{"id":1848859,"date":"2026-03-26T11:30:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T08:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1848859"},"modified":"2026-03-26T11:30:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T08:30:46","slug":"as-it-happened-british-sprint-success-in-shortened-stage-4-at-the-volta-a-catalunya-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1848859","title":{"rendered":"As it happened: British sprint success in shortened stage 4 at the Volta a Catalunya 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-2560-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nlive-article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero hero-live news-article widget-hero widget-hero-fter-review\">\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\" class=\"news-article\">\n<div class=\"header-container\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRoad\n<\/li>\n<li>\nVolta a Catalunya\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<header>\n<div class=\"header-sub-container\">\n<h1 class=\"review-title-long live-report\">As it happened: British sprint success in shortened stage 4 at the Volta a Catalunya 2026<\/h1>\n<h2>Ethan Vernon made good of his chance to take the win ahead of Doria Godon and Tom Pidcock with Godon holding onto the GC lead<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<div class=\"byline\">\nLive-reports<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nTim Bonville-Ginn <\/span><span><br \/>\nlast updated<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:33:10Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n26 March 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<nav class=\"socialite-widget box less-space \" data-contexturl=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/volta-a-catalunya-stage-4-live-surprise-opportunity-for-the-sprinters-thanks-to-shortened-stage\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"socialite\">\n<ul class=\"socialite-widget-ul\">\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-facebook\">\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-twitter\">\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-pinterest\">\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-email\"><\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"ml-1 sm:ml-1.5 font-base text-sm\"><span class=\"visible hidden sm:inline-block\">Comments<\/span><span class=\"font-normal\">(0)<\/span><span>()<\/span><\/span><\/nav>\n<aside class=\"mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-700 mb-2 text-[12px] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-700 [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here\u2019s how it works.\n<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<figure>\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, 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) 600px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><figcaption class=\"mt-2\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: \u00a9 Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo\" class=\"contents\" data-only-inline=\"1\">\n<div class=\"visible flex flex-row flex-nowrap sticky max-lg:-ml-5 top-[60px] sm:top-0 z-[9994] w-screen lg:w-full h-[50px] bg-white p-0 mb-5 border-neutral-200 border border-solid\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Variants:Inline\" data-analytics-id=\"sticky-nav\" id=\"sticky-nav--inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"sticky-nav\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-row w-full h-full overflow-x-scroll overflow-y-hidden tracking-normal overscroll-x-contain\" id=\"sticky-nav__scroll-container\"><span class=\"pl-4 my-auto text-base font-semibold font-article-heading lg:pl-3 lg:text-sm whitespace-nowrap uppercase\">Jump to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-row w-auto border-y-0\">\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\nborder-b-[3px] border-b-[var(--jumpto-underline-color)] border-solid font-semibold \" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Race situation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>151km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Attack!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>140km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>KOM (Coll de Parpers)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Attack!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>130km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Intermediate sprint (Granollers)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Attack!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>120km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>110km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>KOM (Alt de Sant Feliu de Codines)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>100km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>70km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Attack!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Intermediate sprint (Olost)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>60km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>50km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>40km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>30km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>20km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Intermediate sprint (Sant Joan de les Abadesses)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Attack<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Crash!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>10km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Crash!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Flamme Rouge!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>Stage 4 Top 10<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>General Classification after stage 4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"pinned-content\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-pinned-content widget-contentparsed-pinned-content widget-pinned news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div class=\" article-body \">\n<div class>\n<p id=\"e8b0707e-10a5-41dd-984f-3b105b5bac79\"><strong>Volta a Catalunya 2026 Preview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Volta a Catalunya 2026 Route<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-race-situation\"><span>Race situation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"b81202d2-4989-45b8-83d0-fdb61e437bbb-0\">Vernon led into the final corner and had the speed to hold off Godon with Pidcock following the wheels to take third.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"live-feed-multipage\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-live-feed-multipage widget-contentparsed-live-feed-multipage news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default multipage widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div class=\"button wcp-live-feed-reload\">Refresh <\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:33:10+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:33:10.564Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e1852e6d-5f1f-4ffe-8c4d-a6bdefcd886d\">Relive the action and see all the reaction in our post race report in the link below&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Volta a Catalunya: Ethan Vernon wins truncated stage 4 on long uphill drag to Camprod\u00f3n<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"78a8f94b-d686-4d71-b7a4-90cc179f6822\">\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=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:31:20+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:31:20.421Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-general-classification-after-stage-4\"><span>General Classification after stage 4<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"6ddd7f6d-f193-47ec-9d19-94693639b920\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Godon (IGD) 15:30&#8217;47&#8221;<br \/>2. Pidcock (PQT) +13&#8243;<br \/>3. Evenepoel (RBH) +14&#8243;<br \/>4. Vingegaard (TVL) +24&#8243;<br \/>5. Raccagni Noviero (SOQ) +25&#8243;<br \/>6. McNulty (UAD) S.T.<br \/>7. Molard (GFC) +26&#8243;<br \/>8. L&#8217;Hote (DCT)<br \/>9. O&#8217;Connor (JAY)<br \/>10. Skjelmose (LTK) all same time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:22:35+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:22:35.111Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-stage-4-top-10\"><span>Stage 4 Top 10<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"f0a5ed35-8a0a-4722-8257-e90d5d3bea91\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Vernon (NSN) 4:01&#8217;03&#8221;<br \/>2. Godon (IGD)<br \/>3. Pidcock (PQT)<br \/>4. McNulty (UAD)<br \/>5. Cort (UXM)<br \/>6. Gonzalez (PQT)<br \/>7. Kockelmann (LOI)<br \/>8. Dainese (SOQ)<br \/>9. Hobbs (EFE)<br \/>10. Stewart (MAP) all same time.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"d9cf7d06-9de1-4438-861f-90a20bd06a97\">\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\/hvYurs5TyGPgncEZaLZiHi-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hvYurs5TyGPgncEZaLZiHi-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hvYurs5TyGPgncEZaLZiHi-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hvYurs5TyGPgncEZaLZiHi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hvYurs5TyGPgncEZaLZiHi-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hvYurs5TyGPgncEZaLZiHi-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:19:08+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:19:08.889Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1a7747aa-9463-49c0-b157-0ff62588b763\">That said, Godon did take those six bonuses on the line. Either way, Pidcock is up to second in GC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:18:33+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:18:33.457Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dcc8d1cd-de67-49b7-9d66-fc5d4743cd2d\">Vernon knew he had to lead into that final bend with Godon trying to muscle his way to the front. In the end, the Brit had the power to hold off the French champion with Pidcock&#8217;s excellend positoning handing him four more bonus seconds. He took nine bonus seconds today and is now seven seconds off the lead and in second overall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:16:49+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:16:49.844Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4bcbeeed-87d2-459f-8ae2-de92b7f2804d\">Ethan Vernon (NSN) wins stage four of the Volta a Catalunya 2026 ahead of Dorian Godon (Ineos Grenadiers) and Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:15:49+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:15:49.714Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"332ccfc1-e3dd-4b1b-a178-c613e445b49f\">Lotto-Intermarche and Groupama-FDJ United come up with 500 metres to go. Kern Pharma also involved. NSN and Uno-X Mobility still looking good as Godon goes solo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:15:09+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:15:09.736Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-flamme-rouge\"><span>Flamme Rouge!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"0f998cca-98f4-4a65-b4ed-f20510b17957\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Bob Jungels (Ineos Grenadiers) hits the front for Godon with NSN ready to go behind. UAE Team Emirates-XRG starting to join in as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:14:13+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:14:13.267Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1763e01e-d115-482a-b13b-f2716c95c0a4\">2km to go and it is Modern Adventure who take the lead but they do begin to get swamped and EF Education-EasyPost, NSN and Ineos Grenadiers take over control again for Noah Hobbs, Ethan Vernon and Dorian Godon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:13:20+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:13:20.001Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d70a4843-d015-496e-bdb5-483d2e77f6e7\">Ineos Grenadiers, EF Education-EasyPost, Soudal-Quickstep and Modern Adventure lead the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:12:42+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:12:42.740Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2f808a72-5984-4f30-bb5e-768a93392b42\">3km to go now. Riders can now crash, have a mechanical or a puncture and will not lose any time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:11:43+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:11:43.369Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2a920526-e9e6-451b-9dc5-e492f14f3f92\">The gap opens up and Ineos Grenadiers surge through the gap. Modern Adventure and Jayco-AlUla also both move through gaps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:11:11+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:11:11.511Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"bc4007e4-5b1d-4bbb-aae3-7b2b1fcaf885\">4km to go. Ineos Grenadiers trying to push through the left side of the peloton but Uno-X Mobility are blocking their progress.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:10:33+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:10:33.687Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-crash\"><span>Crash!