{"id":1848853,"date":"2026-03-26T16:24:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T13:24:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1848853"},"modified":"2026-03-26T16:24:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T13:24:33","slug":"volta-a-catalunya-ethan-vernon-wins-truncated-stage-4-on-long-uphill-drag-to-camprodon-while-tom-pidcock-moves-into-second-overall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1848853","title":{"rendered":"Volta a Catalunya: Ethan Vernon wins truncated stage 4 on long uphill drag to Camprod\u00f3n while Tom Pidcock moves into second overall"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hvYurs5TyGPgncEZaLZiHi-1024-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRoad\n<\/li>\n<li>\nVolta a Catalunya\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Volta a Catalunya: Ethan Vernon wins truncated stage 4 on long uphill drag to Camprod\u00f3n while Tom Pidcock moves into second overall<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline\">\nRace Results<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nPatrick Fletcher <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:24:33Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n26 March 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Dorian Godon fails to move past NSN rider in closing metres to finish second and maintains GC lead<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-700 mb-2 text-[12px] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-700 [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hvYurs5TyGPgncEZaLZiHi-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 600px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><figcaption class=\"mt-2\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Volta a Catalunya 2026: Ethan Vernon rebounds from second place on stage 3 and out-sprints race leader Dorian Godon on stage 4<\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\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\" 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Vernon hit the front from range but that was crucial in giving him the first position and the choice of line through a late chicane with 200 metres to go.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Volta a Catalunya: Dorian Godon wins dramatic stage 3 finish as Remco Evenepoel crashes in closing kilometre<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: British sprint success in shortened stage 4 at the Volta a Catalunya 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Volta a Catalunya: Dorian Godon denies Remco Evenepoel in punchy finish on stage 1<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Godon, who\u2019d locked onto the wheel, was unable to squeeze through at that point and unable to get around in the relatively short home straight that remained after it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) was well positioned and sprinted to third place, on a day where he took a total of nine bonus seconds across the intermediate and final sprints.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"7ec182d2-5bf3-4a90-8db9-139664268e45\">\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\/4GbN8vS8oYii7TdEDaxUHC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GbN8vS8oYii7TdEDaxUHC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GbN8vS8oYii7TdEDaxUHC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GbN8vS8oYii7TdEDaxUHC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GbN8vS8oYii7TdEDaxUHC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GbN8vS8oYii7TdEDaxUHC-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\">Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) finishes third <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"c60974d8-b9ac-4cb8-adc3-ed41ff2a7035\">Godon is still the overall leader, but Pidcock\u2019s advances saw him jump above Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) and into second place on GC, 13 seconds down. Evenepoel looked in good shape despite his heavy crash in the previous day\u2019s finale, even taking three bonus seconds of his own by beating Pidcock to the first intermediate sprint.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It hadn&#8217;t gone to plan for us the first three days, then we were gifted another opportunity last night. The boys really committed, and this means an extra lot for everyone because it wasn&#8217;t meant to be today,&#8221; Vernon said.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-nrS24q9ASDbRMoKZgt2Dcm\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-nrS24q9ASDbRMoKZgt2Dcm slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;We wanted to control it for a sprint. In the end quite a small breakaway went and that played into my favour as it meant the day was a bit slower than normal. We didn&#8217;t have to chase the break as hard. It played into the hands of the fast men at the end and we made the most of it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-how-it-unfolded\"><span>How it unfolded<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"52d5050d-9ddf-4354-8949-f59542f6abbe\">The peloton set out for the shortened stage 4 of the Volta a Catalunya having to improvise race strategies for the new 151km route that featured more than 2,000 metres of elevation gain but no major climbs in the finale, meaning a sprint finish was the likeliest outcome.<\/p>\n<p>The only two categorised climbs came within the first 45km and provoked an attacking, fluid start to proceedings, in contrast to the calm that came later.