d0fb45fe\">The best placed rider in the breakaway is Arriola-Bengoa at one minute and 35 seconds off Godon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:26:02+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:26:02.632Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0422a2d8-7d3e-46e8-ba57-cf1c0129d242\">10km to the intermediate sprint in Peralada. Thee, two and one points and bonus seconds available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:33:08+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:33:08.183Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d463dffb-9080-4e7a-b5a3-70b645da8b7a\">The gap dips under two minutes for the first time as the peloton tighten their grip on the stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:33:42+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:33:42.023Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a913343a-0d23-4367-a7ed-2d020c1df4f9\">5km to Peralada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:43:17+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:43:17.287Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-peralada\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Peralada)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"174f912a-7b91-452b-9ccf-4de618f3e574\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Veistroffer (LOI) 3pts 3&#8243;<br \/>2. Slock (LOI) 2pts 2&#8243;<br \/>3. Fernandez (EUS) 1pt 1&#8243;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:45:31+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:45:31.437Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8a5a39ec-a02b-4e41-b56d-abbdfa55c9ee\">Veistroffer still dominating absolutely everything.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:52:59+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:52:59.392Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"fa9d1a65-ab2f-4275-ad65-8d929794b6de\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">NSN joins Ineos Grenadiers and Bahrain Victorious to replicate the situation from yesterday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:07:51+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:07:51.747Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6717f6d3-a9cc-45ec-92eb-fd730d24d1b4\">The peloton appear to be letting the gap go a bit with the break getting their largest gap of the day with over 80km in the legs. They now have two minutes and 25 seconds.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"cc9a6be8-0eb3-4423-b080-207fab32bce4\">\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\/TPWt4TXDZD4jECzmR3otEB-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TPWt4TXDZD4jECzmR3otEB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TPWt4TXDZD4jECzmR3otEB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TPWt4TXDZD4jECzmR3otEB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TPWt4TXDZD4jECzmR3otEB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TPWt4TXDZD4jECzmR3otEB-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=\"2026-03-24T14:13:29+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:13:29.361Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a52cab35-2502-4967-bc9b-6fcfb6871cf1\">Halfway through the stage and the breakaway has extended it&#8217;s advantage to two minutes and 35 seconds with NSN, Ineos Grenadiers and Bahrain Victorious leading the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:14:32+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:14:32.622Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"04047bf5-8510-403e-b05a-5f63944fa3b7\">A reminder of the day&#8217;s breakaway:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarche)<br \/>Liam Slock (Lotto-Intermarche)<br \/>Julen Arriola-Bengoa (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA)<br \/>Diego Uriate (Kern Pharma)<br \/>Samuel Fernandez (Euskaltel-Euskadi)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:19:54+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:19:54.902Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2c01a0e6-aa07-4d1f-9bdf-6a7d12e5c8b3\">The next intermediate sprint is coming in about 15km and will take place in Besal\u00fa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:20:40+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:20:40.569Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1d02bf8d-53c6-428b-8ac8-95b0103c2cde\">Over two hours into the day and the average speed is at 43.6kph, they are flying along!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:27:55+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:27:55.669Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"f1180cbd-aa56-46f4-80ae-9e9901ace654\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break almost have three minutes for the first time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:28:33+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:28:33.516Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c6c62b94-fb05-41f7-96fc-83f8758e2031\">10km to the intermediate sprint in Besal\u00fa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:34:59+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:34:59.431Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4077e6cd-9644-43a6-9a0b-abc1dfbd9a2f\">A few of the big contenders coming back from nature breaks with Vingegaard, Almeida and Evenepoel all getting back into the pack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:38:14+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:38:14.533Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"c6335165-5ff4-47c4-9f57-f668c7d9806b\">3km to the intermediate sprint in Besal\u00fa with the break holding a gap of two minutes 54 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:39:08+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:39:08.142Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"af6b13d6-ddbe-4a4d-a8b4-2ebd65619c68\">The peloton are absolutely hammering the pace but the break are doing a great job of holding them at bay.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:41:53+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:41:53.233Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-besalu\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Besal\u00fa)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"a1bc0af8-c868-4899-80db-6f3ee12e33ad\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Veistroffer (LOI) 3pts 3&#8243;<br \/>2. Slock (LOI) 2pts 2&#8243;<br \/>3. Fernandez (EUS) 1pt 1&#8243;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:42:16+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:42:16.969Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9a4d06f4-c753-4591-bb6f-77c39429fbe9\">All the intermediate sprints and the KOM sprint have seen the same top three every time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:45:29+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:45:29.883Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a0c656a5-8248-4853-8c00-aa4c23dde1ec\">Veistroffer has now vaulted Godon in the points classification after that last intermediate sprint by two points. He has 12 points to Godon&#8217;s 10.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:47:36+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:47:36.980Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d2a33df4-bd0c-428a-ab6a-08ced4c22d0d\">The road starts looking a bit more mountainous from now on with 20km to the third and final intermediate sprint in Olot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:50:56+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:50:56.784Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a11ff550-9777-40f6-a779-a5e16ec6ef17\">Besal\u00fa looks very nice!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"e21bf1bb-5187-4910-b72e-53448ec4423a\">\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=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:52:16+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:52:16.658Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"fb7bfedb-3bb3-4659-861f-3accd03751c8\">EF Education-EasyPost join the pacing in the peloton as they work for Noah Hobbs, NSN working for Ethan Vernon, Ineos Grenadiers for Dodon and Bahrain Victorious likely working for Matev\u017e Govekar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:00:15+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:00:15.255Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"5fd7a359-12eb-4d7e-b814-39afef62aedd\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Liam Slock (Lotto-Intermarche)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">He goes clear with teammate, Veistroffer, following Uriarte.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:00:32+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:00:32.569Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"da61e788-c501-46e6-aae2-1bcdaf3dd76a\">Arriola-Bengoa and Fernandez are dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:01:20+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:01:20.899Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ff177dba-d9bc-4ef7-a5ca-66b89d863fa1\">Veistroffer and Uriarte are back with Slock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:02:10+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:02:10.301Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"604f077f-99ea-4167-b359-7ec4ef4b4593\">Fernandez and Arriola-Bengoa are 20 seconds back on the leading trio.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:05:05+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:05:05.093Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"534f6051-891d-4942-af75-dd52552c4e31\">Soudal-QuickStep put a rider into the train at the front of the peloton as well. They have Alberto Dainese and Andrea Raccagni Noviero with the latter finishing seventh, yesterday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:06:11+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:06:11.865Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-40km-to-go\"><span>40km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7dbddbca-9a5d-4836-9f15-9ec670bff673\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The leading trio of Slock, Veistroffer and Uriarte have over a minute on Arriola-Bengoa and Fernandez with two and a half minutes to the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:08:44+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:08:44.584Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"10195cbc-cb4b-4aee-9287-1c3734201853\">Fernandez and Arriola-Bengoa are caught by the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:09:56+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:09:56.260Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"69b48ca4-b4da-4bbb-b482-0140df62a16b\">Sam Bennett (Pinarello-Q36.5) helps Pidcock back in after a nature break but, unfortunately, Bennett&#8217;s legs say no more and he drops out of the back and is all over the bike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:11:29+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:11:29.738Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"fa2b1c63-c1e4-4eb9-85dc-24d123171187\">The gap drops back down to two minutes and 10 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:14:09+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:14:09.167Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e6ae1aa3-983c-4049-8936-5f09299ac743\">Three hours in and the average speed in 43.9kph. This is a rapid day!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:14:43+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:14:43.192Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4c6bd8ab-8240-47a8-bd47-6790654feea1\">The leading trio has two minutes on the peloton with 1km to the final intermediate sprint of the day in Olot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:16:52+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:16:52.378Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-olot\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Olot)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"2690abb8-0ae7-48f8-8ee3-011ed0626005\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Veistroffer (LOI) 3pts 3&#8243;<br \/>2. Slock (LOI) 2pts 2&#8243;<br \/>3. Uriarte (EKP) 1pt 1&#8243;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:17:32+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:17:32.363Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7e56dda5-a06e-4632-bea7-72d5853a2085\">Veistroffer takes every single intermediate sprint and KOM sprint for the second day in a row. He is also five points ahead of Godon in the points classification.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:18:14+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:18:14.600Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"38de95ff-eeb6-492b-9c2d-e37a7931bd37\">However, if Godon wins or finishes second today he will go back into the lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:21:25+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:21:25.105Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4b7d221c-7800-4b68-b802-2baf8f6ba700\">In about 5km the riders will start a rapid descent that is interrupted by a couple of kickers but it almost entirely downhill to the finish town of Banyoles before kicking up to the line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:22:22+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:22:22.341Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0649852c-3021-48f7-a0d2-b626ffce6331\">Georg Steinhauser (EF Education-EasyPost) and Derek Gee-West (Lidl-Trek) right at the back of the peloton, at the moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:23:19+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:23:19.252Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"3f1376d4-772b-497b-ad58-9c344f60ac60\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Veistroffer really hurting on the last bits of the climb and is just off the back of his teammate, Slock, as well as Uriarte. One and a half minutes to the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:25:27+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:25:27.863Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7391a1ff-ce99-4ccd-aac7-1aabb160dd4d\">Abandon from Riley Pickrell (MAP).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:29:32+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:29:32.766Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"32a44358-b6cb-49d2-a7af-d7d0edf25595\">Veistroffer comes back on the descent and they are really pushing hard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:30:31+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:30:31.706Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9c16f799-a165-426a-adb6-1619270628ae\">Just one minute and 20 seconds between the trio out front and the peloton which has multiple teams on the front battling for dominance including Lidl-trek, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, Pinarello-Q36.5, Visma-Lease a Bike and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:34:42+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:34:42.911Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"439e5ac2-6fdb-4a68-9bdb-24bda8a2617c\">The break still have a minute and 11 seconds over the peloton led by Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, NSN, Visma-Lease a Bike and Ineos Grenadiers on this technical descent.