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"85b500d5-d673-42c2-8748-0afae516fb3b\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Michael Leonard (EF Education-EasyPost)<br \/>Anton Charmig (Uno-X Mobility)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Both riding again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:07:21+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:07:21.518Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"937e3355-e7a5-4f63-944f-a33bdf84c0bd\">NSN now come to the front en masse with Lotto-Intermarche, Bahrain Victorious, Groupama-FDJ United and Uno-X Mobility. 6km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:01:55+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:01:55.311Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"62eff876-8579-47be-a36f-099e2d216680\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Multiple teams spread across the road in the peloton in colour order.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:01:18+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:01:18.863Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-crash\"><span>Crash!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"0c670235-4b15-4cb8-bcfb-b9268aa40e1e\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Derek Gee-West (Lidl-Trek)<br \/>Bart Lemmen (Visma-Lease a Bike)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Both okay and back riding.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"2a6e6781-a7ba-4deb-bb37-49a00b43dd3e\">\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\/ERK96u8wconx74PD9uxpX9-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ERK96u8wconx74PD9uxpX9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ERK96u8wconx74PD9uxpX9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ERK96u8wconx74PD9uxpX9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ERK96u8wconx74PD9uxpX9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ERK96u8wconx74PD9uxpX9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:00:25+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:00:25.552Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e44f266c-5fae-4cef-b433-a7e0d1d95e07\">Teams go back to working for their sprinters with Uno-X Mobility, EF Education-EasyPost, Bahrain Victorious, Pinarello-Q36.5 and Decathlon-CMA CGM.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:58:34+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:58:34.696Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1501fa4e-7da1-4ca3-942b-dc84511e5eb0\">That attack is back in the peloton with 13km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:58:19+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:58:19.053Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"be550cec-b536-4d6e-8993-521e71537218\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Lenny Martinez (Bahrain Victorious)<br \/>Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe)<br \/>Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5)<br \/>Simone Gualdi (Lotto-Intermarche)<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"d5feba40-e2ff-4ed6-aed5-8c5d68265e00\">\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\/RavbKsZNaBxotDtg4RthGc-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RavbKsZNaBxotDtg4RthGc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RavbKsZNaBxotDtg4RthGc-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RavbKsZNaBxotDtg4RthGc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RavbKsZNaBxotDtg4RthGc-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RavbKsZNaBxotDtg4RthGc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:57:25+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:57:25.615Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-sant-joan-de-les-abadesses\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Sant Joan de les Abadesses)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"ff6fa7a1-56d0-4ebc-ab62-55ab7214da84\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Tom Pidcock (PQT) 3pts 3&#8243;<br \/>2. Simone Gualdi (LOI) 2pts 2&#8243;<br \/>3. David Gonzalez (PQT) 1pt 1&#8243;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:54:49+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:54:49.193Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e44afdf8-4bcc-42b5-9cda-9f4304231acb\">The speed has rocketed to 50kph with the intermediate sprint coming very soon. 1km until they get there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:54:17+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:54:17.407Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"85d91adf-3e15-4e15-9d92-66323e24270d\">ON the front of the peloton from left to right are Ineos Grenadiers, Uno-X Mobility, UAE Team Emirates-XRG, Movistar, Pinarello-Q36.5, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, Groupama-FDJ United and Bahrain Victorious.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:52:04+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:52:04.051Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"21553760-6da1-4c30-94fb-d62e1dfdcfea\">Breakaway caught with just 3km to the intermediate sprint!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:50:49+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:50:49.970Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f950fc9d-0db7-4e22-b91c-6e4daa2197a4\">NSN didn&#8217;t return to the front with Ineos Grenadiers and Uno-X Mobility after the fast descent. Maybe Vernon isn&#8217;t feeling it today. Or, perhaps, it is so they can stay together and have numbers for the finale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:48:18+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:48:18.696Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-20km-to-go\"><span>20km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"018ca178-a25f-43e8-82ff-1849f89628ba\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The leaders have dragged their gap back to 22 seconds with 5km to the final intermediate sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:45:11+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:45:11.535Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c4015221-4f6d-4be1-933c-6f7697d7ba19\">The road is nice and wide at the moment. Three lanes wide. However, this means there&#8217;s lots of room for teams to come through and create the dreaded washing machine effect. Lets hope they all stay safe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:43:13+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:43:13.260Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8bf943c3-e13e-4da6-b2a5-e86ba57841a6\">Inside 10km to the final intermediate sprint which takes place in Sant Joan de les Abadesses. The break only have 17 seconds with 24km to go. The GC guys will be keen to get three, two and one seconds in bonuses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:39:21+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:39:21.349Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e5dec6cd-9a9c-4e60-b177-3730daac331e\">Plenty of tunnel action for the riders today. Some are unlit, which isn&#8217;t ideal. 23 seconds for the leaders now.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"81cdf887-35b8-41a3-940a-866919c5521e\">\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\/Ed3SPEAh8Vx8xN6jMqr4Ci-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ed3SPEAh8Vx8xN6jMqr4Ci-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ed3SPEAh8Vx8xN6jMqr4Ci-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ed3SPEAh8Vx8xN6jMqr4Ci-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ed3SPEAh8Vx8xN6jMqr4Ci-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ed3SPEAh8Vx8xN6jMqr4Ci-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:33:13+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:33:13.242Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"6e89f0bf-189a-48e6-a899-f32f6a4ed8c3\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break still holding 36 seconds on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:31:34+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:31:34.607Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"335fa31f-4865-49cb-93c1-c68417fcfcf2\">Ben O&#8217;Connor (Jayco-AlUla) seems to be very unhappy about something. He is speaking to the race director. Perhaps about the rather tight and technical finale to today which sees riders take on the right hand side of a roundabout with 150 metres to go or to do with the amount of dark tunnels they are dealing with.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:28:19+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:28:19.926Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e4b697de-2df9-488d-a28e-7529465504af\">Kudus and Fern\u00e1ndez look really done with today and they have 44 seconds gap still over the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:21:42+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:21:42.425Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"173bc2e3-2abc-4b5b-b497-9f51223217a3\">Gap continues to fall with 40 seconds splitting the break and the peloton. Uno-X Mobility come back to help Ineos Grenadiers on the front as the road drags uphill are about 2% to 4% all the way to the line with a small 7% part close to the finish.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"361a008a-4067-4bf7-91f0-e91eaea45e9d\">\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\/PmXswH4kpwAVsXDhbnrqiA-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PmXswH4kpwAVsXDhbnrqiA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PmXswH4kpwAVsXDhbnrqiA-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PmXswH4kpwAVsXDhbnrqiA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PmXswH4kpwAVsXDhbnrqiA-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PmXswH4kpwAVsXDhbnrqiA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:16:06+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:16:06.221Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-40km-to-go\"><span>40km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"e80a1069-8853-412f-962c-3b6b99c14cb0\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">36.6kph average speed after three hours. Ineos Grenadiers continue to push the pace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:14:46+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:14:46.850Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ff61bdac-46dd-495d-93ee-a9eb2eb14656\">Ineos Grenadiers take control of the descent for Oscar Onley and the race leader, Godon, with the aim for a third win for the French champion. They&#8217;re 33 seconds behind the leading duo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:11:09+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:11:09.655Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9c9b9b30-76b9-4e02-8b47-bb9dcfb69edb\">The gap for Kudus and Fern\u00e1ndez starts to drop again with it at 48 seconds currently.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:10:08+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:10:08.436Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a6c36501-42f9-43ce-80ec-c703d32e8d2f\">The pace is starting to ramp up again in the peloton before they get to the descent. The drop in pace earlier has seen the average speed drop to 36kph after almost three hours of racing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:02:30+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:02:30.753Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"0c6b76e6-f032-4d18-ba25-162031926e96\">Kudus and Fern\u00e1ndez have extended their gap to 57 seconds on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:54:35+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:54:35.390Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"853d210e-56ba-46d5-9fd6-e49ef301e38c\">The peloton has completely sat up and resetting as they start an uncategorised climb. After that we have a 9km descent and the a long drag that includes the final intermediate sprint in Sant Joan de les Abadesses and then the finish on a technical finale in Camprodon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:51:12+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:51:12.056Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"015f85df-1a3d-4996-a2be-9ca71ff81a55\">It is another beautiful day in Catalonia but just way too windy to go right up into the Pyrenees.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"7e81906a-2968-4e3a-a996-9868f9f87465\">\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=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:46:11+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:46:11.233Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"6527e5c9-f2c4-49f8-811f-d120fc537f6f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break are just 15 seconds ahead of the peloton with the attacking group being swept up after the intermediate sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:45:15+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:45:15.815Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-olost\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Olost)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7c13e7ec-22ee-4e8f-80ba-098d8c405551\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Samuel Fernandez (EUS) 3pts 3&#8243;<br \/>2. Merhawi Kudus (BBH) 2pts 2&#8243;<br \/>3. Andrea Raccagni Noviero (SOQ) 1pt 1&#8243;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:42:29+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:42:29.245Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9c2ede45-7736-4041-acbb-08c24af49308\">The four attackers:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Andrea Raccagni Noviero (SOQ)<br \/>Jon Agirre (EUS)<br \/>Jose Manuel Diaz (BBH)<br \/>Mario Aparicio (BBH)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They are just 40 seconds behind the leaders with the peloton chasing hard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:41:18+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:41:18.159Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"de6335f3-8b09-452f-b1f3-87f74c3e48e6\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Burgos-Burpellet-BH and Euskaltel-Euskadi launches on a counter attack with one man from Soudal-QuickStep.