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9HiCRYXedZCoh6irrZSc-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9HiCRYXedZCoh6irrZSc-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Tour Down Under: Ethan Vernon wins wind-buffeted shortened stage 4 as second overall Jhonatan Narv\u00e1ez crashes out<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: French champion holds off Olympic champion to take stage 1 at Volta a Catalunya 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L9RxEPgv6xucNaWLGRoznE-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L9RxEPgv6xucNaWLGRoznE-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: Late crash hands win to the sprinters on stage 3 of Volta a Catalunya 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"3c8b6dfb-4428-4535-afb2-e6948fdd8a09\">\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\/WgNKwHqX2TAptDPATwx4b5-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgNKwHqX2TAptDPATwx4b5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgNKwHqX2TAptDPATwx4b5-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgNKwHqX2TAptDPATwx4b5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgNKwHqX2TAptDPATwx4b5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgNKwHqX2TAptDPATwx4b5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The peloton on stage 4 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"a62df153-35f2-4edb-abe4-4476b0cc6f7c\">The first main breakaway was made up of five riders: Maxime Decomble (Groupama-FDJ United), Mats Wenzel (Kern Pharma), Unai Aznar (Euskaltel-Euskadi), Jose Luis Faura (Burgos-Burpellet-BH) and Samuel Florez (Modern Adventure). They stayed away to the top of the Coll de Parpers (3km at 5%), where Faura claimed maximum points, but they were soon caught on the descent.<\/p>\n<p>The first intermediate sprint, coming just 19km into the stage, had something to do with that, and it brought several GC men to the fore. The ever-active Evenepoel, looking spritely despite his stage 3 crash, hit out and grabbed three bonus seconds as the first across the line, with Pidcock second with two bonus seconds.<\/p>\n<p>Fresh attacks soon came and a new breakaway of four riders was formed by mountains classification leader Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarche), Merhawi Kudus (Burgos-Burpellet-BH), Samuel Fern\u00e1ndez (Euskaltel-Euskadi), and Koen Bouwman (Jayco-AlUla).<\/p>\n<p>By the time they reached the top of the day\u2019s second climb, the Alt de Sant Feliu de Codines (9.8km at 4%), they had 2:30 in hand. However, they were about to have two fewer riders in hand, as Veistroffer, whose job was done after collecting the mountains points, sat up and drifted back towards the bunch along with Bouwman.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"2fdf18e3-f177-46eb-a6f2-5248289954a0\">\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\/apZ7uFvDrjMx2fPqCy5gNB-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/apZ7uFvDrjMx2fPqCy5gNB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/apZ7uFvDrjMx2fPqCy5gNB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/apZ7uFvDrjMx2fPqCy5gNB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/apZ7uFvDrjMx2fPqCy5gNB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/apZ7uFvDrjMx2fPqCy5gNB-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\">Samuel Fern\u00e1ndez (left) and Merhawi Kudus in the final break of the day on stage 4 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"5cbbda4e-d2d3-4482-85a0-be271796e07c\">A much quieter middle portion of the race ensued. There was a brief counter attack from three riders but they never made it across to the break and, after Fern\u00e1ndez led the race through the second intermediate sprint with 60km to go, the race entered a holding pattern.<\/p>\n<p>Ineos Grenadiers took control of the peloton, with some help from Uno-X, and they kept the two leaders dangling just ahead of them for the best part of 40km.<\/p>\n<p>An injection of pace came ahead of the third and final intermediate sprint with just under 20km to go, which saw the breakaway neutralised and the peloton split. Pidcock was once again to the fore and even clipped away in a four-man split before out-sprinting Simoni Gualdi (Intermarch\u00e9-Lotto) to the line to help himself to three more bonus seconds.<\/p>\n<p>When two big names in Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) and Lenny Martinez (Bahrain Victorious) jumped across to Pidcock and Gualdi, it looked for a moment like the race could take on the sort of script-ripping element we saw on stage 3, but Pidcock couldn\u2019t be tempted by the offer to push on, and the move came to nothing.<\/p>\n<p>That left a straight-forward run-in to the finish, albeit marked by a few small crashes. Ineos\u2019 Bob Jungels led the way to the final kilometre but Ineos then ran out of numbers, putting Godon on the wheel of Vernon, whose NSN teammates hit the front.<\/p>\n<p>Intermarch\u00e9-Lotto surged forward on the uphill drag inside the final kilometre but NSN held firm, delivering Vernon in first place into the chicane, and he had the strength to see it through.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"61b6bd4d-5977-4972-a0aa-283add5a8776\">\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\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-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\">Ethan Vernon of NSN Cycling (R) and Dorian Godon of Ineos Grenadiers, in the Green Leader&#8217;s Jersey, sprint at the finish line <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-results\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"6bac4585-c56f-4b8e-a715-3b1ae478a28d\"><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-nrS24q9ASDbRMoKZgt2Dcm\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-nrS24q9ASDbRMoKZgt2Dcm slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2QoJgeVtEMbCKNujw2pLoH-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2QoJgeVtEMbCKNujw2pLoH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2QoJgeVtEMbCKNujw2pLoH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2QoJgeVtEMbCKNujw2pLoH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Patrick