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"0982e83f-eacb-4354-840f-dcb877fb2dd9\">\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\/AAmYuFZ5N6DXM7hRj2Ahkh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AAmYuFZ5N6DXM7hRj2Ahkh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AAmYuFZ5N6DXM7hRj2Ahkh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AAmYuFZ5N6DXM7hRj2Ahkh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AAmYuFZ5N6DXM7hRj2Ahkh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AAmYuFZ5N6DXM7hRj2Ahkh-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=\"2026-03-24T15:35:33+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:35:33.502Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"724499ae-f268-4b8a-ad91-6e011f2c55f2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarche)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Frenchman kicks on with teammate, Slock, now bridging across to him as Uriarte goes pop on this little kicker.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:35:54+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:35:54.171Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f316a783-b215-4c12-b8b8-7a7587b4a9d0\">Veistroffer now working flat out for Slock to try and take a surprise win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:37:50+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:37:50.589Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"162eb692-4fbf-4240-806d-9cbbc0f664e7\">Steinhauser is struggling at the back of the peloton. Perhaps he&#8217;s developed an illness after taking third at a very unpleasant Paris-Nice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:38:42+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:38:42.600Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"173296c9-b5de-4fd2-b9e7-79f80b61f15c\">Another rider on his way back to racing, like Bennett, is Filippo Baroncini (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) and he goes out the back after doing his job.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:39:24+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:39:24.923Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6c439866-27b9-4c08-b10e-ab0e9623512b\">NSN are going all in on this descent to try and bring this leading duo back and the gap does dip under a minute with 16km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:43:51+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:43:51.368Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5d6b1b3c-045a-4bae-b0db-9d8baf17866c\">Lotto-Intermarche have a rider trying to disturb the chase in the peloton but multiple teams come up and bully him out. Slock and Veistroffer have 44 seconds with 12km to go.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"ab1df894-f82b-4a06-9d32-853ce46a1aa9\">\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=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:44:13+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:44:13.071Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3a01cb64-7c08-4f69-8010-bf88f176525d\">Three and a half hours ridden with the average speed at 44.3kph.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:46:10+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:46:10.140Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"5b946f38-0568-48bd-bde3-f3c2af17fa1b\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">George Bennett (NSN) comes to the front for Vernon. The New Zealand national champion has taken a bit more time off them with 38 seconds between them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:47:11+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:47:11.148Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-crash\"><span>Crash!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"2b95216f-3cc1-4d02-b316-47e12b2502c6\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Henri Uhlig (Alpecin-Premier Tech)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">He is in a heap on the road and not too close to his bike. He came down on his own, though. He looks in a lot of pain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:47:50+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:47:50.954Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7c8767db-64f6-42db-bcb8-7ee62dca179c\">There has been a split in the bunch due to the crash of Uhlig with about 30 or so riders caught out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:48:37+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:48:37.748Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dca1de06-905f-4034-9fae-01da7002f6d8\">It looks like Uhlig has abandoned after hitting the deck<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:49:11+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:49:11.442Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b6e625a0-f0be-4443-9532-6fc4cf3323be\">The peloton has split far more than first thought with about 80 riders missing from the lead part of the bunch with Jayco-AlUla leading the chase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:49:22+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:49:22.070Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c306fde2-f0b7-4362-aacf-d47c1bccf04e\">Uhlig confirmed to have abandoned.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:50:26+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:50:26.279Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f3994b64-f651-4bc5-bc49-5c052583dca3\">Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) is out the back and is trying to use a kicker to bridge back across to the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:51:31+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:51:31.207Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"63d9496e-a433-4bb7-8d7d-29c1a2c6ed7e\">Lipowitz flies across the gap with several others and that has stitched the peloton back together once again. EF Education-EasyPost and Ineos Grenadiers lead with 7km to go and the gap is just 14 seconds up to Slock and Veistroffer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:52:22+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:52:22.310Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e60b5a6c-6b90-4c9b-b91d-50c60e05bfc0\">6km to go and now it is down hill all the way to Banyoles before the final kick to the line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:53:33+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:53:33.114Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"ee2a1e31-96c6-4c8a-90bf-8e6c37b9b2df\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Veistroffer and Slock have been incredible and still have 11 seconds on the charging peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:55:00+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:55:00.592Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dc0c6c1a-90a4-4415-97dc-f414c8642422\">George Bennett has been key to bringing the time gap right down to the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:55:23+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:55:23.355Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c2efc475-1916-4153-b531-35669e2a9c6e\">Slock goes solo after Veistroffer gave him absolutely everything.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:56:03+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:56:03.204Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"fbea71f6-9a8f-41fe-907e-7acac41f07ff\">3km to go. Veistroffer is caught with Slock holding seven seconds with the peloton now being led by Visma-Lease a Bike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:56:52+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:56:52.804Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"fc203373-5160-4bf3-9d9c-120ce9914b5a\">Into the final 2km with Slock looking back which will stall his progress slightly. Visma-Lease a Bike breaking his heart.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:57:20+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:57:20.348Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e69c2e3e-5aba-4847-8bf1-3d8a19ff0139\">Soudal-QuickStep take over the pacing for Dainese.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:57:56+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:57:56.213Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-flamme-rouge\"><span>Flamme Rouge!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"f705d4af-3217-41d2-972d-2c26e9bcd650\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Slock caught just as they go under the kite with Bahrain Victorious leading the bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:58:31+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:58:31.102Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5f88c73b-0e80-424d-a86b-d769468ded91\">Alpecin-Premier Tech, UAE Team Emirates-XRG, Uno-X Mobility and XDS-Astana battling for the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:58:53+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:58:53.775Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"04155123-1f32-4e81-97f0-21ce220c2c0c\">500 metres to go<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:59:43+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:59:43.602Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b98b1338-841e-40e1-8715-f5577d0fe1c5\">Magnus Cort sprints to victory on stage 2 of the Volta a Catalunya 2026!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"b005e342-9f52-474e-83ea-939dc04172fd\">\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\/LKsf8ya9agMuWV8vZ88T4a-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LKsf8ya9agMuWV8vZ88T4a-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LKsf8ya9agMuWV8vZ88T4a-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LKsf8ya9agMuWV8vZ88T4a-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LKsf8ya9agMuWV8vZ88T4a-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LKsf8ya9agMuWV8vZ88T4a-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=\"2026-03-24T16:03:26+00:00\">2026-03-24T16:03:26.831Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-stage-2-top-10\"><span>Stage 2 top 10<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"8f797245-f227-4858-9480-4a96cfe8784c\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Magnus Cort (UXM) 3:45&#8217;28&#8221;<br \/>2. Noa Isidore (DCT)<br \/>3. Francesco Busatto (APT)<br \/>4. Dorian Godon (IGD)<br \/>5. Alberto Dainese (SOQ)<br \/>6. Thomas Silva (XAT)<br \/>7. Noah Hobbs (EFE)<br \/>8. Ivo Oliveira (UAD)<br \/>9. Toon Aerts (LOI)<br \/>10. Sergi Darder (CJR) all same time.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"d3a633a3-076f-4565-a3fe-9a23df04b2d7\">\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=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T16:11:00+00:00\">2026-03-24T16:11:00.211Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-general-classification-after-stage-2\"><span>General Classification after stage 2<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"1ec83c9a-f732-48de-b82b-a79495baaaa9\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Dorian Godon (IGD) 7:46&#8217;27&#8221;<br \/>2. Magnus Cort (UXM) S.T.<br \/>3. Remco Evenepoel (RBH) +4&#8243;<br \/>4. Tom Pidcock (PQT) +6&#8243;<br \/>5. Thomas Silva (XAT) +10&#8243;<br \/>6. Andrea Raccagni Noviero (SOQ)<br \/>7. Antoine l&#8217;Hote (DCT)<br \/>8. Lenny Martinez (TBV)<br \/>9. Rudy Molard (GFC)<br \/>10. Anton Charmig (UXM) all same time<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T16:11:52+00:00\">2026-03-24T16:11:52.344Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0a4809ec-d167-4b33-a862-0e488afa1e15\">Two stages done, two stages won by blonde moustachioed riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T16:15:01+00:00\">2026-03-24T16:15:01.857Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2c5a0842-bd58-4f5b-8b11-c0255627c16e\">Make sure to read our post race report in the link below&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Volta a Catalunya: Magnus Cort sprints to stage 2 victory after peloton catches breakaway in final kilometre<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"3dae094e-be86-4b10-941c-65b97202a75a\">\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\/6ZyyoXDNYkrXR2TK3B9o6S-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ZyyoXDNYkrXR2TK3B9o6S-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ZyyoXDNYkrXR2TK3B9o6S-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ZyyoXDNYkrXR2TK3B9o6S-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ZyyoXDNYkrXR2TK3B9o6S-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ZyyoXDNYkrXR2TK3B9o6S-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=\"2026-03-24T16:20:13+00:00\">2026-03-24T16:20:13.902Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6647b273-1a69-462e-8d54-8ec67efa5c9b\">After the stage, Cort said: &#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 Anton 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<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"e238f454-ebad-4e5e-9a38-9bb1e881404a\">\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\/qAdUuCQHpS5pb6BhG7SHgR-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qAdUuCQHpS5pb6BhG7SHgR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qAdUuCQHpS5pb6BhG7SHgR-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qAdUuCQHpS5pb6BhG7SHgR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qAdUuCQHpS5pb6BhG7SHgR-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qAdUuCQHpS5pb6BhG7SHgR-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; 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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\/TNhqVykmtwN2Y6VVf5Zym9-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, 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) 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=\"fb66eb2a-59bf-48d7-8f4a-2369087b827b\">\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\/wHpJVjtSXfcpBagdnmUxmJ-960-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wHpJVjtSXfcpBagdnmUxmJ-960-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wHpJVjtSXfcpBagdnmUxmJ-960-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wHpJVjtSXfcpBagdnmUxmJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wHpJVjtSXfcpBagdnmUxmJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wHpJVjtSXfcpBagdnmUxmJ-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\">Stage 2 <\/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\">It came down to a sprint with Cort being the fastest to the line<\/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=\"2026-03-24T10:17:21+00:00\">2026-03-24T10:17:21.772Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9a6054c0-d28c-4379-850c-a700166d0be6\">Hola and welcome to <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>&#8216; live report of stage 2 at the Volta a Catalunya 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T10:19:28+00:00\">2026-03-24T10:19:28.080Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"72932790-e042-460e-9b73-14264961a65f\">Stage 1 was a rapid day in the saddle with only the strongest riders able to compete at the finish with French champion, Dorian Godon (Ineos Grenadiers), managing to hold off Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) to take the stage with Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) rounding off the podium.<\/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=\"9cf3fc4b-1276-4aed-9f61-365b4798a4ec\">\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=\"2026-03-24T10:22:21+00:00\">2026-03-24T10:22:21.950Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dfeec39d-260f-4083-9c9d-af1e0b9b964b\">Stage 2 is a similar day, only the big climb comes much later in the day. It isn&#8217;t categorised, but that doesn&#8217;t mean it isn&#8217;t hard. A 167.4km day from Figueres to Banyoles with 2108 metres of elevation gain. It is a difficult stage to call.