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:39:14+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:39:14.271Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"11458cc3-a13c-449a-bc3d-c68d4e163dee\">Fernandez and Kudus are riding well but they have a dwindling gap. Just one minute and 38 seconds gap now.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"ecbe1c39-9789-499b-95cc-e8fc4441f47e\">\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=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:29:39+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:29:39.572Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"723564d8-14a4-4de9-9015-d6abcc2907be\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap is two minutes and 18 seconds with the same three teams leading the way. Pidcock currently very relaxed at the back of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:26:45+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:26:45.198Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4fe315cd-89c5-423b-aaf5-9d3edfcf6386\">Just 10km to the second of three intermediate sprints which takes place in Olost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:25:28+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:25:28.526Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"464b66ec-ad13-44fe-b3c8-35dfc0a35d6b\">The leading duo have two minutes and 10 seconds on the peloton at about the halfway point of the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:24:10+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:24:10.122Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8c2e1dba-3603-4bce-a3e0-a87fa7ca5ea7\">After two hours of racing the average speed is a really rather quick 38kph after over 1700 metres of climbing done as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:22:55+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:22:55.864Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"241e3042-a6ac-4d27-806c-4ae9c6bb56e6\">NSN has joined Ineos Grenadiers and Uno-X Mobility as Ethan Vernon continues to search for a stage win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:14:18+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:14:18.990Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d244c8b7-fa83-446d-bce8-78dc7a7056c5\">The two leaders have pushed their gap out to 2:15 on a chasing peloton with 80km remaining of the stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:44:46+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:44:46.171Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"391b1729-979f-44f1-af45-347635cc1df2\">The leading duo have taken their gap to almost two minutes again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:42:39+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:42:39.935Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"481bbd15-b807-43d9-bd62-36bcb44e773e\">Today gives is the first real opportunity to see Merhawi Kudus&#8217; African champion jersey. The Eritrean won it on a very difficult course in Kwale County, Kenya, back in November last year.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"5b60019f-6d0b-4747-8bad-12c8b8855a0f\">\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\/Q9Fi3yKdAm3b3MKQvRwR5T-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q9Fi3yKdAm3b3MKQvRwR5T-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q9Fi3yKdAm3b3MKQvRwR5T-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q9Fi3yKdAm3b3MKQvRwR5T-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q9Fi3yKdAm3b3MKQvRwR5T-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q9Fi3yKdAm3b3MKQvRwR5T-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:39:31+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:39:31.369Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"46808b31-dd2c-470f-bdc9-26c22ce02159\">Kudus and Fernandez have decided to push on and are extending their gap over the peloton again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:35:12+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:35:12.802Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"4619dfa0-6125-495d-b8af-fa45d0799ee3\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Bouwman also sat up with Veistroffer and they have been caught by the peloton with Kudus and Fernandez left to wonder what to do next with just one minute and 15 seconds on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:33:30+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:33:30.519Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e9f833b2-3aa2-4dff-925a-892f7305ac47\">Veistroffer has sat up after taking the final KOM points available today. The Frenchman has extended his lead and is now focusing on getting to the finish and potentially more breakaways in the coming days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:27:23+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:27:23.292Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"28eb1700-818b-4faf-b3d1-422183f658ed\">Uno-X Mobility and Ineos Grenadiers are leading the peloton for Magnus Cort and Dorian Godon to potentially take another stage win.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"92fa32e9-aadf-4cd4-80ad-071993a3328f\">\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\/Srtf62kxzfK4ausJZbTHRP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Srtf62kxzfK4ausJZbTHRP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Srtf62kxzfK4ausJZbTHRP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Srtf62kxzfK4ausJZbTHRP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Srtf62kxzfK4ausJZbTHRP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Srtf62kxzfK4ausJZbTHRP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:23:58+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:23:58.087Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-alt-de-sant-feliu-de-codines\"><span>KOM (Alt de Sant Feliu de Codines)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"a4de213a-b8e0-4f3a-8dc8-7f23659890fa\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Veistroffer (LOI) 5pts<br \/>2. Bouwman (JAY) 3pts<br \/>3. Fernandez (EUS) 2pts<br \/>4. Kudus (BBH) 1pt<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Veistroffer now has 22 points lead over Josh Burnett (Burgos-Burpellet-BH).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:20:33+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:20:33.560Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2ed06b24-de71-4605-ad46-3c36634316c2\">Over the top of the climb go the break with a gap of two and a half minutes on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:17:41+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:17:41.445Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1cbfb848-ef7c-4d87-beca-74d64ff28ddc\">After the first hour the riders are now 800 metres from the top of the Alt de Sant Feliu de Codines. They have done an average speed of just under 40kph, which is incredible considering they&#8217;ve ridden almost 1000 metres of elevation gain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:13:57+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:13:57.525Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-110km-to-go\"><span>110km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"c3f5dae8-6c7e-49e3-abdc-dcb1b776360b\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break hold two minutes and 35 seconds on the peloton with 2km to the top of the Alt de Sant Feliu de Codines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:01:21+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:01:21.415Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c6c99a5e-8cdb-4dbe-bd17-18c901bae02a\">The gap keeps growing with the break now holding two minutes and 40 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:57:51+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:57:51.901Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"efb0edfa-bb4c-4133-b295-21e08b8ecc09\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The breakaway have two minutes on the peloton with the riders on a short descent before the start of the Alt de Sant Feliu de Codines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:54:59+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:54:59.806Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"60c32c6f-9536-405a-a743-5a02a72a0f46\">The break are about 5km from the bottom of the second climb of the day, the 9.8km long Alt de Sant Feliu de Codines. It has an average gradient of 4% with a max kick of 8%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:53:47+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:53:47.419Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d82f95cc-4a62-43bd-a8dc-b8d6bda9c7ba\">Puncture for Luke Tuckwell (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) and a mechanical for Tao Geoghegan-Hart (Lidl-Trek).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:52:34+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:52:34.304Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"87e53da7-6084-4f5b-ae7a-93219899f0dd\">The gap is expanding as the peloton finally seems happy. They leading four have one minute and 20 seconds on the bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:51:59+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:51:59.352Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"eb6b65ac-b93f-4e2e-88a7-e0ca07b9bffb\">The four clear were part of the group of six that had a gap moments ago:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Veistroffer (LOI)<br \/>Bouwman (JAY)<br \/>Kudus (BBH)<br \/>Fernandez (EUS)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They have 50 seconds on the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"c80ab02d-fabd-44dd-a6b9-a81b830ba6b3\">\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\/fQrGFifQdaCivK6kiGW6Zh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fQrGFifQdaCivK6kiGW6Zh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fQrGFifQdaCivK6kiGW6Zh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fQrGFifQdaCivK6kiGW6Zh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fQrGFifQdaCivK6kiGW6Zh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fQrGFifQdaCivK6kiGW6Zh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:49:15+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:49:15.822Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a36c193b-09aa-47ce-baa6-7ef136399660\">That break is dragged back yet again! A new move of four riders have gone clear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:47:55+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:47:55.038Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0f8dc91d-6994-4f47-ac00-822fe0cd4a3a\">Those three bonus seconds now mean that Evenepoel is eight seconds behind Godon in the GC and the two bonus seconds for Pidcock leaves him 14 seconds behind Godon in third overall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:46:37+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:46:37.863Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"231328a3-4ae9-4099-8f8c-ade558bfa455\">Counter attack by four riders!<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Senna Remijn (Alpecin-Premier Tech)<br \/>Koen Bouwman (Jayco-AlUla)<br \/>Merhawi Kudus (Burgos-Burpellet-BH)<br \/>Samuel Fernandez (Euskaltel-Euskadi)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They join Veistroffer and Wenzel with a gap of 15 seconds on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:44:55+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:44:55.790Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"18839484-cd20-4fd0-9f44-9a6b0aba68f9\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarche)<br \/>Mats Wenzel (Kern Pharma)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">He can&#8217;t help himself! He&#8217;s off again. Veistroffer is on the search for more mountain and intermediate sprint points.