Fletcher<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Deputy Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Patrick is an NCTJ-accredited journalist with a bachelor\u2019s degree in modern languages (French and Spanish) and a decade\u2019s experience in digital sports media, largely within the world of cycling. He re-joined Cyclingnews as Deputy Editor in February 2026, having previously spent eight years on staff between 2015 and 2023. In between, he was Deputy Editor at GCN and spent 18 months working across the sports portfolio at Future before returning to the cycling press pack. Patrick works across Cyclingnews\u2019 wide-ranging output, assisting the Editor in global content strategy, with a particular focus on shaping CN&#8217;s news operation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"mt-6 lg:px-0 relative max-w-[1070px] mx-auto viafoura-twig-component px-4\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class='vfcustom-community-guidelines'&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Volta a Catalunya: Dorian Godon wins dramatic stage 3 finish as Remco Evenepoel crashes in closing kilometre<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it happened: British sprint success in shortened stage 4 at the Volta a Catalunya 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Volta a Catalunya: Dorian Godon denies Remco Evenepoel in punchy finish on stage 1<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9HiCRYXedZCoh6irrZSc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9HiCRYXedZCoh6irrZSc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9HiCRYXedZCoh6irrZSc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9HiCRYXedZCoh6irrZSc-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9HiCRYXedZCoh6irrZSc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour Down Under: Ethan Vernon wins wind-buffeted shortened stage 4 as second overall Jhonatan Narv\u00e1ez crashes out<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it happened: French champion holds off Olympic champion to take stage 1 at Volta a Catalunya 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L9RxEPgv6xucNaWLGRoznE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L9RxEPgv6xucNaWLGRoznE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L9RxEPgv6xucNaWLGRoznE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L9RxEPgv6xucNaWLGRoznE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L9RxEPgv6xucNaWLGRoznE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it happened: Late crash hands win to the sprinters on stage 3 of Volta a Catalunya 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/juhPgDrb5AnxkqfkWCpLyV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/juhPgDrb5AnxkqfkWCpLyV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/juhPgDrb5AnxkqfkWCpLyV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/juhPgDrb5AnxkqfkWCpLyV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/juhPgDrb5AnxkqfkWCpLyV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Olympic committee moves to require genetic testing for all female competitors ahead of Los Angeles Games<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PbWdYuYVHcviS88jjJ4SMn-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PbWdYuYVHcviS88jjJ4SMn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PbWdYuYVHcviS88jjJ4SMn-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PbWdYuYVHcviS88jjJ4SMn-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PbWdYuYVHcviS88jjJ4SMn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Ronde van Brugge Women: Carys Lloyd takes stunning sprint victory <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVNBh85U3a45xkzdTTGkQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVNBh85U3a45xkzdTTGkQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVNBh85U3a45xkzdTTGkQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVNBh85U3a45xkzdTTGkQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVNBh85U3a45xkzdTTGkQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Coppi e Bartali: Filippo D&#8217;Aiuto holds off sprinters with late attack to win stage 2<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GQcbSbfzP2z7tCA2ousTnQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GQcbSbfzP2z7tCA2ousTnQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GQcbSbfzP2z7tCA2ousTnQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GQcbSbfzP2z7tCA2ousTnQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GQcbSbfzP2z7tCA2ousTnQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Late roster move puts Ronde van Brugge defending champion Lorena Wiebes back in lineup for &#8216;tough race&#8217; with forecast of rain and wind<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiEeR8tmucTHbjEKQrXVXm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiEeR8tmucTHbjEKQrXVXm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiEeR8tmucTHbjEKQrXVXm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiEeR8tmucTHbjEKQrXVXm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiEeR8tmucTHbjEKQrXVXm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;He wasn&#8217;t happy with me, but that&#8217;s cycling&#8217; \u2013 Jonas Vingegaard reflects on tactics and sportsmanship after two-up breakaway with Remco Evenepoel at Volta a Catalunya<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXNXqgKiQwEu5j9oeAyBkd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXNXqgKiQwEu5j9oeAyBkd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXNXqgKiQwEu5j9oeAyBkd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXNXqgKiQwEu5j9oeAyBkd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXNXqgKiQwEu5j9oeAyBkd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Remco Evenepoel crashes at the end of a spectacular final breakaway with Jonas Vingegaard in Volta a Catalunya<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Race