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"b8a1b666-d52f-44e3-80a1-52ca491c0649\">\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\/wHpJVjtSXfcpBagdnmUxmJ-960-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wHpJVjtSXfcpBagdnmUxmJ-960-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wHpJVjtSXfcpBagdnmUxmJ-960-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wHpJVjtSXfcpBagdnmUxmJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wHpJVjtSXfcpBagdnmUxmJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wHpJVjtSXfcpBagdnmUxmJ-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: Volta a Catalunya)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T10:24:18+00:00\">2026-03-24T10:24:18.497Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"24171b5e-1131-4b32-9d9f-8976e1e95739\">Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) had a superb start to his race for the GC title here in Catalonia with a very strong third place, even after having to launch his sprint very early. He is feeling the distance of Milan-San Remo, but is looking forward to the week ahead&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#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<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"de106f25-0596-4674-8f37-0a459c6fdc93\">\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\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-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=\"2026-03-24T10:25:13+00:00\">2026-03-24T10:25:13.938Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0db99409-6ed7-46e7-835a-cf2575c764a1\">Of course, you will also likely want to watch the racing, here is our how to watch for this year&#8217;s Volta a Catalunya&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>How to watch Volta a Catalunya 2026 \u2013 Live streams, TV coverage<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"ae0d323c-59e1-4fa6-8299-bebbedbbe706\">\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\/GStSdG87jGA2erKwyq6BLP-1000-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GStSdG87jGA2erKwyq6BLP-1000-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GStSdG87jGA2erKwyq6BLP-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GStSdG87jGA2erKwyq6BLP-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GStSdG87jGA2erKwyq6BLP-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GStSdG87jGA2erKwyq6BLP-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: Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T11:46:49+00:00\">2026-03-24T11:46:49.026Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f6ab06d2-eff5-4932-984e-1149daf30562\">Sign on is well underway with the race leader, Godon, taking in the limelight.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"8e46eea1-45cd-44f0-ba51-87c35994289d\">\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\/K669dvTECbmWEbu389scKf-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K669dvTECbmWEbu389scKf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K669dvTECbmWEbu389scKf-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K669dvTECbmWEbu389scKf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K669dvTECbmWEbu389scKf-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K669dvTECbmWEbu389scKf-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=\"2026-03-24T11:52:30+00:00\">2026-03-24T11:52:30.974Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e876c223-902b-41f3-8be1-d110b96ab65c\">Journalists on the ground are very keen to speak to the top two from yesterday. Will Godon and Evenepoel swap jerseys after today&#8217;s stage?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"49db774c-014f-4693-bbaf-fb763488ad47\">\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\/EnZ2SxGDTpuhN6dWRgRCog-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EnZ2SxGDTpuhN6dWRgRCog-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EnZ2SxGDTpuhN6dWRgRCog-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EnZ2SxGDTpuhN6dWRgRCog-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EnZ2SxGDTpuhN6dWRgRCog-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EnZ2SxGDTpuhN6dWRgRCog-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=\"2026-03-24T11:56:57+00:00\">2026-03-24T11:56:57.895Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"40a13067-2d90-48ad-bc64-87dee96d25e5\">Jerseys:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">GC &#8211; Dorian Godon (IGD)<br \/>Point &#8211; Dorian Godon (IGD)*<br \/>KOM &#8211; Baptiste Veistroffer (LOI)<br \/>Youth &#8211; Simone Gualdi (LOI)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*Worn by &#8211; Remco Evenepoel (RBH)<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"6cd41007-21a9-4aca-9c21-7e6d4b43e2aa\">\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\/6aCiJnPCvxqhvT9JDw8TGY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6aCiJnPCvxqhvT9JDw8TGY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6aCiJnPCvxqhvT9JDw8TGY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6aCiJnPCvxqhvT9JDw8TGY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6aCiJnPCvxqhvT9JDw8TGY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6aCiJnPCvxqhvT9JDw8TGY-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=\"2026-03-24T11:58:15+00:00\">2026-03-24T11:58:15.438Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"093dc29b-1104-4957-bb7d-86e3d5932354\">The riders have started the neutralised zone for today&#8217;s stage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"f8410520-9f7d-46e7-bb96-8e8d5ba14e9b\">\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\/WxPJtYwgGWxvXBwa5LPVbL-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WxPJtYwgGWxvXBwa5LPVbL-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WxPJtYwgGWxvXBwa5LPVbL-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WxPJtYwgGWxvXBwa5LPVbL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WxPJtYwgGWxvXBwa5LPVbL-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WxPJtYwgGWxvXBwa5LPVbL-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=\"2026-03-24T11:58:47+00:00\">2026-03-24T11:58:47.608Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c0e960e8-f69f-4b95-aaaa-a91090bb0e64\">The riders are due to start at 13:10 local time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:05:17+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:05:17.972Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2ff12a2b-a60a-4b0a-8b31-b65fdcccf09e\">The neutral is longer than yesterday&#8217;s with 6.8km of steady riding before racing begins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:10:55+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:10:55.076Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ef7198c0-7304-4ab4-a144-ec84d884ba93\">Today&#8217;s stage features 2108 metres of elevation gain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:12:34+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:12:34.296Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"934e66ad-5a8d-4154-997c-0afc95795e79\"><strong>We&#8217;re underway<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders have reached kilometre-zero and the stage is waved underway<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:14:36+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:14:36.137Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"54aa20af-5606-4fa2-bb9f-d823ae759e34\">The start was slightly delayed due to a couple of issues for Ben O&#8217;Connor (Jayco-AlUla) and an Ineos Grenadiers rider. Fortunately, all are back riding and racing is underway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:19:34+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:19:34.334Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"6caff67c-5bf7-46cb-a7ff-da2a5bb69b1c\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarche)<br \/>Liam Slock (Lotto-Intermarche)<br \/>Julen Arriola-Bengoa (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA)<br \/>Diego Uriate (Kern Pharma)<br \/>Samuel Fernandez (Euskaltel-Euskadi)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They already have over a minute on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:20:47+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:20:47.886Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3a9224d2-699c-44b5-9941-3eed7cda41b8\">Veistroffer dominated the breakaway yesterday by taking all the KOMs and intermediate sprints as well as the green number as most combative rider, despite not being the last one caught. He rides in the white and red mountains jersey today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:21:56+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:21:56.752Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b61655dc-6e3e-4665-8507-c8ce2b388915\">The gap quickly grows to over two minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:23:57+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:23:57.483Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"aa20be76-971e-4f98-8610-94f90cbc52f7\">The first test of the day is the Alt del Purgatori, 1.7km long climb with an average gradient of 5% and a max kick of 15%. They are just 10km from cresting it. It is the only KOM points up for grabs today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:29:16+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:29:16.575Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0dd338b3-aa85-400f-aec1-254436a7612d\">The gap seems to have stabilised at two minutes and 15 seconds between the break and the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"ecb3c158-8d1d-4172-8dbb-aabb55d14ef5\">\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\/ZSci5doGgskeES6zV2Nft5-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZSci5doGgskeES6zV2Nft5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZSci5doGgskeES6zV2Nft5-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZSci5doGgskeES6zV2Nft5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZSci5doGgskeES6zV2Nft5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZSci5doGgskeES6zV2Nft5-320-80.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=\"2026-03-24T12:33:46+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:33:46.995Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-150km-to-go\"><span>150km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"a8ea680e-a08e-4eb7-ac44-93f6124ba438\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">For the moment, the peloton seem keen to keep a tight leash on the breakaway with the time gap not budging. Just 4km until the riders crest the climb. Roughly 2km before they start ascending to the summit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:36:16+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:36:16.153Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"58a4104e-4ee6-4bef-8cb9-16285efa6940\">It is another beautiful day for the riders to race in with blue sky and sunshine. Plus, amazing views of the mountains of the Pyrenees. Not that the riders will be able to appreciate them on the bike today.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"6a8538eb-2131-47f4-80d8-1a37e43e8472\">\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\/hQN5G5qzGvum7CfVcAqck4-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hQN5G5qzGvum7CfVcAqck4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hQN5G5qzGvum7CfVcAqck4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hQN5G5qzGvum7CfVcAqck4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hQN5G5qzGvum7CfVcAqck4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hQN5G5qzGvum7CfVcAqck4-320-80.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=\"2026-03-24T12:38:41+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:38:41.495Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5ac0d43c-c6fc-479a-9ea2-250f5b3d8504\">Just 1km to the summit of the Alt del Purgatori for the breakaway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:43:04+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:43:04.393Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-alt-del-purgatori\"><span>KOM (Alt del Purgatori)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"ed555b82-1a4f-433d-9912-16d297d2cb36\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Veistroffer (LOI) 3pts<br \/>2. Slock (LOI) 2pts<br \/>3. Fernandez (EUS) 1pt<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Veistroffer extends his lead to seven points over Tyler Stites (Modern Adventure) in the KOM standings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:50:09+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:50:09.516Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7787c7ef-6c0a-4acd-885e-cddde579ad35\">The gap is stuck at two minutes and 15 seconds, it drifted to two minutes and 20 seconds but has dropped down again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:51:15+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:51:15.421Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"aac08869-b92d-485e-8dfc-658dff4311cb\">Ineos Grenadiers are keen to keep the tempo high in the peloton yet again. Godon must be feeling amazing after yesterday and his performances at Paris-Nice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:54:35+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:54:35.706Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-140km-to-go\"><span>140km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"2af67525-4303-4c38-8d11-30bb93bca65f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The route is undulating for some time now before a bit of flat for the riders. The break are working well together and are holding their hard earned advantage over the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"6e2bf291-f21f-4672-a2d2-903dce2ddd0a\">\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\/RhoPwh62s8t49z46sor25W-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RhoPwh62s8t49z46sor25W-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RhoPwh62s8t49z46sor25W-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RhoPwh62s8t49z46sor25W-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RhoPwh62s8t49z46sor25W-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RhoPwh62s8t49z46sor25W-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=\"2026-03-24T12:55:22+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:55:22.301Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dc07287f-a7cf-438c-af60-bc6cca33ee3b\">Mechanical for Uriarte in the breakaway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:03:55+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:03:55.542Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2747f840-1991-4f21-8bd2-bf3cded29860\">Uriarte returns to the break with the gap coming down back to the peloton to two minutes and 10 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:04:53+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:04:53.639Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"8b2fdc9b-5894-4111-b3da-1989c0d57968\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Ineos Grenadiers are working very hard for the race leader, Godon. However, they will be keen to keep Oscar Onley well placed as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:09:54+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:09:54.496Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"080fed8e-e69f-4627-8a25-e0a1f06f9e3f\">20km to the first of three intermediate sprints, the first takes place in Peralada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:12:05+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:12:05.376Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"98872333-f8f9-465b-ba3b-9a15a1c25870\">The temperature is a very pleasant 21 degrees with no wind and not many clouds at all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:12:59+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:12:59.636Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f61d2cff-28d6-43ae-8f34-7671fb527962\">Bahrain Victorious join Ineos Grenadiers on the front of the peloton for the second day in a row with Lenny Martinez on very good form.