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"46ede08e-e4ca-43be-90f9-1c1363e9effe\">\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\/y7upHVekh6tym2Deig7Nm-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y7upHVekh6tym2Deig7Nm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y7upHVekh6tym2Deig7Nm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y7upHVekh6tym2Deig7Nm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y7upHVekh6tym2Deig7Nm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y7upHVekh6tym2Deig7Nm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:43:50+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:43:50.433Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-granollers\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Granollers)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7ba82b94-0215-4c67-bb19-a4f4fa8c484d\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Remco Evenepoel (RBH) 3pts 3&#8243;<br \/>2. Tom Pidcock (PQT) 2pts 2&#8243;<br \/>3. David Gonzalez (PQT) 1pt 1&#8243;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Evenepoel is clearly up for it today after his crash late on yesterday denied him a chance at a stage win. Also, key to point out Pidcock taking vital bonus seconds too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:42:08+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:42:08.839Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"491eddfe-40aa-48b3-ade5-f08d35674501\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton have just gone through the first intermediate sprint of the day with no breakaway formed just yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:38:46+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:38:46.661Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"24a79afa-d811-4f2f-a887-df5df549bc20\">The peloton is still together with 1km to the sprint in Granollers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:36:48+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:36:48.385Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"79f0010f-8dfa-42fa-a6a4-a340235ccea6\">The riders are now just 4km from the first intermediate sprint of the day in Granollers. Potentially a chance for GC riders to take three, two and one bonus seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:36:00+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:36:00.408Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a22a2dc9-08c9-4a05-b744-dc34833708d6\">Uriarte has been wound back in again. The break is having a hard time of going clear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:34:23+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:34:23.612Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"11eef489-d27d-41ea-b4af-da1d9e23091f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Diego Uriarte (Kern Pharma)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Spaniard goes solo and gets 12 seconds gap in very short order. He is looking for a third day in a row up in the break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:33:38+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:33:38.810Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4bb3be73-626a-4508-b57c-6cb680f41655\">The Coll de Parpers has absolutely no impact on the lead of Veistroffer who comfortably sits in that jersey and will not lose it today. He just needs to finish within the time cut.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:32:42+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:32:42.904Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-coll-de-parpers\"><span>KOM (Coll de Parpers)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"04425e06-e137-4095-b2e8-3ddd16b3658d\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Jose Luis Faura (BBH) 3pts<br \/>2. Mats Wenzel (EKP) 2pts<br \/>3. Maxime Decomble (GFC) 1pt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:30:57+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:30:57.552Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-140km-to-go\"><span>140km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"3140aa7c-9cf0-4ab9-bda9-bb11318bc9c1\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Race all together! The peloton catch the break. Likely a mixture of teams not wanting to miss a possible winning move and the danger of Decomble being a bit too much.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:29:26+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:29:26.195Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"963577a7-d916-4f06-8248-60af0014fc47\">Over the top of the climb and the break only have 10 seconds gap!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:27:37+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:27:37.117Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f6241ca2-7f5a-4926-b1d3-4caa1d68ceb6\">Just 1km from the top of the Coll de Parpers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:27:06+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:27:06.925Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dc36601a-2957-4173-88bf-e4bba168dbf1\">There is still a rather brutal 2841 metres of elevation gain to be tackled today, despite no ascent of the Vallter 200.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:25:15+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:25:15.819Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8b2119be-a5d4-40cf-9b76-8b6b9975959b\">Decomble is a bit of a danger man in the break. The young Frenchman sits at just 20 seconds behind Godon and is a very talented climber. He isn&#8217;t someone the peloton will let go lightly. This is probably why the gap is still only around 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:23:42+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:23:42.584Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e751b059-26d0-49c3-be59-1e04cc22c8e5\">It is actually the first time since stage one that there isn&#8217;t two Lotto-Intermarche riders in the break. In fact, there isn&#8217;t even one!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:22:37+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:22:37.207Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"46879544-95fa-410c-ae83-89ec269a7725\">With the break already starting the first climb of the day, the Coll de Parpers (3km with an average gradient of 5% and a max of 8%), there is a rider that is notable by his absence, Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarche) has won every KOM sprint so far and been in every breakaway. Maybe today was a step too far?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"03b56989-3380-4d3c-82a8-66c924e64248\">\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\/NGxS574SNrQpMXCEqXpBXN-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NGxS574SNrQpMXCEqXpBXN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NGxS574SNrQpMXCEqXpBXN-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NGxS574SNrQpMXCEqXpBXN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NGxS574SNrQpMXCEqXpBXN-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NGxS574SNrQpMXCEqXpBXN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:20:21+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:20:21.102Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"fe416cfb-ffbc-4373-b3c7-739fa7f1ebc5\">Counter move tries to get across but the peloton closes it down with five riders going clear with 20 seconds gap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:19:34+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:19:34.616Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"161d40c4-f520-4295-805a-0ee41f7b3f86\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Maxime Decomble (Groupama-FDJ United)<br \/>Mats Wenzel (Kern Pharma)<br \/>Unai Aznar (Euskaltel-Euskadi)<br \/>Jose Luis Faura (Burgos-Burpellet-BH)<br \/>Samuel Florez (Modern Adventure)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:16:04+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:16:04.200Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-151km-to-go\"><span>151km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"5acbc06e-d3b6-4b1b-b706-6b6cd034ab9b\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Racing begins on this shortened stage 4 at the Volta a Catalunya 2026!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:11:47+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:11:47.234Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0f9cdeed-a27a-451f-9aa9-9c949ca8aa13\">Just 4km of neutral today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:10:09+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:10:09.350Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a7723fd2-dbc8-4c15-abe2-35e57edd1d88\">The peloton is now down to 153 riders eight riders in the last couple of days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:08:40+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:08:40.316Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0e8e649f-bbe6-4621-b5c9-cde180967973\">The riders have started the neutralised zone.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"08737ab5-cb78-4b56-b2b5-12619ce0d641\">\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\/CYtzrbpwGVtNaATKu64uva-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYtzrbpwGVtNaATKu64uva-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYtzrbpwGVtNaATKu64uva-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYtzrbpwGVtNaATKu64uva-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYtzrbpwGVtNaATKu64uva-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYtzrbpwGVtNaATKu64uva-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:07:29+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:07:29.338Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"cd1347f7-21f6-4011-ab1b-1e1e46a6dd9e\">Two non-starters today:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Ivo Oliveira (UAE Team Emirates-XRG)<br \/>Matthew Fox (Lotto-Intermarche)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">No surprise that Oliveira is out after crashing hard yesterday alongside teammate, Jay Vine, who abandoned at the crash site.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"d6a1ae09-482c-4054-b02c-32bceb1c9a76\">\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\/crYxbbgUesjVbAU9UZW3Hg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/crYxbbgUesjVbAU9UZW3Hg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/crYxbbgUesjVbAU9UZW3Hg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/crYxbbgUesjVbAU9UZW3Hg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/crYxbbgUesjVbAU9UZW3Hg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/crYxbbgUesjVbAU9UZW3Hg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T11:57:06+00:00\">2026-03-26T11:57:06.754Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"85311357-0746-4b39-a5c2-5d56e8ad7e09\">Evenepoel is in a defiant mood after crashing late on yesterday. He has some painful scrapes but he is still in the GC fight&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8216;It stopped me yesterday, but not for the week&#8217; \u2013 Remco Evenepoel fights on at Volta a Catalunya following stage 3 crash<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"72880964-0c0c-46c4-b29c-30d0a7c8ddb1\">\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\/e3TvdvhrUcj7zx8VMjKkkN-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e3TvdvhrUcj7zx8VMjKkkN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e3TvdvhrUcj7zx8VMjKkkN-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e3TvdvhrUcj7zx8VMjKkkN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e3TvdvhrUcj7zx8VMjKkkN-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e3TvdvhrUcj7zx8VMjKkkN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T11:48:56+00:00\">2026-03-26T11:48:56.669Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"814fce1c-72d6-4477-b486-5b42286f6b88\">The jerseys:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">GC &#8211; Dorian Godon (Ineos Grenadiers)<br \/>Points &#8211; Dorian Godon (Ineos Grenadiers)*<br \/>KOM &#8211; Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarche)<br \/>Youth &#8211; Antoine l&#8217;Hote (Decathlon-CMA CGM)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*Worn by Magnus Cort (Uno-X Mobility)<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"bf41455f-2248-412b-a29d-f357c97cc768\">\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\/i4cui43CpnStJT5aFfmxPK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i4cui43CpnStJT5aFfmxPK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i4cui43CpnStJT5aFfmxPK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i4cui43CpnStJT5aFfmxPK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i4cui43CpnStJT5aFfmxPK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i4cui43CpnStJT5aFfmxPK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T10:39:35+00:00\">2026-03-26T10:39:35.362Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9c28038b-b869-47b7-bfd2-9579e3186158\">Jay Vine (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) had his return to racing cut short after the Tour Down Under champion was caught in a nasty crash and landed in a rocky ditch&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Jay Vine&#8217;s return from injury cut short with crash and abandon on stage 3 of Volta a Catalunya<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"30df1193-18b0-4a1c-8462-79c11e4de190\">\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\/6L2Quz6CA29NqurZVQwBw4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6L2Quz6CA29NqurZVQwBw4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6L2Quz6CA29NqurZVQwBw4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6L2Quz6CA29NqurZVQwBw4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6L2Quz6CA29NqurZVQwBw4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6L2Quz6CA29NqurZVQwBw4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T10:38:21+00:00\">2026-03-26T10:38:21.672Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"129bbbe3-b56b-4f08-9686-4fd358f725d1\">Vingegaard followed Evenepoel&#8217;s attack and, for the most part, sat on the wheel of his rival. He did give a few turns but stopped working once the time gap dropped from 25 seconds to 13 seconds in the final few kilometres.