Results<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PbWdYuYVHcviS88jjJ4SMn-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PbWdYuYVHcviS88jjJ4SMn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PbWdYuYVHcviS88jjJ4SMn-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PbWdYuYVHcviS88jjJ4SMn-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PbWdYuYVHcviS88jjJ4SMn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Ronde van Brugge Women: Carys Lloyd takes stunning sprint victory <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVNBh85U3a45xkzdTTGkQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVNBh85U3a45xkzdTTGkQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVNBh85U3a45xkzdTTGkQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVNBh85U3a45xkzdTTGkQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVNBh85U3a45xkzdTTGkQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Coppi e Bartali: Filippo D&#8217;Aiuto holds off sprinters with late attack to win stage 2<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zVkednvfXZyHyYVhfh4YTB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zVkednvfXZyHyYVhfh4YTB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zVkednvfXZyHyYVhfh4YTB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zVkednvfXZyHyYVhfh4YTB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zVkednvfXZyHyYVhfh4YTB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Ronde van Brugge: Another victory for Dylan Groenewegen as crosswinds and crashes rip through peloton<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Volta a Catalunya: Dorian Godon wins dramatic stage 3 finish as Remco Evenepoel crashes in closing kilometre<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjuFixCURSPZJNyph9XaQe-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjuFixCURSPZJNyph9XaQe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjuFixCURSPZJNyph9XaQe-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjuFixCURSPZJNyph9XaQe-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pjuFixCURSPZJNyph9XaQe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 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Vernon hit the front from range but that was crucial in giving him the first position and the choice of line through a late chicane with 200 metres to go.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Volta a Catalunya: Dorian Godon wins dramatic stage 3 finish as Remco Evenepoel crashes in closing kilometre<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: British sprint success in shortened stage 4 at the Volta a Catalunya 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Volta a Catalunya: Dorian Godon denies Remco Evenepoel in punchy finish on stage 1<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Godon, who\u2019d locked onto the wheel, was unable to squeeze through at that point and unable to get around in the relatively short home straight that remained after it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) was well positioned and sprinted to third place, on a day where he took a total of nine bonus seconds across the intermediate and final sprints.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"7ec182d2-5bf3-4a90-8db9-139664268e45\">\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\/4GbN8vS8oYii7TdEDaxUHC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GbN8vS8oYii7TdEDaxUHC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GbN8vS8oYii7TdEDaxUHC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GbN8vS8oYii7TdEDaxUHC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GbN8vS8oYii7TdEDaxUHC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GbN8vS8oYii7TdEDaxUHC-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\">Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) finishes third <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"c60974d8-b9ac-4cb8-adc3-ed41ff2a7035\">Godon is still the overall leader, but Pidcock\u2019s advances saw him jump above Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) and into second place on GC, 13 seconds down. 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The boys really committed, and this means an extra lot for everyone because it wasn&#8217;t meant to be today,&#8221; Vernon said.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-nrS24q9ASDbRMoKZgt2Dcm\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-nrS24q9ASDbRMoKZgt2Dcm slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;We wanted to control it for a sprint. In the end quite a small breakaway went and that played into my favour as it meant the day was a bit slower than normal. We didn&#8217;t have to chase the break as hard. It played into the hands of the fast men at the end and we made the most of it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-how-it-unfolded\"><span>How it unfolded<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"52d5050d-9ddf-4354-8949-f59542f6abbe\">The peloton set out for the shortened stage 4 of the Volta a Catalunya having to improvise race strategies for the new 151km route that featured more than 2,000 metres of elevation gain but no major climbs in the finale, meaning a sprint finish was the likeliest outcome.<\/p>\n<p>The only two categorised climbs came within the first 45km and provoked an attacking, fluid start to proceedings, in contrast to the calm that came later.