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:15:38+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:15:38.177Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f31f85c7-880c-4ed0-9da4-265a7674972b\">The riders now begin a very long but very gradual descent to just before the halfway point on the stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:17:34+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:17:34.354Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"d4ba2afe-b6db-4d84-93c2-a9bca83a0733\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap goes down further to just two minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:21:35+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:21:35.161Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a94cfb1c-2ef1-4163-a3de-ceeb478eacbb\">Over an hour of racing done and the average speed it at 41.1kph.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:25:26+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:25:26.064Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"cec2eedb-663a-4dcf-8a9a-79a4d0fb45fe\">The best placed rider in the breakaway is Arriola-Bengoa at one minute and 35 seconds off Godon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:26:02+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:26:02.632Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0422a2d8-7d3e-46e8-ba57-cf1c0129d242\">10km to the intermediate sprint in Peralada. Thee, two and one points and bonus seconds available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:33:08+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:33:08.183Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d463dffb-9080-4e7a-b5a3-70b645da8b7a\">The gap dips under two minutes for the first time as the peloton tighten their grip on the stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:33:42+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:33:42.023Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a913343a-0d23-4367-a7ed-2d020c1df4f9\">5km to Peralada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:43:17+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:43:17.287Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-peralada\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Peralada)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"174f912a-7b91-452b-9ccf-4de618f3e574\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Veistroffer (LOI) 3pts 3&#8243;<br \/>2. Slock (LOI) 2pts 2&#8243;<br \/>3. Fernandez (EUS) 1pt 1&#8243;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:45:31+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:45:31.437Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8a5a39ec-a02b-4e41-b56d-abbdfa55c9ee\">Veistroffer still dominating absolutely everything.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:52:59+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:52:59.392Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"fa9d1a65-ab2f-4275-ad65-8d929794b6de\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">NSN joins Ineos Grenadiers and Bahrain Victorious to replicate the situation from yesterday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:07:51+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:07:51.747Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6717f6d3-a9cc-45ec-92eb-fd730d24d1b4\">The peloton appear to be letting the gap go a bit with the break getting their largest gap of the day with over 80km in the legs. They now have two minutes and 25 seconds.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"cc9a6be8-0eb3-4423-b080-207fab32bce4\">\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\/TPWt4TXDZD4jECzmR3otEB-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TPWt4TXDZD4jECzmR3otEB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TPWt4TXDZD4jECzmR3otEB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TPWt4TXDZD4jECzmR3otEB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TPWt4TXDZD4jECzmR3otEB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TPWt4TXDZD4jECzmR3otEB-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=\"2026-03-24T14:13:29+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:13:29.361Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a52cab35-2502-4967-bc9b-6fcfb6871cf1\">Halfway through the stage and the breakaway has extended it&#8217;s advantage to two minutes and 35 seconds with NSN, Ineos Grenadiers and Bahrain Victorious leading the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:14:32+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:14:32.622Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"04047bf5-8510-403e-b05a-5f63944fa3b7\">A reminder of the day&#8217;s breakaway:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarche)<br \/>Liam Slock (Lotto-Intermarche)<br \/>Julen Arriola-Bengoa (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA)<br \/>Diego Uriate (Kern Pharma)<br \/>Samuel Fernandez (Euskaltel-Euskadi)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:19:54+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:19:54.902Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2c01a0e6-aa07-4d1f-9bdf-6a7d12e5c8b3\">The next intermediate sprint is coming in about 15km and will take place in Besal\u00fa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:20:40+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:20:40.569Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1d02bf8d-53c6-428b-8ac8-95b0103c2cde\">Over two hours into the day and the average speed is at 43.6kph, they are flying along!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:27:55+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:27:55.669Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"f1180cbd-aa56-46f4-80ae-9e9901ace654\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break almost have three minutes for the first time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:28:33+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:28:33.516Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c6c62b94-fb05-41f7-96fc-83f8758e2031\">10km to the intermediate sprint in Besal\u00fa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:34:59+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:34:59.431Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4077e6cd-9644-43a6-9a0b-abc1dfbd9a2f\">A few of the big contenders coming back from nature breaks with Vingegaard, Almeida and Evenepoel all getting back into the pack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:38:14+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:38:14.533Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"c6335165-5ff4-47c4-9f57-f668c7d9806b\">3km to the intermediate sprint in Besal\u00fa with the break holding a gap of two minutes 54 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:39:08+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:39:08.142Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"af6b13d6-ddbe-4a4d-a8b4-2ebd65619c68\">The peloton are absolutely hammering the pace but the break are doing a great job of holding them at bay.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:41:53+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:41:53.233Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-besalu\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Besal\u00fa)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"a1bc0af8-c868-4899-80db-6f3ee12e33ad\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Veistroffer (LOI) 3pts 3&#8243;<br \/>2. Slock (LOI) 2pts 2&#8243;<br \/>3. Fernandez (EUS) 1pt 1&#8243;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:42:16+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:42:16.969Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9a4d06f4-c753-4591-bb6f-77c39429fbe9\">All the intermediate sprints and the KOM sprint have seen the same top three every time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:45:29+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:45:29.883Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a0c656a5-8248-4853-8c00-aa4c23dde1ec\">Veistroffer has now vaulted Godon in the points classification after that last intermediate sprint by two points. He has 12 points to Godon&#8217;s 10.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:47:36+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:47:36.980Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d2a33df4-bd0c-428a-ab6a-08ced4c22d0d\">The road starts looking a bit more mountainous from now on with 20km to the third and final intermediate sprint in Olot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:50:56+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:50:56.784Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a11ff550-9777-40f6-a779-a5e16ec6ef17\">Besal\u00fa looks very nice!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"e21bf1bb-5187-4910-b72e-53448ec4423a\">\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=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:52:16+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:52:16.658Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"fb7bfedb-3bb3-4659-861f-3accd03751c8\">EF Education-EasyPost join the pacing in the peloton as they work for Noah Hobbs, NSN working for Ethan Vernon, Ineos Grenadiers for Dodon and Bahrain Victorious likely working for Matev\u017e Govekar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:00:15+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:00:15.255Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"5fd7a359-12eb-4d7e-b814-39afef62aedd\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Liam Slock (Lotto-Intermarche)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">He goes clear with teammate, Veistroffer, following Uriarte.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:00:32+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:00:32.569Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"da61e788-c501-46e6-aae2-1bcdaf3dd76a\">Arriola-Bengoa and Fernandez are dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:01:20+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:01:20.899Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ff177dba-d9bc-4ef7-a5ca-66b89d863fa1\">Veistroffer and Uriarte are back with Slock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:02:10+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:02:10.301Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"604f077f-99ea-4167-b359-7ec4ef4b4593\">Fernandez and Arriola-Bengoa are 20 seconds back on the leading trio.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:05:05+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:05:05.093Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"534f6051-891d-4942-af75-dd52552c4e31\">Soudal-QuickStep put a rider into the train at the front of the peloton as well. They have Alberto Dainese and Andrea Raccagni Noviero with the latter finishing seventh, yesterday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:06:11+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:06:11.865Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-40km-to-go\"><span>40km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7dbddbca-9a5d-4836-9f15-9ec670bff673\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The leading trio of Slock, Veistroffer and Uriarte have over a minute on Arriola-Bengoa and Fernandez with two and a half minutes to the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:08:44+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:08:44.584Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"10195cbc-cb4b-4aee-9287-1c3734201853\">Fernandez and Arriola-Bengoa are caught by the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:09:56+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:09:56.260Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"69b48ca4-b4da-4bbb-b482-0140df62a16b\">Sam Bennett (Pinarello-Q36.5) helps Pidcock back in after a nature break but, unfortunately, Bennett&#8217;s legs say no more and he drops out of the back and is all over the bike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:11:29+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:11:29.738Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"fa2b1c63-c1e4-4eb9-85dc-24d123171187\">The gap drops back down to two minutes and 10 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:14:09+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:14:09.167Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e6ae1aa3-983c-4049-8936-5f09299ac743\">Three hours in and the average speed in 43.9kph. This is a rapid day!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:14:43+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:14:43.192Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4c6bd8ab-8240-47a8-bd47-6790654feea1\">The leading trio has two minutes on the peloton with 1km to the final intermediate sprint of the day in Olot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:16:52+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:16:52.378Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-olot\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Olot)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"2690abb8-0ae7-48f8-8ee3-011ed0626005\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Veistroffer (LOI) 3pts 3&#8243;<br \/>2. Slock (LOI) 2pts 2&#8243;<br \/>3. Uriarte (EKP) 1pt 1&#8243;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:17:32+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:17:32.363Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7e56dda5-a06e-4632-bea7-72d5853a2085\">Veistroffer takes every single intermediate sprint and KOM sprint for the second day in a row. He is also five points ahead of Godon in the points classification.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:18:14+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:18:14.600Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"38de95ff-eeb6-492b-9c2d-e37a7931bd37\">However, if Godon wins or finishes second today he will go back into the lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:21:25+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:21:25.105Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4b7d221c-7800-4b68-b802-2baf8f6ba700\">In about 5km the riders will start a rapid descent that is interrupted by a couple of kickers but it almost entirely downhill to the finish town of Banyoles before kicking up to the line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:22:22+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:22:22.341Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0649852c-3021-48f7-a0d2-b626ffce6331\">Georg Steinhauser (EF Education-EasyPost) and Derek Gee-West (Lidl-Trek) right at the back of the peloton, at the moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:23:19+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:23:19.252Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"3f1376d4-772b-497b-ad58-9c344f60ac60\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Veistroffer really hurting on the last bits of the climb and is just off the back of his teammate, Slock, as well as Uriarte. One and a half minutes to the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:25:27+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:25:27.863Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7391a1ff-ce99-4ccd-aac7-1aabb160dd4d\">Abandon from Riley Pickrell (MAP).