<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#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<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"098b2eda-891d-4b45-91e4-f41eab83e587\">\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\/GiEeR8tmucTHbjEKQrXVXm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiEeR8tmucTHbjEKQrXVXm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiEeR8tmucTHbjEKQrXVXm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiEeR8tmucTHbjEKQrXVXm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiEeR8tmucTHbjEKQrXVXm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiEeR8tmucTHbjEKQrXVXm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T10:37:02+00:00\">2026-03-26T10:37:02.452Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"707bc717-656a-4006-9d42-29a245181439\">Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) lit up yesterday&#8217;s finale in the crosswinds along with Jonas Vinegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike). However, with just 300 metres to go, the Olympic champion hit a pothole before the final roundabout and went down hard. Vingegaard sat up and was caught by the peloton with Dorian Godon (Ineos Grenadiers) winning, but the chaos in the GC fight was amazing&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Remco Evenepoel crashes at the end of a spectacular final breakaway with Jonas Vingegaard in Volta a Catalunya<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"278e093e-3db6-4377-a704-ffb40709d247\">\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\/RXNXqgKiQwEu5j9oeAyBkd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXNXqgKiQwEu5j9oeAyBkd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXNXqgKiQwEu5j9oeAyBkd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXNXqgKiQwEu5j9oeAyBkd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXNXqgKiQwEu5j9oeAyBkd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXNXqgKiQwEu5j9oeAyBkd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T10:33:52+00:00\">2026-03-26T10:33:52.335Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"06a2e942-2744-41ca-8633-b92d8315f26d\">Before going further into today, let&#8217;s relive the action from stage 3 and the chaos of that final 30km!<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Volta a Catalunya: Dorian Godon wins dramatic stage 3 finish as Remco Evenepoel crashes in closing kilometre<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"79c0b966-c044-4982-8fa3-05b076ba57dc\">\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\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T09:27:09+00:00\">2026-03-26T09:27:09.416Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0bf4fa3f-10d4-47ce-8539-655e9cc1a2b5\">First things first, the news that came out last night that today&#8217;s summit finish to Vallter 2000 is no longer happening due to an extreme wind warning, here is the statement from the race with the link to our story below&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;Due to the activation of a Level 3 VENTCAT warning, with wind gusts of up to 90 km\/h forecast at the summit of Vallter, the Volta a Catalunya has been forced to shorten the route of its 4th stage, scheduled for Thursday 26 March.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The stage, starting from Matar\u00f3, will finish in the town of Camprodon, shortening the final climb to the resort. With this change, the stage start time is delayed by half an hour to 13:05, with the team presentation in Matar\u00f3 taking place between 11:55 and 12:55.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Thursday&#8217;s Volta a Catalunya summit stage finish cut short due to high wind warning in weather d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"44cfe459-088f-4237-a9a0-effd1f7a341c\">\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\/a7BNNKTQCdvVg9oWTYpdUP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a7BNNKTQCdvVg9oWTYpdUP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a7BNNKTQCdvVg9oWTYpdUP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a7BNNKTQCdvVg9oWTYpdUP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a7BNNKTQCdvVg9oWTYpdUP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a7BNNKTQCdvVg9oWTYpdUP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T09:24:52+00:00\">2026-03-26T09:24:52.452Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9a6054c0-d28c-4379-850c-a700166d0be6\">Hola and welcome to <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>&#8216; 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Here\u2019s how it works.\n<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<figure>\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, 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) 600px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><figcaption class=\"mt-2\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: \u00a9 Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"pinned-content\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-pinned-content widget-contentparsed-pinned-content widget-pinned news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div class=\" article-body \">\n<div class>\n<p id=\"e8b0707e-10a5-41dd-984f-3b105b5bac79\"><strong>Volta a Catalunya 2026 Preview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Volta a Catalunya 2026 Route<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-race-situation\"><span>Race situation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"b81202d2-4989-45b8-83d0-fdb61e437bbb-0\">Vernon led into the final corner and had the speed to hold off Godon with Pidcock following the wheels to take third.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"live-feed-multipage\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-live-feed-multipage widget-contentparsed-live-feed-multipage news-article widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-default multipage widget-content-parsed-live-feed \">\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div class=\"button wcp-live-feed-reload\">Refresh <\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:33:10+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:33:10.564Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e1852e6d-5f1f-4ffe-8c4d-a6bdefcd886d\">Relive the action and see all the reaction in our post race report in the link below&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Volta a Catalunya: Ethan Vernon wins truncated stage 4 on long uphill drag to Camprod\u00f3n<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"78a8f94b-d686-4d71-b7a4-90cc179f6822\">\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=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:31:20+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:31:20.421Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-general-classification-after-stage-4\"><span>General Classification after stage 4<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"6ddd7f6d-f193-47ec-9d19-94693639b920\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Godon (IGD) 15:30&#8217;47&#8221;<br \/>2. Pidcock (PQT) +13&#8243;<br \/>3. Evenepoel (RBH) +14&#8243;<br \/>4. Vingegaard (TVL) +24&#8243;<br \/>5. Raccagni Noviero (SOQ) +25&#8243;<br \/>6. McNulty (UAD) S.T.<br \/>7. Molard (GFC) +26&#8243;<br \/>8. L&#8217;Hote (DCT)<br \/>9. O&#8217;Connor (JAY)<br \/>10. Skjelmose (LTK) all same time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:22:35+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:22:35.111Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-stage-4-top-10\"><span>Stage 4 Top 10<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"f0a5ed35-8a0a-4722-8257-e90d5d3bea91\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Vernon (NSN) 4:01&#8217;03&#8221;<br \/>2. Godon (IGD)<br \/>3. Pidcock (PQT)<br \/>4. McNulty (UAD)<br \/>5. Cort (UXM)<br \/>6. Gonzalez (PQT)<br \/>7. Kockelmann (LOI)<br \/>8. Dainese (SOQ)<br \/>9. Hobbs (EFE)<br \/>10. Stewart (MAP) all same time.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"d9cf7d06-9de1-4438-861f-90a20bd06a97\">\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\/hvYurs5TyGPgncEZaLZiHi-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hvYurs5TyGPgncEZaLZiHi-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hvYurs5TyGPgncEZaLZiHi-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hvYurs5TyGPgncEZaLZiHi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hvYurs5TyGPgncEZaLZiHi-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hvYurs5TyGPgncEZaLZiHi-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:19:08+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:19:08.889Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1a7747aa-9463-49c0-b157-0ff62588b763\">That said, Godon did take those six bonuses on the line. Either way, Pidcock is up to second in GC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:18:33+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:18:33.457Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dcc8d1cd-de67-49b7-9d66-fc5d4743cd2d\">Vernon knew he had to lead into that final bend with Godon trying to muscle his way to the front. In the end, the Brit had the power to hold off the French champion with Pidcock&#8217;s excellend positoning handing him four more bonus seconds. He took nine bonus seconds today and is now seven seconds off the lead and in second overall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:16:49+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:16:49.844Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4bcbeeed-87d2-459f-8ae2-de92b7f2804d\">Ethan Vernon (NSN) wins stage four of the Volta a Catalunya 2026 ahead of Dorian Godon (Ineos Grenadiers) and Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:15:49+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:15:49.714Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"332ccfc1-e3dd-4b1b-a178-c613e445b49f\">Lotto-Intermarche and Groupama-FDJ United come up with 500 metres to go. Kern Pharma also involved. NSN and Uno-X Mobility still looking good as Godon goes solo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:15:09+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:15:09.736Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-flamme-rouge\"><span>Flamme Rouge!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"0f998cca-98f4-4a65-b4ed-f20510b17957\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Bob Jungels (Ineos Grenadiers) hits the front for Godon with NSN ready to go behind. UAE Team Emirates-XRG starting to join in as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:14:13+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:14:13.267Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1763e01e-d115-482a-b13b-f2716c95c0a4\">2km to go and it is Modern Adventure who take the lead but they do begin to get swamped and EF Education-EasyPost, NSN and Ineos Grenadiers take over control again for Noah Hobbs, Ethan Vernon and Dorian Godon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:13:20+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:13:20.001Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d70a4843-d015-496e-bdb5-483d2e77f6e7\">Ineos Grenadiers, EF Education-EasyPost, Soudal-Quickstep and Modern Adventure lead the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:12:42+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:12:42.740Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2f808a72-5984-4f30-bb5e-768a93392b42\">3km to go now. Riders can now crash, have a mechanical or a puncture and will not lose any time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:11:43+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:11:43.369Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2a920526-e9e6-451b-9dc5-e492f14f3f92\">The gap opens up and Ineos Grenadiers surge through the gap. Modern Adventure and Jayco-AlUla also both move through gaps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:11:11+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:11:11.511Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"bc4007e4-5b1d-4bbb-aae3-7b2b1fcaf885\">4km to go. Ineos Grenadiers trying to push through the left side of the peloton but Uno-X Mobility are blocking their progress.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:10:33+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:10:33.687Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-crash\"><span>Crash!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"85b500d5-d673-42c2-8748-0afae516fb3b\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Michael Leonard (EF Education-EasyPost)<br \/>Anton Charmig (Uno-X Mobility)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Both riding again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:07:21+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:07:21.518Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"937e3355-e7a5-4f63-944f-a33bdf84c0bd\">NSN now come to the front en masse with Lotto-Intermarche, Bahrain Victorious, Groupama-FDJ United and Uno-X Mobility. 6km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:01:55+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:01:55.311Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"62eff876-8579-47be-a36f-099e2d216680\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Multiple teams spread across the road in the peloton in colour order.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:01:18+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:01:18.863Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-crash\"><span>Crash!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"0c670235-4b15-4cb8-bcfb-b9268aa40e1e\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Derek Gee-West (Lidl-Trek)<br \/>Bart Lemmen (Visma-Lease a Bike)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Both okay and back riding.