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9HiCRYXedZCoh6irrZSc-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9HiCRYXedZCoh6irrZSc-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Tour Down Under: Ethan Vernon wins wind-buffeted shortened stage 4 as second overall Jhonatan Narv\u00e1ez crashes out<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: French champion holds off Olympic champion to take stage 1 at Volta a Catalunya 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L9RxEPgv6xucNaWLGRoznE-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L9RxEPgv6xucNaWLGRoznE-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: Late crash hands win to the sprinters on stage 3 of Volta a Catalunya 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"3c8b6dfb-4428-4535-afb2-e6948fdd8a09\">\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\/WgNKwHqX2TAptDPATwx4b5-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgNKwHqX2TAptDPATwx4b5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgNKwHqX2TAptDPATwx4b5-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgNKwHqX2TAptDPATwx4b5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgNKwHqX2TAptDPATwx4b5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgNKwHqX2TAptDPATwx4b5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The peloton on stage 4 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"a62df153-35f2-4edb-abe4-4476b0cc6f7c\">The first main breakaway was made up of five riders: Maxime Decomble (Groupama-FDJ United), Mats Wenzel (Kern Pharma), Unai Aznar (Euskaltel-Euskadi), Jose Luis Faura (Burgos-Burpellet-BH) and Samuel Florez (Modern Adventure). They stayed away to the top of the Coll de Parpers (3km at 5%), where Faura claimed maximum points, but they were soon caught on the descent.<\/p>\n<p>The first intermediate sprint, coming just 19km into the stage, had something to do with that, and it brought several GC men to the fore. The ever-active Evenepoel, looking spritely despite his stage 3 crash, hit out and grabbed three bonus seconds as the first across the line, with Pidcock second with two bonus seconds.<\/p>\n<p>Fresh attacks soon came and a new breakaway of four riders was formed by mountains classification leader Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarche), Merhawi Kudus (Burgos-Burpellet-BH), Samuel Fern\u00e1ndez (Euskaltel-Euskadi), and Koen Bouwman (Jayco-AlUla).<\/p>\n<p>By the time they reached the top of the day\u2019s second climb, the Alt de Sant Feliu de Codines (9.8km at 4%), they had 2:30 in hand. However, they were about to have two fewer riders in hand, as Veistroffer, whose job was done after collecting the mountains points, sat up and drifted back towards the bunch along with Bouwman.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"2fdf18e3-f177-46eb-a6f2-5248289954a0\">\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\/apZ7uFvDrjMx2fPqCy5gNB-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/apZ7uFvDrjMx2fPqCy5gNB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/apZ7uFvDrjMx2fPqCy5gNB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/apZ7uFvDrjMx2fPqCy5gNB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/apZ7uFvDrjMx2fPqCy5gNB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/apZ7uFvDrjMx2fPqCy5gNB-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\">Samuel Fern\u00e1ndez (left) and Merhawi Kudus in the final break of the day on stage 4 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"5cbbda4e-d2d3-4482-85a0-be271796e07c\">A much quieter middle portion of the race ensued. There was a brief counter attack from three riders but they never made it across to the break and, after Fern\u00e1ndez led the race through the second intermediate sprint with 60km to go, the race entered a holding pattern.<\/p>\n<p>Ineos Grenadiers took control of the peloton, with some help from Uno-X, and they kept the two leaders dangling just ahead of them for the best part of 40km.<\/p>\n<p>An injection of pace came ahead of the third and final intermediate sprint with just under 20km to go, which saw the breakaway neutralised and the peloton split. Pidcock was once again to the fore and even clipped away in a four-man split before out-sprinting Simoni Gualdi (Intermarch\u00e9-Lotto) to the line to help himself to three more bonus seconds.<\/p>\n<p>When two big names in Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) and Lenny Martinez (Bahrain Victorious) jumped across to Pidcock and Gualdi, it looked for a moment like the race could take on the sort of script-ripping element we saw on stage 3, but Pidcock couldn\u2019t be tempted by the offer to push on, and the move came to nothing.<\/p>\n<p>That left a straight-forward run-in to the finish, albeit marked by a few small crashes. Ineos\u2019 Bob Jungels led the way to the final kilometre but Ineos then ran out of numbers, putting Godon on the wheel of Vernon, whose NSN teammates hit the front.<\/p>\n<p>Intermarch\u00e9-Lotto surged forward on the uphill drag inside the final kilometre but NSN held firm, delivering Vernon in first place into the chicane, and he had the strength to see it through.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"61b6bd4d-5977-4972-a0aa-283add5a8776\">\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\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-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\">Ethan Vernon of NSN Cycling (R) and Dorian Godon of Ineos Grenadiers, in the Green Leader&#8217;s Jersey, sprint at the finish line <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-results\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"6bac4585-c56f-4b8e-a715-3b1ae478a28d\"><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-nrS24q9ASDbRMoKZgt2Dcm\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-nrS24q9ASDbRMoKZgt2Dcm slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2QoJgeVtEMbCKNujw2pLoH-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2QoJgeVtEMbCKNujw2pLoH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2QoJgeVtEMbCKNujw2pLoH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2QoJgeVtEMbCKNujw2pLoH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Patrick Fletcher<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Deputy Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Patrick is an NCTJ-accredited journalist with a bachelor\u2019s degree in modern languages (French and Spanish) and a decade\u2019s experience in digital sports media, largely