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:29:32+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:29:32.766Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"32a44358-b6cb-49d2-a7af-d7d0edf25595\">Veistroffer comes back on the descent and they are really pushing hard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:30:31+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:30:31.706Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9c16f799-a165-426a-adb6-1619270628ae\">Just one minute and 20 seconds between the trio out front and the peloton which has multiple teams on the front battling for dominance including Lidl-trek, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, Pinarello-Q36.5, Visma-Lease a Bike and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:34:42+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:34:42.911Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"439e5ac2-6fdb-4a68-9bdb-24bda8a2617c\">The break still have a minute and 11 seconds over the peloton led by Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, NSN, Visma-Lease a Bike and Ineos Grenadiers on this technical descent.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"0982e83f-eacb-4354-840f-dcb877fb2dd9\">\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\/AAmYuFZ5N6DXM7hRj2Ahkh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AAmYuFZ5N6DXM7hRj2Ahkh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AAmYuFZ5N6DXM7hRj2Ahkh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AAmYuFZ5N6DXM7hRj2Ahkh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AAmYuFZ5N6DXM7hRj2Ahkh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AAmYuFZ5N6DXM7hRj2Ahkh-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=\"2026-03-24T15:35:33+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:35:33.502Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"724499ae-f268-4b8a-ad91-6e011f2c55f2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarche)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Frenchman kicks on with teammate, Slock, now bridging across to him as Uriarte goes pop on this little kicker.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:35:54+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:35:54.171Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f316a783-b215-4c12-b8b8-7a7587b4a9d0\">Veistroffer now working flat out for Slock to try and take a surprise win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:37:50+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:37:50.589Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"162eb692-4fbf-4240-806d-9cbbc0f664e7\">Steinhauser is struggling at the back of the peloton. Perhaps he&#8217;s developed an illness after taking third at a very unpleasant Paris-Nice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:38:42+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:38:42.600Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"173296c9-b5de-4fd2-b9e7-79f80b61f15c\">Another rider on his way back to racing, like Bennett, is Filippo Baroncini (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) and he goes out the back after doing his job.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:39:24+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:39:24.923Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6c439866-27b9-4c08-b10e-ab0e9623512b\">NSN are going all in on this descent to try and bring this leading duo back and the gap does dip under a minute with 16km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:43:51+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:43:51.368Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5d6b1b3c-045a-4bae-b0db-9d8baf17866c\">Lotto-Intermarche have a rider trying to disturb the chase in the peloton but multiple teams come up and bully him out. Slock and Veistroffer have 44 seconds with 12km to go.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"ab1df894-f82b-4a06-9d32-853ce46a1aa9\">\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=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:44:13+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:44:13.071Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3a01cb64-7c08-4f69-8010-bf88f176525d\">Three and a half hours ridden with the average speed at 44.3kph.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:46:10+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:46:10.140Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"5b946f38-0568-48bd-bde3-f3c2af17fa1b\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">George Bennett (NSN) comes to the front for Vernon. The New Zealand national champion has taken a bit more time off them with 38 seconds between them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:47:11+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:47:11.148Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-crash\"><span>Crash!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"2b95216f-3cc1-4d02-b316-47e12b2502c6\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Henri Uhlig (Alpecin-Premier Tech)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">He is in a heap on the road and not too close to his bike. He came down on his own, though. He looks in a lot of pain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:47:50+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:47:50.954Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7c8767db-64f6-42db-bcb8-7ee62dca179c\">There has been a split in the bunch due to the crash of Uhlig with about 30 or so riders caught out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:48:37+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:48:37.748Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dca1de06-905f-4034-9fae-01da7002f6d8\">It looks like Uhlig has abandoned after hitting the deck<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:49:11+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:49:11.442Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b6e625a0-f0be-4443-9532-6fc4cf3323be\">The peloton has split far more than first thought with about 80 riders missing from the lead part of the bunch with Jayco-AlUla leading the chase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:49:22+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:49:22.070Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c306fde2-f0b7-4362-aacf-d47c1bccf04e\">Uhlig confirmed to have abandoned.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:50:26+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:50:26.279Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f3994b64-f651-4bc5-bc49-5c052583dca3\">Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) is out the back and is trying to use a kicker to bridge back across to the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:51:31+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:51:31.207Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"63d9496e-a433-4bb7-8d7d-29c1a2c6ed7e\">Lipowitz flies across the gap with several others and that has stitched the peloton back together once again. EF Education-EasyPost and Ineos Grenadiers lead with 7km to go and the gap is just 14 seconds up to Slock and Veistroffer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:52:22+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:52:22.310Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e60b5a6c-6b90-4c9b-b91d-50c60e05bfc0\">6km to go and now it is down hill all the way to Banyoles before the final kick to the line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:53:33+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:53:33.114Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"ee2a1e31-96c6-4c8a-90bf-8e6c37b9b2df\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Veistroffer and Slock have been incredible and still have 11 seconds on the charging peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:55:00+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:55:00.592Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dc0c6c1a-90a4-4415-97dc-f414c8642422\">George Bennett has been key to bringing the time gap right down to the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:55:23+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:55:23.355Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c2efc475-1916-4153-b531-35669e2a9c6e\">Slock goes solo after Veistroffer gave him absolutely everything.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:56:03+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:56:03.204Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"fbea71f6-9a8f-41fe-907e-7acac41f07ff\">3km to go. Veistroffer is caught with Slock holding seven seconds with the peloton now being led by Visma-Lease a Bike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:56:52+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:56:52.804Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"fc203373-5160-4bf3-9d9c-120ce9914b5a\">Into the final 2km with Slock looking back which will stall his progress slightly. Visma-Lease a Bike breaking his heart.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:57:20+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:57:20.348Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e69c2e3e-5aba-4847-8bf1-3d8a19ff0139\">Soudal-QuickStep take over the pacing for Dainese.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:57:56+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:57:56.213Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-flamme-rouge\"><span>Flamme Rouge!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"f705d4af-3217-41d2-972d-2c26e9bcd650\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Slock caught just as they go under the kite with Bahrain Victorious leading the bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:58:31+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:58:31.102Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5f88c73b-0e80-424d-a86b-d769468ded91\">Alpecin-Premier Tech, UAE Team Emirates-XRG, Uno-X Mobility and XDS-Astana battling for the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:58:53+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:58:53.775Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"04155123-1f32-4e81-97f0-21ce220c2c0c\">500 metres to go<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:59:43+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:59:43.602Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b98b1338-841e-40e1-8715-f5577d0fe1c5\">Magnus Cort sprints to victory on stage 2 of the Volta a Catalunya 2026!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"b005e342-9f52-474e-83ea-939dc04172fd\">\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\/LKsf8ya9agMuWV8vZ88T4a-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LKsf8ya9agMuWV8vZ88T4a-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LKsf8ya9agMuWV8vZ88T4a-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LKsf8ya9agMuWV8vZ88T4a-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LKsf8ya9agMuWV8vZ88T4a-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LKsf8ya9agMuWV8vZ88T4a-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=\"2026-03-24T16:03:26+00:00\">2026-03-24T16:03:26.831Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-stage-2-top-10\"><span>Stage 2 top 10<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"8f797245-f227-4858-9480-4a96cfe8784c\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Magnus Cort (UXM) 3:45&#8217;28&#8221;<br \/>2. Noa Isidore (DCT)<br \/>3. Francesco Busatto (APT)<br \/>4. Dorian Godon (IGD)<br \/>5. Alberto Dainese (SOQ)<br \/>6. Thomas Silva (XAT)<br \/>7. Noah Hobbs (EFE)<br \/>8. Ivo Oliveira (UAD)<br \/>9. Toon Aerts (LOI)<br \/>10. Sergi Darder (CJR) all same time.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"d3a633a3-076f-4565-a3fe-9a23df04b2d7\">\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=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T16:11:00+00:00\">2026-03-24T16:11:00.211Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-general-classification-after-stage-2\"><span>General Classification after stage 2<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"1ec83c9a-f732-48de-b82b-a79495baaaa9\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Dorian Godon (IGD) 7:46&#8217;27&#8221;<br \/>2. Magnus Cort (UXM) S.T.<br \/>3. Remco Evenepoel (RBH) +4&#8243;<br \/>4. Tom Pidcock (PQT) +6&#8243;<br \/>5. Thomas Silva (XAT) +10&#8243;<br \/>6. Andrea Raccagni Noviero (SOQ)<br \/>7. Antoine l&#8217;Hote (DCT)<br \/>8. Lenny Martinez (TBV)<br \/>9. Rudy Molard (GFC)<br \/>10. Anton Charmig (UXM) all same time<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T16:11:52+00:00\">2026-03-24T16:11:52.344Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0a4809ec-d167-4b33-a862-0e488afa1e15\">Two stages done, two stages won by blonde moustachioed riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T16:15:01+00:00\">2026-03-24T16:15:01.857Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2c5a0842-bd58-4f5b-8b11-c0255627c16e\">Make sure to read our post race report in the link below&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Volta a Catalunya: Magnus Cort sprints to stage 2 victory after peloton catches breakaway in final kilometre<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"3dae094e-be86-4b10-941c-65b97202a75a\">\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\/6ZyyoXDNYkrXR2TK3B9o6S-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ZyyoXDNYkrXR2TK3B9o6S-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ZyyoXDNYkrXR2TK3B9o6S-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ZyyoXDNYkrXR2TK3B9o6S-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ZyyoXDNYkrXR2TK3B9o6S-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ZyyoXDNYkrXR2TK3B9o6S-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=\"2026-03-24T16:20:13+00:00\">2026-03-24T16:20:13.902Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6647b273-1a69-462e-8d54-8ec67efa5c9b\">After the stage, Cort said: &#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 Anton 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<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"e238f454-ebad-4e5e-9a38-9bb1e881404a\">\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\/qAdUuCQHpS5pb6BhG7SHgR-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qAdUuCQHpS5pb6BhG7SHgR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qAdUuCQHpS5pb6BhG7SHgR-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qAdUuCQHpS5pb6BhG7SHgR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qAdUuCQHpS5pb6BhG7SHgR-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qAdUuCQHpS5pb6BhG7SHgR-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=\"2026-03-24T10:17:21+00:00\">2026-03-24T10:17:21.772Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9a6054c0-d28c-4379-850c-a700166d0be6\">Hola and welcome to <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>&#8216; live report of stage 2 at the Volta a Catalunya 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T10:19:28+00:00\">2026-03-24T10:19:28.080Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"72932790-e042-460e-9b73-14264961a65f\">Stage 1 was a rapid day in the saddle with only the strongest riders able to compete at the finish with French champion, Dorian Godon (Ineos Grenadiers), managing to hold off Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) to take the stage with Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) rounding off the podium.<\/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=\"9cf3fc4b-1276-4aed-9f61-365b4798a4ec\">\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=\"2026-03-24T10:22:21+00:00\">2026-03-24T10:22:21.950Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dfeec39d-260f-4083-9c9d-af1e0b9b964b\">Stage 2 is a similar day, only the big climb comes much later in the day. It isn&#8217;t categorised, but that doesn&#8217;t mean it isn&#8217;t hard. A 167.4km day from Figueres to Banyoles with 2108 metres of elevation gain. It is a difficult stage to call.