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"2a6e6781-a7ba-4deb-bb37-49a00b43dd3e\">\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\/ERK96u8wconx74PD9uxpX9-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ERK96u8wconx74PD9uxpX9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ERK96u8wconx74PD9uxpX9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ERK96u8wconx74PD9uxpX9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ERK96u8wconx74PD9uxpX9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ERK96u8wconx74PD9uxpX9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:00:25+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:00:25.552Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e44f266c-5fae-4cef-b433-a7e0d1d95e07\">Teams go back to working for their sprinters with Uno-X Mobility, EF Education-EasyPost, Bahrain Victorious, Pinarello-Q36.5 and Decathlon-CMA CGM.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:58:34+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:58:34.696Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1501fa4e-7da1-4ca3-942b-dc84511e5eb0\">That attack is back in the peloton with 13km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:58:19+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:58:19.053Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"be550cec-b536-4d6e-8993-521e71537218\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Lenny Martinez (Bahrain Victorious)<br \/>Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe)<br \/>Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5)<br \/>Simone Gualdi (Lotto-Intermarche)<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"d5feba40-e2ff-4ed6-aed5-8c5d68265e00\">\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\/RavbKsZNaBxotDtg4RthGc-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RavbKsZNaBxotDtg4RthGc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RavbKsZNaBxotDtg4RthGc-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RavbKsZNaBxotDtg4RthGc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RavbKsZNaBxotDtg4RthGc-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RavbKsZNaBxotDtg4RthGc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:57:25+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:57:25.615Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-sant-joan-de-les-abadesses\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Sant Joan de les Abadesses)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"ff6fa7a1-56d0-4ebc-ab62-55ab7214da84\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Tom Pidcock (PQT) 3pts 3&#8243;<br \/>2. Simone Gualdi (LOI) 2pts 2&#8243;<br \/>3. David Gonzalez (PQT) 1pt 1&#8243;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:54:49+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:54:49.193Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e44afdf8-4bcc-42b5-9cda-9f4304231acb\">The speed has rocketed to 50kph with the intermediate sprint coming very soon. 1km until they get there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:54:17+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:54:17.407Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"85d91adf-3e15-4e15-9d92-66323e24270d\">ON the front of the peloton from left to right are Ineos Grenadiers, Uno-X Mobility, UAE Team Emirates-XRG, Movistar, Pinarello-Q36.5, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, Groupama-FDJ United and Bahrain Victorious.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:52:04+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:52:04.051Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"21553760-6da1-4c30-94fb-d62e1dfdcfea\">Breakaway caught with just 3km to the intermediate sprint!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:50:49+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:50:49.970Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f950fc9d-0db7-4e22-b91c-6e4daa2197a4\">NSN didn&#8217;t return to the front with Ineos Grenadiers and Uno-X Mobility after the fast descent. Maybe Vernon isn&#8217;t feeling it today. Or, perhaps, it is so they can stay together and have numbers for the finale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:48:18+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:48:18.696Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-20km-to-go\"><span>20km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"018ca178-a25f-43e8-82ff-1849f89628ba\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The leaders have dragged their gap back to 22 seconds with 5km to the final intermediate sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:45:11+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:45:11.535Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c4015221-4f6d-4be1-933c-6f7697d7ba19\">The road is nice and wide at the moment. Three lanes wide. However, this means there&#8217;s lots of room for teams to come through and create the dreaded washing machine effect. Lets hope they all stay safe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:43:13+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:43:13.260Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8bf943c3-e13e-4da6-b2a5-e86ba57841a6\">Inside 10km to the final intermediate sprint which takes place in Sant Joan de les Abadesses. The break only have 17 seconds with 24km to go. The GC guys will be keen to get three, two and one seconds in bonuses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:39:21+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:39:21.349Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e5dec6cd-9a9c-4e60-b177-3730daac331e\">Plenty of tunnel action for the riders today. Some are unlit, which isn&#8217;t ideal. 23 seconds for the leaders now.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"81cdf887-35b8-41a3-940a-866919c5521e\">\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\/Ed3SPEAh8Vx8xN6jMqr4Ci-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ed3SPEAh8Vx8xN6jMqr4Ci-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ed3SPEAh8Vx8xN6jMqr4Ci-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ed3SPEAh8Vx8xN6jMqr4Ci-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ed3SPEAh8Vx8xN6jMqr4Ci-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ed3SPEAh8Vx8xN6jMqr4Ci-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:33:13+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:33:13.242Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"6e89f0bf-189a-48e6-a899-f32f6a4ed8c3\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break still holding 36 seconds on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:31:34+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:31:34.607Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"335fa31f-4865-49cb-93c1-c68417fcfcf2\">Ben O&#8217;Connor (Jayco-AlUla) seems to be very unhappy about something. He is speaking to the race director. Perhaps about the rather tight and technical finale to today which sees riders take on the right hand side of a roundabout with 150 metres to go or to do with the amount of dark tunnels they are dealing with.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:28:19+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:28:19.926Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e4b697de-2df9-488d-a28e-7529465504af\">Kudus and Fern\u00e1ndez look really done with today and they have 44 seconds gap still over the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:21:42+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:21:42.425Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"173bc2e3-2abc-4b5b-b497-9f51223217a3\">Gap continues to fall with 40 seconds splitting the break and the peloton. Uno-X Mobility come back to help Ineos Grenadiers on the front as the road drags uphill are about 2% to 4% all the way to the line with a small 7% part close to the finish.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"361a008a-4067-4bf7-91f0-e91eaea45e9d\">\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\/PmXswH4kpwAVsXDhbnrqiA-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PmXswH4kpwAVsXDhbnrqiA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PmXswH4kpwAVsXDhbnrqiA-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PmXswH4kpwAVsXDhbnrqiA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PmXswH4kpwAVsXDhbnrqiA-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PmXswH4kpwAVsXDhbnrqiA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:16:06+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:16:06.221Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-40km-to-go\"><span>40km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"e80a1069-8853-412f-962c-3b6b99c14cb0\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">36.6kph average speed after three hours. Ineos Grenadiers continue to push the pace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:14:46+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:14:46.850Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ff61bdac-46dd-495d-93ee-a9eb2eb14656\">Ineos Grenadiers take control of the descent for Oscar Onley and the race leader, Godon, with the aim for a third win for the French champion. They&#8217;re 33 seconds behind the leading duo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:11:09+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:11:09.655Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9c9b9b30-76b9-4e02-8b47-bb9dcfb69edb\">The gap for Kudus and Fern\u00e1ndez starts to drop again with it at 48 seconds currently.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:10:08+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:10:08.436Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a6c36501-42f9-43ce-80ec-c703d32e8d2f\">The pace is starting to ramp up again in the peloton before they get to the descent. The drop in pace earlier has seen the average speed drop to 36kph after almost three hours of racing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:02:30+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:02:30.753Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"0c6b76e6-f032-4d18-ba25-162031926e96\">Kudus and Fern\u00e1ndez have extended their gap to 57 seconds on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:54:35+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:54:35.390Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"853d210e-56ba-46d5-9fd6-e49ef301e38c\">The peloton has completely sat up and resetting as they start an uncategorised climb. After that we have a 9km descent and the a long drag that includes the final intermediate sprint in Sant Joan de les Abadesses and then the finish on a technical finale in Camprodon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:51:12+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:51:12.056Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"015f85df-1a3d-4996-a2be-9ca71ff81a55\">It is another beautiful day in Catalonia but just way too windy to go right up into the Pyrenees.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"7e81906a-2968-4e3a-a996-9868f9f87465\">\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=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:46:11+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:46:11.233Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"6527e5c9-f2c4-49f8-811f-d120fc537f6f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break are just 15 seconds ahead of the peloton with the attacking group being swept up after the intermediate sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:45:15+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:45:15.815Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-olost\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Olost)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7c13e7ec-22ee-4e8f-80ba-098d8c405551\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Samuel Fernandez (EUS) 3pts 3&#8243;<br \/>2. Merhawi Kudus (BBH) 2pts 2&#8243;<br \/>3. Andrea Raccagni Noviero (SOQ) 1pt 1&#8243;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:42:29+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:42:29.245Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9c2ede45-7736-4041-acbb-08c24af49308\">The four attackers:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Andrea Raccagni Noviero (SOQ)<br \/>Jon Agirre (EUS)<br \/>Jose Manuel Diaz (BBH)<br \/>Mario Aparicio (BBH)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They are just 40 seconds behind the leaders with the peloton chasing hard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:41:18+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:41:18.159Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"de6335f3-8b09-452f-b1f3-87f74c3e48e6\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Burgos-Burpellet-BH and Euskaltel-Euskadi launches on a counter attack with one man from Soudal-QuickStep.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:39:14+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:39:14.271Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"11458cc3-a13c-449a-bc3d-c68d4e163dee\">Fernandez and Kudus are riding well but they have a dwindling gap. Just one minute and 38 seconds gap now.