within the world of cycling. He re-joined Cyclingnews as Deputy Editor in February 2026, having previously spent eight years on staff between 2015 and 2023. In between, he was Deputy Editor at GCN and spent 18 months working across the sports portfolio at Future before returning to the cycling press pack. Patrick works across Cyclingnews\u2019 wide-ranging output, assisting the Editor in global content strategy, with a particular focus on shaping CN&#8217;s news operation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"mt-6 lg:px-0 relative max-w-[1070px] mx-auto viafoura-twig-component px-4\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class='vfcustom-community-guidelines'&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Volta a Catalunya: Dorian Godon wins dramatic stage 3 finish as Remco Evenepoel crashes in closing kilometre<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it happened: British sprint success in shortened stage 4 at the Volta a Catalunya 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Volta a Catalunya: Dorian Godon denies Remco Evenepoel in punchy finish on stage 1<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9HiCRYXedZCoh6irrZSc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9HiCRYXedZCoh6irrZSc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9HiCRYXedZCoh6irrZSc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9HiCRYXedZCoh6irrZSc-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9HiCRYXedZCoh6irrZSc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour Down Under: Ethan Vernon wins wind-buffeted shortened stage 4 as second overall Jhonatan Narv\u00e1ez crashes out<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it happened: French champion holds off Olympic champion to take stage 1 at Volta a Catalunya 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L9RxEPgv6xucNaWLGRoznE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L9RxEPgv6xucNaWLGRoznE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L9RxEPgv6xucNaWLGRoznE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L9RxEPgv6xucNaWLGRoznE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L9RxEPgv6xucNaWLGRoznE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it happened: Late crash hands win to the sprinters on stage 3 of Volta a Catalunya 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/juhPgDrb5AnxkqfkWCpLyV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/juhPgDrb5AnxkqfkWCpLyV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/juhPgDrb5AnxkqfkWCpLyV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/juhPgDrb5AnxkqfkWCpLyV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/juhPgDrb5AnxkqfkWCpLyV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Olympic committee moves to require genetic testing for all female competitors ahead of Los Angeles Games<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PbWdYuYVHcviS88jjJ4SMn-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PbWdYuYVHcviS88jjJ4SMn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PbWdYuYVHcviS88jjJ4SMn-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PbWdYuYVHcviS88jjJ4SMn-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PbWdYuYVHcviS88jjJ4SMn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Ronde van Brugge Women: Carys Lloyd takes stunning sprint victory <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVNBh85U3a45xkzdTTGkQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVNBh85U3a45xkzdTTGkQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVNBh85U3a45xkzdTTGkQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVNBh85U3a45xkzdTTGkQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVNBh85U3a45xkzdTTGkQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Coppi e Bartali: Filippo D&#8217;Aiuto holds off sprinters with late attack to win stage 2<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GQcbSbfzP2z7tCA2ousTnQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GQcbSbfzP2z7tCA2ousTnQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GQcbSbfzP2z7tCA2ousTnQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GQcbSbfzP2z7tCA2ousTnQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GQcbSbfzP2z7tCA2ousTnQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Late roster move puts Ronde van Brugge defending champion Lorena Wiebes back in lineup for &#8216;tough race&#8217; with forecast of rain and wind<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiEeR8tmucTHbjEKQrXVXm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiEeR8tmucTHbjEKQrXVXm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiEeR8tmucTHbjEKQrXVXm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiEeR8tmucTHbjEKQrXVXm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiEeR8tmucTHbjEKQrXVXm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;He wasn&#8217;t happy with me, but that&#8217;s cycling&#8217; \u2013 Jonas Vingegaard reflects on tactics and sportsmanship after two-up breakaway with Remco Evenepoel at Volta a Catalunya<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXNXqgKiQwEu5j9oeAyBkd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXNXqgKiQwEu5j9oeAyBkd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXNXqgKiQwEu5j9oeAyBkd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXNXqgKiQwEu5j9oeAyBkd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXNXqgKiQwEu5j9oeAyBkd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Remco Evenepoel crashes at the end of a spectacular final breakaway with Jonas Vingegaard in Volta a Catalunya<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Race Results<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PbWdYuYVHcviS88jjJ4SMn-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PbWdYuYVHcviS88jjJ4SMn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PbWdYuYVHcviS88jjJ4SMn-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PbWdYuYVHcviS88jjJ4SMn-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PbWdYuYVHcviS88jjJ4SMn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Ronde