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"b8a1b666-d52f-44e3-80a1-52ca491c0649\">\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\/wHpJVjtSXfcpBagdnmUxmJ-960-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wHpJVjtSXfcpBagdnmUxmJ-960-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wHpJVjtSXfcpBagdnmUxmJ-960-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wHpJVjtSXfcpBagdnmUxmJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wHpJVjtSXfcpBagdnmUxmJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wHpJVjtSXfcpBagdnmUxmJ-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: Volta a Catalunya)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T10:24:18+00:00\">2026-03-24T10:24:18.497Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"24171b5e-1131-4b32-9d9f-8976e1e95739\">Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) had a superb start to his race for the GC title here in Catalonia with a very strong third place, even after having to launch his sprint very early. He is feeling the distance of Milan-San Remo, but is looking forward to the week ahead&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#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<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"de106f25-0596-4674-8f37-0a459c6fdc93\">\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\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2gbdv3B8hCJKNgXrye8MLE-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=\"2026-03-24T10:25:13+00:00\">2026-03-24T10:25:13.938Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0db99409-6ed7-46e7-835a-cf2575c764a1\">Of course, you will also likely want to watch the racing, here is our how to watch for this year&#8217;s Volta a Catalunya&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>How to watch Volta a Catalunya 2026 \u2013 Live streams, TV coverage<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"ae0d323c-59e1-4fa6-8299-bebbedbbe706\">\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\/GStSdG87jGA2erKwyq6BLP-1000-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GStSdG87jGA2erKwyq6BLP-1000-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GStSdG87jGA2erKwyq6BLP-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GStSdG87jGA2erKwyq6BLP-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GStSdG87jGA2erKwyq6BLP-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GStSdG87jGA2erKwyq6BLP-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: Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T11:46:49+00:00\">2026-03-24T11:46:49.026Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f6ab06d2-eff5-4932-984e-1149daf30562\">Sign on is well underway with the race leader, Godon, taking in the limelight.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"8e46eea1-45cd-44f0-ba51-87c35994289d\">\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\/K669dvTECbmWEbu389scKf-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K669dvTECbmWEbu389scKf-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K669dvTECbmWEbu389scKf-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K669dvTECbmWEbu389scKf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K669dvTECbmWEbu389scKf-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K669dvTECbmWEbu389scKf-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=\"2026-03-24T11:52:30+00:00\">2026-03-24T11:52:30.974Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e876c223-902b-41f3-8be1-d110b96ab65c\">Journalists on the ground are very keen to speak to the top two from yesterday. Will Godon and Evenepoel swap jerseys after today&#8217;s stage?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"49db774c-014f-4693-bbaf-fb763488ad47\">\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\/EnZ2SxGDTpuhN6dWRgRCog-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EnZ2SxGDTpuhN6dWRgRCog-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EnZ2SxGDTpuhN6dWRgRCog-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EnZ2SxGDTpuhN6dWRgRCog-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EnZ2SxGDTpuhN6dWRgRCog-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EnZ2SxGDTpuhN6dWRgRCog-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=\"2026-03-24T11:56:57+00:00\">2026-03-24T11:56:57.895Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"40a13067-2d90-48ad-bc64-87dee96d25e5\">Jerseys:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">GC &#8211; Dorian Godon (IGD)<br \/>Point &#8211; Dorian Godon (IGD)*<br \/>KOM &#8211; Baptiste Veistroffer (LOI)<br \/>Youth &#8211; Simone Gualdi (LOI)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*Worn by &#8211; Remco Evenepoel (RBH)<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"6cd41007-21a9-4aca-9c21-7e6d4b43e2aa\">\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\/6aCiJnPCvxqhvT9JDw8TGY-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6aCiJnPCvxqhvT9JDw8TGY-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6aCiJnPCvxqhvT9JDw8TGY-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6aCiJnPCvxqhvT9JDw8TGY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6aCiJnPCvxqhvT9JDw8TGY-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6aCiJnPCvxqhvT9JDw8TGY-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=\"2026-03-24T11:58:15+00:00\">2026-03-24T11:58:15.438Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"093dc29b-1104-4957-bb7d-86e3d5932354\">The riders have started the neutralised zone for today&#8217;s stage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"f8410520-9f7d-46e7-bb96-8e8d5ba14e9b\">\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\/WxPJtYwgGWxvXBwa5LPVbL-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WxPJtYwgGWxvXBwa5LPVbL-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WxPJtYwgGWxvXBwa5LPVbL-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WxPJtYwgGWxvXBwa5LPVbL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WxPJtYwgGWxvXBwa5LPVbL-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WxPJtYwgGWxvXBwa5LPVbL-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=\"2026-03-24T11:58:47+00:00\">2026-03-24T11:58:47.608Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c0e960e8-f69f-4b95-aaaa-a91090bb0e64\">The riders are due to start at 13:10 local time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:05:17+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:05:17.972Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2ff12a2b-a60a-4b0a-8b31-b65fdcccf09e\">The neutral is longer than yesterday&#8217;s with 6.8km of steady riding before racing begins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:10:55+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:10:55.076Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ef7198c0-7304-4ab4-a144-ec84d884ba93\">Today&#8217;s stage features 2108 metres of elevation gain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:12:34+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:12:34.296Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"934e66ad-5a8d-4154-997c-0afc95795e79\"><strong>We&#8217;re underway<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders have reached kilometre-zero and the stage is waved underway<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:14:36+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:14:36.137Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"54aa20af-5606-4fa2-bb9f-d823ae759e34\">The start was slightly delayed due to a couple of issues for Ben O&#8217;Connor (Jayco-AlUla) and an Ineos Grenadiers rider. Fortunately, all are back riding and racing is underway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:19:34+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:19:34.334Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"6caff67c-5bf7-46cb-a7ff-da2a5bb69b1c\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarche)<br \/>Liam Slock (Lotto-Intermarche)<br \/>Julen Arriola-Bengoa (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA)<br \/>Diego Uriate (Kern Pharma)<br \/>Samuel Fernandez (Euskaltel-Euskadi)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They already have over a minute on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:20:47+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:20:47.886Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3a9224d2-699c-44b5-9941-3eed7cda41b8\">Veistroffer dominated the breakaway yesterday by taking all the KOMs and intermediate sprints as well as the green number as most combative rider, despite not being the last one caught. He rides in the white and red mountains jersey today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:21:56+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:21:56.752Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b61655dc-6e3e-4665-8507-c8ce2b388915\">The gap quickly grows to over two minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:23:57+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:23:57.483Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"aa20be76-971e-4f98-8610-94f90cbc52f7\">The first test of the day is the Alt del Purgatori, 1.7km long climb with an average gradient of 5% and a max kick of 15%. They are just 10km from cresting it. It is the only KOM points up for grabs today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:29:16+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:29:16.575Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0dd338b3-aa85-400f-aec1-254436a7612d\">The gap seems to have stabilised at two minutes and 15 seconds between the break and the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"ecb3c158-8d1d-4172-8dbb-aabb55d14ef5\">\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\/ZSci5doGgskeES6zV2Nft5-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZSci5doGgskeES6zV2Nft5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZSci5doGgskeES6zV2Nft5-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZSci5doGgskeES6zV2Nft5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZSci5doGgskeES6zV2Nft5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZSci5doGgskeES6zV2Nft5-320-80.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=\"2026-03-24T12:33:46+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:33:46.995Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-150km-to-go\"><span>150km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"a8ea680e-a08e-4eb7-ac44-93f6124ba438\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">For the moment, the peloton seem keen to keep a tight leash on the breakaway with the time gap not budging. Just 4km until the riders crest the climb. Roughly 2km before they start ascending to the summit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:36:16+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:36:16.153Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"58a4104e-4ee6-4bef-8cb9-16285efa6940\">It is another beautiful day for the riders to race in with blue sky and sunshine. Plus, amazing views of the mountains of the Pyrenees. Not that the riders will be able to appreciate them on the bike today.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"6a8538eb-2131-47f4-80d8-1a37e43e8472\">\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\/hQN5G5qzGvum7CfVcAqck4-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hQN5G5qzGvum7CfVcAqck4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hQN5G5qzGvum7CfVcAqck4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hQN5G5qzGvum7CfVcAqck4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hQN5G5qzGvum7CfVcAqck4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hQN5G5qzGvum7CfVcAqck4-320-80.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=\"2026-03-24T12:38:41+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:38:41.495Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5ac0d43c-c6fc-479a-9ea2-250f5b3d8504\">Just 1km to the summit of the Alt del Purgatori for the breakaway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:43:04+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:43:04.393Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-alt-del-purgatori\"><span>KOM (Alt del Purgatori)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"ed555b82-1a4f-433d-9912-16d297d2cb36\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Veistroffer (LOI) 3pts<br \/>2. Slock (LOI) 2pts<br \/>3. Fernandez (EUS) 1pt<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Veistroffer extends his lead to seven points over Tyler Stites (Modern Adventure) in the KOM standings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:50:09+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:50:09.516Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7787c7ef-6c0a-4acd-885e-cddde579ad35\">The gap is stuck at two minutes and 15 seconds, it drifted to two minutes and 20 seconds but has dropped down again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:51:15+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:51:15.421Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"aac08869-b92d-485e-8dfc-658dff4311cb\">Ineos Grenadiers are keen to keep the tempo high in the peloton yet again. Godon must be feeling amazing after yesterday and his performances at Paris-Nice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T12:54:35+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:54:35.706Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-140km-to-go\"><span>140km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"2af67525-4303-4c38-8d11-30bb93bca65f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The route is undulating for some time now before a bit of flat for the riders. The break are working well together and are holding their hard earned advantage over the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"6e2bf291-f21f-4672-a2d2-903dce2ddd0a\">\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\/RhoPwh62s8t49z46sor25W-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RhoPwh62s8t49z46sor25W-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RhoPwh62s8t49z46sor25W-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RhoPwh62s8t49z46sor25W-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RhoPwh62s8t49z46sor25W-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RhoPwh62s8t49z46sor25W-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=\"2026-03-24T12:55:22+00:00\">2026-03-24T12:55:22.301Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dc07287f-a7cf-438c-af60-bc6cca33ee3b\">Mechanical for Uriarte in the breakaway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:03:55+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:03:55.542Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2747f840-1991-4f21-8bd2-bf3cded29860\">Uriarte returns to the break with the gap coming down back to the peloton to two minutes and 10 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:04:53+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:04:53.639Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"8b2fdc9b-5894-4111-b3da-1989c0d57968\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Ineos Grenadiers are working very hard for the race leader, Godon. However, they will be keen to keep Oscar Onley well placed as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:09:54+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:09:54.496Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"080fed8e-e69f-4627-8a25-e0a1f06f9e3f\">20km to the first of three intermediate sprints, the first takes place in Peralada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:12:05+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:12:05.376Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"98872333-f8f9-465b-ba3b-9a15a1c25870\">The temperature is a very pleasant 21 degrees with no wind and not many clouds at all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:12:59+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:12:59.636Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f61d2cff-28d6-43ae-8f34-7671fb527962\">Bahrain Victorious join Ineos Grenadiers on the front of the peloton for the second day in a row with Lenny Martinez on very good form.