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"ecbe1c39-9789-499b-95cc-e8fc4441f47e\">\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=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:29:39+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:29:39.572Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"723564d8-14a4-4de9-9015-d6abcc2907be\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap is two minutes and 18 seconds with the same three teams leading the way. Pidcock currently very relaxed at the back of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:26:45+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:26:45.198Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4fe315cd-89c5-423b-aaf5-9d3edfcf6386\">Just 10km to the second of three intermediate sprints which takes place in Olost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:25:28+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:25:28.526Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"464b66ec-ad13-44fe-b3c8-35dfc0a35d6b\">The leading duo have two minutes and 10 seconds on the peloton at about the halfway point of the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:24:10+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:24:10.122Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8c2e1dba-3603-4bce-a3e0-a87fa7ca5ea7\">After two hours of racing the average speed is a really rather quick 38kph after over 1700 metres of climbing done as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:22:55+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:22:55.864Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"241e3042-a6ac-4d27-806c-4ae9c6bb56e6\">NSN has joined Ineos Grenadiers and Uno-X Mobility as Ethan Vernon continues to search for a stage win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:14:18+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:14:18.990Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d244c8b7-fa83-446d-bce8-78dc7a7056c5\">The two leaders have pushed their gap out to 2:15 on a chasing peloton with 80km remaining of the stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:44:46+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:44:46.171Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"391b1729-979f-44f1-af45-347635cc1df2\">The leading duo have taken their gap to almost two minutes again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:42:39+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:42:39.935Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"481bbd15-b807-43d9-bd62-36bcb44e773e\">Today gives is the first real opportunity to see Merhawi Kudus&#8217; African champion jersey. The Eritrean won it on a very difficult course in Kwale County, Kenya, back in November last year.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"5b60019f-6d0b-4747-8bad-12c8b8855a0f\">\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\/Q9Fi3yKdAm3b3MKQvRwR5T-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q9Fi3yKdAm3b3MKQvRwR5T-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q9Fi3yKdAm3b3MKQvRwR5T-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q9Fi3yKdAm3b3MKQvRwR5T-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q9Fi3yKdAm3b3MKQvRwR5T-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q9Fi3yKdAm3b3MKQvRwR5T-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:39:31+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:39:31.369Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"46808b31-dd2c-470f-bdc9-26c22ce02159\">Kudus and Fernandez have decided to push on and are extending their gap over the peloton again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:35:12+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:35:12.802Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"4619dfa0-6125-495d-b8af-fa45d0799ee3\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Bouwman also sat up with Veistroffer and they have been caught by the peloton with Kudus and Fernandez left to wonder what to do next with just one minute and 15 seconds on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:33:30+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:33:30.519Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e9f833b2-3aa2-4dff-925a-892f7305ac47\">Veistroffer has sat up after taking the final KOM points available today. The Frenchman has extended his lead and is now focusing on getting to the finish and potentially more breakaways in the coming days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:27:23+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:27:23.292Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"28eb1700-818b-4faf-b3d1-422183f658ed\">Uno-X Mobility and Ineos Grenadiers are leading the peloton for Magnus Cort and Dorian Godon to potentially take another stage win.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"92fa32e9-aadf-4cd4-80ad-071993a3328f\">\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\/Srtf62kxzfK4ausJZbTHRP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Srtf62kxzfK4ausJZbTHRP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Srtf62kxzfK4ausJZbTHRP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Srtf62kxzfK4ausJZbTHRP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Srtf62kxzfK4ausJZbTHRP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Srtf62kxzfK4ausJZbTHRP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:23:58+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:23:58.087Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-alt-de-sant-feliu-de-codines\"><span>KOM (Alt de Sant Feliu de Codines)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"a4de213a-b8e0-4f3a-8dc8-7f23659890fa\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Veistroffer (LOI) 5pts<br \/>2. Bouwman (JAY) 3pts<br \/>3. Fernandez (EUS) 2pts<br \/>4. Kudus (BBH) 1pt<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Veistroffer now has 22 points lead over Josh Burnett (Burgos-Burpellet-BH).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:20:33+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:20:33.560Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2ed06b24-de71-4605-ad46-3c36634316c2\">Over the top of the climb go the break with a gap of two and a half minutes on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:17:41+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:17:41.445Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1cbfb848-ef7c-4d87-beca-74d64ff28ddc\">After the first hour the riders are now 800 metres from the top of the Alt de Sant Feliu de Codines. They have done an average speed of just under 40kph, which is incredible considering they&#8217;ve ridden almost 1000 metres of elevation gain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:13:57+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:13:57.525Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-110km-to-go\"><span>110km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"c3f5dae8-6c7e-49e3-abdc-dcb1b776360b\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break hold two minutes and 35 seconds on the peloton with 2km to the top of the Alt de Sant Feliu de Codines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:01:21+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:01:21.415Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c6c99a5e-8cdb-4dbe-bd17-18c901bae02a\">The gap keeps growing with the break now holding two minutes and 40 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:57:51+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:57:51.901Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"efb0edfa-bb4c-4133-b295-21e08b8ecc09\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The breakaway have two minutes on the peloton with the riders on a short descent before the start of the Alt de Sant Feliu de Codines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:54:59+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:54:59.806Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"60c32c6f-9536-405a-a743-5a02a72a0f46\">The break are about 5km from the bottom of the second climb of the day, the 9.8km long Alt de Sant Feliu de Codines. It has an average gradient of 4% with a max kick of 8%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:53:47+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:53:47.419Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d82f95cc-4a62-43bd-a8dc-b8d6bda9c7ba\">Puncture for Luke Tuckwell (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) and a mechanical for Tao Geoghegan-Hart (Lidl-Trek).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:52:34+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:52:34.304Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"87e53da7-6084-4f5b-ae7a-93219899f0dd\">The gap is expanding as the peloton finally seems happy. They leading four have one minute and 20 seconds on the bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:51:59+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:51:59.352Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"eb6b65ac-b93f-4e2e-88a7-e0ca07b9bffb\">The four clear were part of the group of six that had a gap moments ago:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Veistroffer (LOI)<br \/>Bouwman (JAY)<br \/>Kudus (BBH)<br \/>Fernandez (EUS)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They have 50 seconds on the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"c80ab02d-fabd-44dd-a6b9-a81b830ba6b3\">\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\/fQrGFifQdaCivK6kiGW6Zh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fQrGFifQdaCivK6kiGW6Zh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fQrGFifQdaCivK6kiGW6Zh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fQrGFifQdaCivK6kiGW6Zh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fQrGFifQdaCivK6kiGW6Zh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fQrGFifQdaCivK6kiGW6Zh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:49:15+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:49:15.822Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a36c193b-09aa-47ce-baa6-7ef136399660\">That break is dragged back yet again! A new move of four riders have gone clear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:47:55+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:47:55.038Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0f8dc91d-6994-4f47-ac00-822fe0cd4a3a\">Those three bonus seconds now mean that Evenepoel is eight seconds behind Godon in the GC and the two bonus seconds for Pidcock leaves him 14 seconds behind Godon in third overall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:46:37+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:46:37.863Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"231328a3-4ae9-4099-8f8c-ade558bfa455\">Counter attack by four riders!<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Senna Remijn (Alpecin-Premier Tech)<br \/>Koen Bouwman (Jayco-AlUla)<br \/>Merhawi Kudus (Burgos-Burpellet-BH)<br \/>Samuel Fernandez (Euskaltel-Euskadi)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They join Veistroffer and Wenzel with a gap of 15 seconds on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:44:55+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:44:55.790Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"18839484-cd20-4fd0-9f44-9a6b0aba68f9\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarche)<br \/>Mats Wenzel (Kern Pharma)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">He can&#8217;t help himself! He&#8217;s off again. Veistroffer is on the search for more mountain and intermediate sprint points.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"46ede08e-e4ca-43be-90f9-1c1363e9effe\">\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\/y7upHVekh6tym2Deig7Nm-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y7upHVekh6tym2Deig7Nm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y7upHVekh6tym2Deig7Nm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y7upHVekh6tym2Deig7Nm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y7upHVekh6tym2Deig7Nm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y7upHVekh6tym2Deig7Nm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:43:50+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:43:50.433Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-granollers\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Granollers)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7ba82b94-0215-4c67-bb19-a4f4fa8c484d\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Remco Evenepoel (RBH) 3pts 3&#8243;<br \/>2. Tom Pidcock (PQT) 2pts 2&#8243;<br \/>3. David Gonzalez (PQT) 1pt 1&#8243;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Evenepoel is clearly up for it today after his crash late on yesterday denied him a chance at a stage win. Also, key to point out Pidcock taking vital bonus seconds too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:42:08+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:42:08.839Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"491eddfe-40aa-48b3-ade5-f08d35674501\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton have just gone through the first intermediate sprint of the day with no breakaway formed just yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:38:46+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:38:46.661Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"24a79afa-d811-4f2f-a887-df5df549bc20\">The peloton is still together with 1km to the sprint in Granollers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:36:48+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:36:48.385Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"79f0010f-8dfa-42fa-a6a4-a340235ccea6\">The riders are now just 4km from the first intermediate sprint of the day in Granollers. Potentially a chance for GC riders to take three, two and one bonus seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:36:00+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:36:00.408Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a22a2dc9-08c9-4a05-b744-dc34833708d6\">Uriarte has been wound back in again. The break is having a hard time of going clear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:34:23+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:34:23.612Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"11eef489-d27d-41ea-b4af-da1d9e23091f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Diego Uriarte (Kern Pharma)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Spaniard goes solo and gets 12 seconds gap in very short order. He is looking for a third day in a row up in the break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:33:38+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:33:38.810Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4bb3be73-626a-4508-b57c-6cb680f41655\">The Coll de Parpers has absolutely no impact on the lead of Veistroffer who comfortably sits in that jersey and will not lose it today. He just needs to finish within the time cut.