van Brugge Women: Carys Lloyd takes stunning sprint victory <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVNBh85U3a45xkzdTTGkQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVNBh85U3a45xkzdTTGkQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVNBh85U3a45xkzdTTGkQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVNBh85U3a45xkzdTTGkQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVNBh85U3a45xkzdTTGkQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Coppi e Bartali: Filippo D&#8217;Aiuto holds off sprinters with late attack to win stage 2<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zVkednvfXZyHyYVhfh4YTB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zVkednvfXZyHyYVhfh4YTB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zVkednvfXZyHyYVhfh4YTB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zVkednvfXZyHyYVhfh4YTB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zVkednvfXZyHyYVhfh4YTB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Ronde van Brugge: Another victory for Dylan Groenewegen as crosswinds and crashes rip through peloton<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Volta a Catalunya: Dorian Godon wins dramatic stage 3 finish as Remco Evenepoel crashes in closing kilometre<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card 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Vernon hit the front from range but that was crucial in giving him the first position and the choice of line through a late chicane with 200 metres to go.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Volta a Catalunya: Dorian Godon wins dramatic stage 3 finish as Remco Evenepoel crashes in closing kilometre<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: British sprint success in shortened stage 4 at the Volta a Catalunya 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6hc6udSs2xkEjwHjJm4jUk-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Volta a Catalunya: Dorian Godon denies Remco Evenepoel in punchy finish on stage 1<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Godon, who\u2019d locked onto the wheel, was unable to squeeze through at that point and unable to get around in the relatively short home straight that remained after it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) was well positioned and sprinted to third place, on a day where he took a total of nine bonus seconds across the intermediate and final sprints.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"7ec182d2-5bf3-4a90-8db9-139664268e45\">\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\/4GbN8vS8oYii7TdEDaxUHC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GbN8vS8oYii7TdEDaxUHC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GbN8vS8oYii7TdEDaxUHC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GbN8vS8oYii7TdEDaxUHC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GbN8vS8oYii7TdEDaxUHC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4GbN8vS8oYii7TdEDaxUHC-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\">Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) finishes third <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"c60974d8-b9ac-4cb8-adc3-ed41ff2a7035\">Godon is still the overall leader, but Pidcock\u2019s advances saw him jump above Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) and into second place on GC, 13 seconds down. Evenepoel looked in good shape despite his heavy crash in the previous day\u2019s finale, even taking three bonus seconds of his own by beating Pidcock to the first intermediate sprint.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It hadn&#8217;t gone to plan for us the first three days, then we were gifted another opportunity last night. The boys really committed, and this means an extra lot for everyone because it wasn&#8217;t meant to be today,&#8221; Vernon said.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-nrS24q9ASDbRMoKZgt2Dcm\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-nrS24q9ASDbRMoKZgt2Dcm slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;We wanted to control it for a sprint. In the end quite a small breakaway went and that played into my favour as it meant the day was a bit slower than normal. We didn&#8217;t have to chase the break as hard. It played into the hands of the fast men at the end and we made the most of it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-how-it-unfolded\"><span>How it unfolded<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"52d5050d-9ddf-4354-8949-f59542f6abbe\">The peloton set out for the shortened stage 4 of the Volta a Catalunya having to improvise race strategies for the new 151km route that featured more than 2,000 metres of elevation gain but no major climbs in the finale, meaning a sprint finish was the likeliest outcome.<\/p>\n<p>The only two categorised climbs came within the first 45km and provoked an attacking, fluid start to proceedings, in contrast to the calm that came later.