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:15:38+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:15:38.177Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f31f85c7-880c-4ed0-9da4-265a7674972b\">The riders now begin a very long but very gradual descent to just before the halfway point on the stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:17:34+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:17:34.354Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"d4ba2afe-b6db-4d84-93c2-a9bca83a0733\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap goes down further to just two minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:21:35+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:21:35.161Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a94cfb1c-2ef1-4163-a3de-ceeb478eacbb\">Over an hour of racing done and the average speed it at 41.1kph.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:25:26+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:25:26.064Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"cec2eedb-663a-4dcf-8a9a-79a4d0fb45fe\">The best placed rider in the breakaway is Arriola-Bengoa at one minute and 35 seconds off Godon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:26:02+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:26:02.632Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0422a2d8-7d3e-46e8-ba57-cf1c0129d242\">10km to the intermediate sprint in Peralada. Thee, two and one points and bonus seconds available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:33:08+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:33:08.183Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d463dffb-9080-4e7a-b5a3-70b645da8b7a\">The gap dips under two minutes for the first time as the peloton tighten their grip on the stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:33:42+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:33:42.023Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a913343a-0d23-4367-a7ed-2d020c1df4f9\">5km to Peralada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:43:17+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:43:17.287Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-peralada\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Peralada)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"174f912a-7b91-452b-9ccf-4de618f3e574\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Veistroffer (LOI) 3pts 3&#8243;<br \/>2. Slock (LOI) 2pts 2&#8243;<br \/>3. Fernandez (EUS) 1pt 1&#8243;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:45:31+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:45:31.437Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8a5a39ec-a02b-4e41-b56d-abbdfa55c9ee\">Veistroffer still dominating absolutely everything.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T13:52:59+00:00\">2026-03-24T13:52:59.392Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"fa9d1a65-ab2f-4275-ad65-8d929794b6de\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">NSN joins Ineos Grenadiers and Bahrain Victorious to replicate the situation from yesterday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:07:51+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:07:51.747Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6717f6d3-a9cc-45ec-92eb-fd730d24d1b4\">The peloton appear to be letting the gap go a bit with the break getting their largest gap of the day with over 80km in the legs. They now have two minutes and 25 seconds.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"cc9a6be8-0eb3-4423-b080-207fab32bce4\">\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\/TPWt4TXDZD4jECzmR3otEB-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TPWt4TXDZD4jECzmR3otEB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TPWt4TXDZD4jECzmR3otEB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TPWt4TXDZD4jECzmR3otEB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TPWt4TXDZD4jECzmR3otEB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TPWt4TXDZD4jECzmR3otEB-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=\"2026-03-24T14:13:29+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:13:29.361Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a52cab35-2502-4967-bc9b-6fcfb6871cf1\">Halfway through the stage and the breakaway has extended it&#8217;s advantage to two minutes and 35 seconds with NSN, Ineos Grenadiers and Bahrain Victorious leading the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:14:32+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:14:32.622Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"04047bf5-8510-403e-b05a-5f63944fa3b7\">A reminder of the day&#8217;s breakaway:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarche)<br \/>Liam Slock (Lotto-Intermarche)<br \/>Julen Arriola-Bengoa (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA)<br \/>Diego Uriate (Kern Pharma)<br \/>Samuel Fernandez (Euskaltel-Euskadi)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:19:54+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:19:54.902Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2c01a0e6-aa07-4d1f-9bdf-6a7d12e5c8b3\">The next intermediate sprint is coming in about 15km and will take place in Besal\u00fa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:20:40+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:20:40.569Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1d02bf8d-53c6-428b-8ac8-95b0103c2cde\">Over two hours into the day and the average speed is at 43.6kph, they are flying along!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:27:55+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:27:55.669Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"f1180cbd-aa56-46f4-80ae-9e9901ace654\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break almost have three minutes for the first time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:28:33+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:28:33.516Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c6c62b94-fb05-41f7-96fc-83f8758e2031\">10km to the intermediate sprint in Besal\u00fa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:34:59+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:34:59.431Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4077e6cd-9644-43a6-9a0b-abc1dfbd9a2f\">A few of the big contenders coming back from nature breaks with Vingegaard, Almeida and Evenepoel all getting back into the pack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:38:14+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:38:14.533Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"c6335165-5ff4-47c4-9f57-f668c7d9806b\">3km to the intermediate sprint in Besal\u00fa with the break holding a gap of two minutes 54 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:39:08+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:39:08.142Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"af6b13d6-ddbe-4a4d-a8b4-2ebd65619c68\">The peloton are absolutely hammering the pace but the break are doing a great job of holding them at bay.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:41:53+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:41:53.233Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-besalu\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Besal\u00fa)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"a1bc0af8-c868-4899-80db-6f3ee12e33ad\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Veistroffer (LOI) 3pts 3&#8243;<br \/>2. Slock (LOI) 2pts 2&#8243;<br \/>3. Fernandez (EUS) 1pt 1&#8243;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:42:16+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:42:16.969Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9a4d06f4-c753-4591-bb6f-77c39429fbe9\">All the intermediate sprints and the KOM sprint have seen the same top three every time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:45:29+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:45:29.883Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a0c656a5-8248-4853-8c00-aa4c23dde1ec\">Veistroffer has now vaulted Godon in the points classification after that last intermediate sprint by two points. He has 12 points to Godon&#8217;s 10.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:47:36+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:47:36.980Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d2a33df4-bd0c-428a-ab6a-08ced4c22d0d\">The road starts looking a bit more mountainous from now on with 20km to the third and final intermediate sprint in Olot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:50:56+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:50:56.784Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a11ff550-9777-40f6-a779-a5e16ec6ef17\">Besal\u00fa looks very nice!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"e21bf1bb-5187-4910-b72e-53448ec4423a\">\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=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T14:52:16+00:00\">2026-03-24T14:52:16.658Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"fb7bfedb-3bb3-4659-861f-3accd03751c8\">EF Education-EasyPost join the pacing in the peloton as they work for Noah Hobbs, NSN working for Ethan Vernon, Ineos Grenadiers for Dodon and Bahrain Victorious likely working for Matev\u017e Govekar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:00:15+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:00:15.255Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"5fd7a359-12eb-4d7e-b814-39afef62aedd\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Liam Slock (Lotto-Intermarche)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">He goes clear with teammate, Veistroffer, following Uriarte.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:00:32+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:00:32.569Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"da61e788-c501-46e6-aae2-1bcdaf3dd76a\">Arriola-Bengoa and Fernandez are dropped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:01:20+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:01:20.899Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ff177dba-d9bc-4ef7-a5ca-66b89d863fa1\">Veistroffer and Uriarte are back with Slock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:02:10+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:02:10.301Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"604f077f-99ea-4167-b359-7ec4ef4b4593\">Fernandez and Arriola-Bengoa are 20 seconds back on the leading trio.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:05:05+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:05:05.093Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"534f6051-891d-4942-af75-dd52552c4e31\">Soudal-QuickStep put a rider into the train at the front of the peloton as well. They have Alberto Dainese and Andrea Raccagni Noviero with the latter finishing seventh, yesterday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:06:11+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:06:11.865Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-40km-to-go\"><span>40km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7dbddbca-9a5d-4836-9f15-9ec670bff673\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The leading trio of Slock, Veistroffer and Uriarte have over a minute on Arriola-Bengoa and Fernandez with two and a half minutes to the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:08:44+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:08:44.584Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"10195cbc-cb4b-4aee-9287-1c3734201853\">Fernandez and Arriola-Bengoa are caught by the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:09:56+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:09:56.260Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"69b48ca4-b4da-4bbb-b482-0140df62a16b\">Sam Bennett (Pinarello-Q36.5) helps Pidcock back in after a nature break but, unfortunately, Bennett&#8217;s legs say no more and he drops out of the back and is all over the bike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:11:29+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:11:29.738Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"fa2b1c63-c1e4-4eb9-85dc-24d123171187\">The gap drops back down to two minutes and 10 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:14:09+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:14:09.167Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e6ae1aa3-983c-4049-8936-5f09299ac743\">Three hours in and the average speed in 43.9kph. This is a rapid day!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:14:43+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:14:43.192Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4c6bd8ab-8240-47a8-bd47-6790654feea1\">The leading trio has two minutes on the peloton with 1km to the final intermediate sprint of the day in Olot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:16:52+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:16:52.378Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-olot\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Olot)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"2690abb8-0ae7-48f8-8ee3-011ed0626005\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Veistroffer (LOI) 3pts 3&#8243;<br \/>2. Slock (LOI) 2pts 2&#8243;<br \/>3. Uriarte (EKP) 1pt 1&#8243;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:17:32+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:17:32.363Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7e56dda5-a06e-4632-bea7-72d5853a2085\">Veistroffer takes every single intermediate sprint and KOM sprint for the second day in a row. He is also five points ahead of Godon in the points classification.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:18:14+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:18:14.600Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"38de95ff-eeb6-492b-9c2d-e37a7931bd37\">However, if Godon wins or finishes second today he will go back into the lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:21:25+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:21:25.105Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4b7d221c-7800-4b68-b802-2baf8f6ba700\">In about 5km the riders will start a rapid descent that is interrupted by a couple of kickers but it almost entirely downhill to the finish town of Banyoles before kicking up to the line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:22:22+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:22:22.341Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0649852c-3021-48f7-a0d2-b626ffce6331\">Georg Steinhauser (EF Education-EasyPost) and Derek Gee-West (Lidl-Trek) right at the back of the peloton, at the moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:23:19+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:23:19.252Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"3f1376d4-772b-497b-ad58-9c344f60ac60\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Veistroffer really hurting on the last bits of the climb and is just off the back of his teammate, Slock, as well as Uriarte. One and a half minutes to the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:25:27+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:25:27.863Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7391a1ff-ce99-4ccd-aac7-1aabb160dd4d\">Abandon from Riley Pickrell (MAP).