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9HiCRYXedZCoh6irrZSc-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ne9HiCRYXedZCoh6irrZSc-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Tour Down Under: Ethan Vernon wins wind-buffeted shortened stage 4 as second overall Jhonatan Narv\u00e1ez crashes out<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: French champion holds off Olympic champion to take stage 1 at Volta a Catalunya 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L9RxEPgv6xucNaWLGRoznE-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L9RxEPgv6xucNaWLGRoznE-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">As it happened: Late crash hands win to the sprinters on stage 3 of Volta a Catalunya 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"3c8b6dfb-4428-4535-afb2-e6948fdd8a09\">\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\/WgNKwHqX2TAptDPATwx4b5-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgNKwHqX2TAptDPATwx4b5-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgNKwHqX2TAptDPATwx4b5-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgNKwHqX2TAptDPATwx4b5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgNKwHqX2TAptDPATwx4b5-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WgNKwHqX2TAptDPATwx4b5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The peloton on stage 4 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"a62df153-35f2-4edb-abe4-4476b0cc6f7c\">The first main breakaway was made up of five riders: Maxime Decomble (Groupama-FDJ United), Mats Wenzel (Kern Pharma), Unai Aznar (Euskaltel-Euskadi), Jose Luis Faura (Burgos-Burpellet-BH) and Samuel Florez (Modern Adventure). They stayed away to the top of the Coll de Parpers (3km at 5%), where Faura claimed maximum points, but they were soon caught on the descent.<\/p>\n<p>The first intermediate sprint, coming just 19km into the stage, had something to do with that, and it brought several GC men to the fore. The ever-active Evenepoel, looking spritely despite his stage 3 crash, hit out and grabbed three bonus seconds as the first across the line, with Pidcock second with two bonus seconds.<\/p>\n<p>Fresh attacks soon came and a new breakaway of four riders was formed by mountains classification leader Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarche), Merhawi Kudus (Burgos-Burpellet-BH), Samuel Fern\u00e1ndez (Euskaltel-Euskadi), and Koen Bouwman (Jayco-AlUla).<\/p>\n<p>By the time they reached the top of the day\u2019s second climb, the Alt de Sant Feliu de Codines (9.8km at 4%), they had 2:30 in hand. However, they were about to have two fewer riders in hand, as Veistroffer, whose job was done after collecting the mountains points, sat up and drifted back towards the bunch along with Bouwman.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"2fdf18e3-f177-46eb-a6f2-5248289954a0\">\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\/apZ7uFvDrjMx2fPqCy5gNB-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/apZ7uFvDrjMx2fPqCy5gNB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/apZ7uFvDrjMx2fPqCy5gNB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/apZ7uFvDrjMx2fPqCy5gNB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/apZ7uFvDrjMx2fPqCy5gNB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/apZ7uFvDrjMx2fPqCy5gNB-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\">Samuel Fern\u00e1ndez (left) and Merhawi Kudus in the final break of the day on stage 4 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"5cbbda4e-d2d3-4482-85a0-be271796e07c\">A much quieter middle portion of the race ensued. There was a brief counter attack from three riders but they never made it across to the break and, after Fern\u00e1ndez led the race through the second intermediate sprint with 60km to go, the race entered a holding pattern.<\/p>\n<p>Ineos Grenadiers took control of the peloton, with some help from Uno-X, and they kept the two leaders dangling just ahead of them for the best part of 40km.<\/p>\n<p>An injection of pace came ahead of the third and final intermediate sprint with just under 20km to go, which saw the breakaway neutralised and the peloton split. Pidcock was once again to the fore and even clipped away in a four-man split before out-sprinting Simoni Gualdi (Intermarch\u00e9-Lotto) to the line to help himself to three more bonus seconds.<\/p>\n<p>When two big names in Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) and Lenny Martinez (Bahrain Victorious) jumped across to Pidcock and Gualdi, it looked for a moment like the race could take on the sort of script-ripping element we saw on stage 3, but Pidcock couldn\u2019t be tempted by the offer to push on, and the move came to nothing.<\/p>\n<p>That left a straight-forward run-in to the finish, albeit marked by a few small crashes. Ineos\u2019 Bob Jungels led the way to the final kilometre but Ineos then ran out of numbers, putting Godon on the wheel of Vernon, whose NSN teammates hit the front.<\/p>\n<p>Intermarch\u00e9-Lotto surged forward on the uphill drag inside the final kilometre but NSN held firm, delivering Vernon in first place into the chicane, and he had the strength to see it through.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"61b6bd4d-5977-4972-a0aa-283add5a8776\">\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\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-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\">Ethan Vernon of NSN Cycling (R) and Dorian Godon of Ineos Grenadiers, in the Green Leader&#8217;s Jersey, sprint at the finish line <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-results\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"6bac4585-c56f-4b8e-a715-3b1ae478a28d\"><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/volta-a-catalunya-ethan-vernon-wins-truncated-stage-4-on-long-uphill-drag-to-camprodon\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hvYurs5TyGPgncEZaLZiHi-1024-80.jpg&#8221;] Pro Cycling Racing Road Volta a Catalunya Volta a Catalunya: Ethan Vernon wins truncated stage 4 on long uphill drag to Camprod\u00f3n while Tom Pidcock moves into second overall Race Results By Patrick Fletcher published 26 March 2026 Dorian Godon fails to move past NSN rider in closing metres to finish second [&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-1848853","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\/1848853","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=1848853"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1848853\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1848853"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1848853"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1848853"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}