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:29:32+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:29:32.766Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"32a44358-b6cb-49d2-a7af-d7d0edf25595\">Veistroffer comes back on the descent and they are really pushing hard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:30:31+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:30:31.706Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9c16f799-a165-426a-adb6-1619270628ae\">Just one minute and 20 seconds between the trio out front and the peloton which has multiple teams on the front battling for dominance including Lidl-trek, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, Pinarello-Q36.5, Visma-Lease a Bike and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:34:42+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:34:42.911Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"439e5ac2-6fdb-4a68-9bdb-24bda8a2617c\">The break still have a minute and 11 seconds over the peloton led by Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, NSN, Visma-Lease a Bike and Ineos Grenadiers on this technical descent.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"0982e83f-eacb-4354-840f-dcb877fb2dd9\">\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\/AAmYuFZ5N6DXM7hRj2Ahkh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AAmYuFZ5N6DXM7hRj2Ahkh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AAmYuFZ5N6DXM7hRj2Ahkh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AAmYuFZ5N6DXM7hRj2Ahkh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AAmYuFZ5N6DXM7hRj2Ahkh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AAmYuFZ5N6DXM7hRj2Ahkh-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=\"2026-03-24T15:35:33+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:35:33.502Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"724499ae-f268-4b8a-ad91-6e011f2c55f2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarche)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Frenchman kicks on with teammate, Slock, now bridging across to him as Uriarte goes pop on this little kicker.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:35:54+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:35:54.171Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f316a783-b215-4c12-b8b8-7a7587b4a9d0\">Veistroffer now working flat out for Slock to try and take a surprise win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:37:50+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:37:50.589Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"162eb692-4fbf-4240-806d-9cbbc0f664e7\">Steinhauser is struggling at the back of the peloton. Perhaps he&#8217;s developed an illness after taking third at a very unpleasant Paris-Nice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:38:42+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:38:42.600Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"173296c9-b5de-4fd2-b9e7-79f80b61f15c\">Another rider on his way back to racing, like Bennett, is Filippo Baroncini (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) and he goes out the back after doing his job.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:39:24+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:39:24.923Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6c439866-27b9-4c08-b10e-ab0e9623512b\">NSN are going all in on this descent to try and bring this leading duo back and the gap does dip under a minute with 16km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:43:51+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:43:51.368Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5d6b1b3c-045a-4bae-b0db-9d8baf17866c\">Lotto-Intermarche have a rider trying to disturb the chase in the peloton but multiple teams come up and bully him out. Slock and Veistroffer have 44 seconds with 12km to go.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"ab1df894-f82b-4a06-9d32-853ce46a1aa9\">\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=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:44:13+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:44:13.071Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"3a01cb64-7c08-4f69-8010-bf88f176525d\">Three and a half hours ridden with the average speed at 44.3kph.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:46:10+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:46:10.140Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"5b946f38-0568-48bd-bde3-f3c2af17fa1b\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">George Bennett (NSN) comes to the front for Vernon. The New Zealand national champion has taken a bit more time off them with 38 seconds between them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:47:11+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:47:11.148Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-crash\"><span>Crash!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"2b95216f-3cc1-4d02-b316-47e12b2502c6\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Henri Uhlig (Alpecin-Premier Tech)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">He is in a heap on the road and not too close to his bike. He came down on his own, though. He looks in a lot of pain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:47:50+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:47:50.954Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"7c8767db-64f6-42db-bcb8-7ee62dca179c\">There has been a split in the bunch due to the crash of Uhlig with about 30 or so riders caught out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:48:37+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:48:37.748Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dca1de06-905f-4034-9fae-01da7002f6d8\">It looks like Uhlig has abandoned after hitting the deck<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:49:11+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:49:11.442Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b6e625a0-f0be-4443-9532-6fc4cf3323be\">The peloton has split far more than first thought with about 80 riders missing from the lead part of the bunch with Jayco-AlUla leading the chase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:49:22+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:49:22.070Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c306fde2-f0b7-4362-aacf-d47c1bccf04e\">Uhlig confirmed to have abandoned.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:50:26+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:50:26.279Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f3994b64-f651-4bc5-bc49-5c052583dca3\">Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) is out the back and is trying to use a kicker to bridge back across to the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:51:31+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:51:31.207Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"63d9496e-a433-4bb7-8d7d-29c1a2c6ed7e\">Lipowitz flies across the gap with several others and that has stitched the peloton back together once again. EF Education-EasyPost and Ineos Grenadiers lead with 7km to go and the gap is just 14 seconds up to Slock and Veistroffer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:52:22+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:52:22.310Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e60b5a6c-6b90-4c9b-b91d-50c60e05bfc0\">6km to go and now it is down hill all the way to Banyoles before the final kick to the line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:53:33+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:53:33.114Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"ee2a1e31-96c6-4c8a-90bf-8e6c37b9b2df\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Veistroffer and Slock have been incredible and still have 11 seconds on the charging peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:55:00+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:55:00.592Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dc0c6c1a-90a4-4415-97dc-f414c8642422\">George Bennett has been key to bringing the time gap right down to the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:55:23+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:55:23.355Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c2efc475-1916-4153-b531-35669e2a9c6e\">Slock goes solo after Veistroffer gave him absolutely everything.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:56:03+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:56:03.204Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"fbea71f6-9a8f-41fe-907e-7acac41f07ff\">3km to go. Veistroffer is caught with Slock holding seven seconds with the peloton now being led by Visma-Lease a Bike.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:56:52+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:56:52.804Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"fc203373-5160-4bf3-9d9c-120ce9914b5a\">Into the final 2km with Slock looking back which will stall his progress slightly. Visma-Lease a Bike breaking his heart.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:57:20+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:57:20.348Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e69c2e3e-5aba-4847-8bf1-3d8a19ff0139\">Soudal-QuickStep take over the pacing for Dainese.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:57:56+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:57:56.213Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-flamme-rouge\"><span>Flamme Rouge!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"f705d4af-3217-41d2-972d-2c26e9bcd650\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Slock caught just as they go under the kite with Bahrain Victorious leading the bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:58:31+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:58:31.102Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"5f88c73b-0e80-424d-a86b-d769468ded91\">Alpecin-Premier Tech, UAE Team Emirates-XRG, Uno-X Mobility and XDS-Astana battling for the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:58:53+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:58:53.775Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"04155123-1f32-4e81-97f0-21ce220c2c0c\">500 metres to go<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T15:59:43+00:00\">2026-03-24T15:59:43.602Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"b98b1338-841e-40e1-8715-f5577d0fe1c5\">Magnus Cort sprints to victory on stage 2 of the Volta a Catalunya 2026!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"b005e342-9f52-474e-83ea-939dc04172fd\">\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\/LKsf8ya9agMuWV8vZ88T4a-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LKsf8ya9agMuWV8vZ88T4a-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LKsf8ya9agMuWV8vZ88T4a-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LKsf8ya9agMuWV8vZ88T4a-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LKsf8ya9agMuWV8vZ88T4a-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LKsf8ya9agMuWV8vZ88T4a-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=\"2026-03-24T16:03:26+00:00\">2026-03-24T16:03:26.831Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-stage-2-top-10\"><span>Stage 2 top 10<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"8f797245-f227-4858-9480-4a96cfe8784c\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Magnus Cort (UXM) 3:45&#8217;28&#8221;<br \/>2. Noa Isidore (DCT)<br \/>3. Francesco Busatto (APT)<br \/>4. Dorian Godon (IGD)<br \/>5. Alberto Dainese (SOQ)<br \/>6. Thomas Silva (XAT)<br \/>7. Noah Hobbs (EFE)<br \/>8. Ivo Oliveira (UAD)<br \/>9. Toon Aerts (LOI)<br \/>10. Sergi Darder (CJR) all same time.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"d3a633a3-076f-4565-a3fe-9a23df04b2d7\">\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=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T16:11:00+00:00\">2026-03-24T16:11:00.211Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-general-classification-after-stage-2\"><span>General Classification after stage 2<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"1ec83c9a-f732-48de-b82b-a79495baaaa9\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Dorian Godon (IGD) 7:46&#8217;27&#8221;<br \/>2. Magnus Cort (UXM) S.T.<br \/>3. Remco Evenepoel (RBH) +4&#8243;<br \/>4. Tom Pidcock (PQT) +6&#8243;<br \/>5. Thomas Silva (XAT) +10&#8243;<br \/>6. Andrea Raccagni Noviero (SOQ)<br \/>7. Antoine l&#8217;Hote (DCT)<br \/>8. Lenny Martinez (TBV)<br \/>9. Rudy Molard (GFC)<br \/>10. Anton Charmig (UXM) all same time<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T16:11:52+00:00\">2026-03-24T16:11:52.344Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0a4809ec-d167-4b33-a862-0e488afa1e15\">Two stages done, two stages won by blonde moustachioed riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-24T16:15:01+00:00\">2026-03-24T16:15:01.857Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2c5a0842-bd58-4f5b-8b11-c0255627c16e\">Make sure to read our post race report in the link below&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Volta a Catalunya: Magnus Cort sprints to stage 2 victory after peloton catches breakaway in final kilometre<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"3dae094e-be86-4b10-941c-65b97202a75a\">\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\/6ZyyoXDNYkrXR2TK3B9o6S-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ZyyoXDNYkrXR2TK3B9o6S-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ZyyoXDNYkrXR2TK3B9o6S-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ZyyoXDNYkrXR2TK3B9o6S-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ZyyoXDNYkrXR2TK3B9o6S-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ZyyoXDNYkrXR2TK3B9o6S-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=\"2026-03-24T16:20:13+00:00\">2026-03-24T16:20:13.902Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"6647b273-1a69-462e-8d54-8ec67efa5c9b\">After the stage, Cort said: &#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 Anton 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<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"e238f454-ebad-4e5e-9a38-9bb1e881404a\">\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\/qAdUuCQHpS5pb6BhG7SHgR-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qAdUuCQHpS5pb6BhG7SHgR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qAdUuCQHpS5pb6BhG7SHgR-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qAdUuCQHpS5pb6BhG7SHgR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qAdUuCQHpS5pb6BhG7SHgR-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qAdUuCQHpS5pb6BhG7SHgR-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-2-live-will-the-race-favourites-take-the-day-or-will-the-fast-men-hold-on-again\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNhqVykmtwN2Y6VVf5Zym9-2560-80.jpg&#8221;] Pro Cycling Racing Road Volta a Catalunya As it happened: Experienced Dane is the fastest to the line on stage 2 of Volta a Catalunya 2026 Magnus Cort outpaced Noa Isidore and Francesco Busatto to take the win Live-reports By Tim Bonville-Ginn last updated 24 March 2026 Comments(0)() When you purchase through [&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-1845205","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\/1845205","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=1845205"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1845205\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1845205"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1845205"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1845205"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}