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:32:42+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:32:42.904Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-coll-de-parpers\"><span>KOM (Coll de Parpers)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"04425e06-e137-4095-b2e8-3ddd16b3658d\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Jose Luis Faura (BBH) 3pts<br \/>2. Mats Wenzel (EKP) 2pts<br \/>3. Maxime Decomble (GFC) 1pt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:30:57+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:30:57.552Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-140km-to-go\"><span>140km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"3140aa7c-9cf0-4ab9-bda9-bb11318bc9c1\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Race all together! The peloton catch the break. Likely a mixture of teams not wanting to miss a possible winning move and the danger of Decomble being a bit too much.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:29:26+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:29:26.195Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"963577a7-d916-4f06-8248-60af0014fc47\">Over the top of the climb and the break only have 10 seconds gap!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:27:37+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:27:37.117Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f6241ca2-7f5a-4926-b1d3-4caa1d68ceb6\">Just 1km from the top of the Coll de Parpers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:27:06+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:27:06.925Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dc36601a-2957-4173-88bf-e4bba168dbf1\">There is still a rather brutal 2841 metres of elevation gain to be tackled today, despite no ascent of the Vallter 200.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:25:15+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:25:15.819Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8b2119be-a5d4-40cf-9b76-8b6b9975959b\">Decomble is a bit of a danger man in the break. The young Frenchman sits at just 20 seconds behind Godon and is a very talented climber. He isn&#8217;t someone the peloton will let go lightly. This is probably why the gap is still only around 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:23:42+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:23:42.584Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e751b059-26d0-49c3-be59-1e04cc22c8e5\">It is actually the first time since stage one that there isn&#8217;t two Lotto-Intermarche riders in the break. In fact, there isn&#8217;t even one!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:22:37+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:22:37.207Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"46879544-95fa-410c-ae83-89ec269a7725\">With the break already starting the first climb of the day, the Coll de Parpers (3km with an average gradient of 5% and a max of 8%), there is a rider that is notable by his absence, Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarche) has won every KOM sprint so far and been in every breakaway. Maybe today was a step too far?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"03b56989-3380-4d3c-82a8-66c924e64248\">\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\/NGxS574SNrQpMXCEqXpBXN-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NGxS574SNrQpMXCEqXpBXN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NGxS574SNrQpMXCEqXpBXN-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NGxS574SNrQpMXCEqXpBXN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NGxS574SNrQpMXCEqXpBXN-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NGxS574SNrQpMXCEqXpBXN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:20:21+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:20:21.102Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"fe416cfb-ffbc-4373-b3c7-739fa7f1ebc5\">Counter move tries to get across but the peloton closes it down with five riders going clear with 20 seconds gap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:19:34+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:19:34.616Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"161d40c4-f520-4295-805a-0ee41f7b3f86\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Maxime Decomble (Groupama-FDJ United)<br \/>Mats Wenzel (Kern Pharma)<br \/>Unai Aznar (Euskaltel-Euskadi)<br \/>Jose Luis Faura (Burgos-Burpellet-BH)<br \/>Samuel Florez (Modern Adventure)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:16:04+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:16:04.200Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-151km-to-go\"><span>151km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"5acbc06e-d3b6-4b1b-b706-6b6cd034ab9b\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Racing begins on this shortened stage 4 at the Volta a Catalunya 2026!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:11:47+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:11:47.234Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0f9cdeed-a27a-451f-9aa9-9c949ca8aa13\">Just 4km of neutral today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:10:09+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:10:09.350Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a7723fd2-dbc8-4c15-abe2-35e57edd1d88\">The peloton is now down to 153 riders eight riders in the last couple of days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:08:40+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:08:40.316Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0e8e649f-bbe6-4621-b5c9-cde180967973\">The riders have started the neutralised zone.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"08737ab5-cb78-4b56-b2b5-12619ce0d641\">\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\/CYtzrbpwGVtNaATKu64uva-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYtzrbpwGVtNaATKu64uva-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYtzrbpwGVtNaATKu64uva-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYtzrbpwGVtNaATKu64uva-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYtzrbpwGVtNaATKu64uva-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYtzrbpwGVtNaATKu64uva-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:07:29+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:07:29.338Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"cd1347f7-21f6-4011-ab1b-1e1e46a6dd9e\">Two non-starters today:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Ivo Oliveira (UAE Team Emirates-XRG)<br \/>Matthew Fox (Lotto-Intermarche)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">No surprise that Oliveira is out after crashing hard yesterday alongside teammate, Jay Vine, who abandoned at the crash site.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"d6a1ae09-482c-4054-b02c-32bceb1c9a76\">\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\/crYxbbgUesjVbAU9UZW3Hg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/crYxbbgUesjVbAU9UZW3Hg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/crYxbbgUesjVbAU9UZW3Hg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/crYxbbgUesjVbAU9UZW3Hg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/crYxbbgUesjVbAU9UZW3Hg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/crYxbbgUesjVbAU9UZW3Hg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T11:57:06+00:00\">2026-03-26T11:57:06.754Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"85311357-0746-4b39-a5c2-5d56e8ad7e09\">Evenepoel is in a defiant mood after crashing late on yesterday. He has some painful scrapes but he is still in the GC fight&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8216;It stopped me yesterday, but not for the week&#8217; \u2013 Remco Evenepoel fights on at Volta a Catalunya following stage 3 crash<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"72880964-0c0c-46c4-b29c-30d0a7c8ddb1\">\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\/e3TvdvhrUcj7zx8VMjKkkN-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e3TvdvhrUcj7zx8VMjKkkN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e3TvdvhrUcj7zx8VMjKkkN-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e3TvdvhrUcj7zx8VMjKkkN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e3TvdvhrUcj7zx8VMjKkkN-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e3TvdvhrUcj7zx8VMjKkkN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T11:48:56+00:00\">2026-03-26T11:48:56.669Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"814fce1c-72d6-4477-b486-5b42286f6b88\">The jerseys:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">GC &#8211; Dorian Godon (Ineos Grenadiers)<br \/>Points &#8211; Dorian Godon (Ineos Grenadiers)*<br \/>KOM &#8211; Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarche)<br \/>Youth &#8211; Antoine l&#8217;Hote (Decathlon-CMA CGM)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*Worn by Magnus Cort (Uno-X Mobility)<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"bf41455f-2248-412b-a29d-f357c97cc768\">\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\/i4cui43CpnStJT5aFfmxPK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i4cui43CpnStJT5aFfmxPK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i4cui43CpnStJT5aFfmxPK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i4cui43CpnStJT5aFfmxPK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i4cui43CpnStJT5aFfmxPK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i4cui43CpnStJT5aFfmxPK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T10:39:35+00:00\">2026-03-26T10:39:35.362Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9c28038b-b869-47b7-bfd2-9579e3186158\">Jay Vine (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) had his return to racing cut short after the Tour Down Under champion was caught in a nasty crash and landed in a rocky ditch&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Jay Vine&#8217;s return from injury cut short with crash and abandon on stage 3 of Volta a Catalunya<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"30df1193-18b0-4a1c-8462-79c11e4de190\">\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\/6L2Quz6CA29NqurZVQwBw4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6L2Quz6CA29NqurZVQwBw4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6L2Quz6CA29NqurZVQwBw4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6L2Quz6CA29NqurZVQwBw4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6L2Quz6CA29NqurZVQwBw4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6L2Quz6CA29NqurZVQwBw4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T10:38:21+00:00\">2026-03-26T10:38:21.672Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"129bbbe3-b56b-4f08-9686-4fd358f725d1\">Vingegaard followed Evenepoel&#8217;s attack and, for the most part, sat on the wheel of his rival. He did give a few turns but stopped working once the time gap dropped from 25 seconds to 13 seconds in the final few kilometres.<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#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<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"098b2eda-891d-4b45-91e4-f41eab83e587\">\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\/GiEeR8tmucTHbjEKQrXVXm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiEeR8tmucTHbjEKQrXVXm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiEeR8tmucTHbjEKQrXVXm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiEeR8tmucTHbjEKQrXVXm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiEeR8tmucTHbjEKQrXVXm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiEeR8tmucTHbjEKQrXVXm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T10:37:02+00:00\">2026-03-26T10:37:02.452Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"707bc717-656a-4006-9d42-29a245181439\">Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) lit up yesterday&#8217;s finale in the crosswinds along with Jonas Vinegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike). However, with just 300 metres to go, the Olympic champion hit a pothole before the final roundabout and went down hard. Vingegaard sat up and was caught by the peloton with Dorian Godon (Ineos Grenadiers) winning, but the chaos in the GC fight was amazing&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Remco Evenepoel crashes at the end of a spectacular final breakaway with Jonas Vingegaard in Volta a Catalunya<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"278e093e-3db6-4377-a704-ffb40709d247\">\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\/RXNXqgKiQwEu5j9oeAyBkd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXNXqgKiQwEu5j9oeAyBkd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXNXqgKiQwEu5j9oeAyBkd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXNXqgKiQwEu5j9oeAyBkd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXNXqgKiQwEu5j9oeAyBkd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXNXqgKiQwEu5j9oeAyBkd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T10:33:52+00:00\">2026-03-26T10:33:52.335Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"06a2e942-2744-41ca-8633-b92d8315f26d\">Before going further into today, let&#8217;s relive the action from stage 3 and the chaos of that final 30km!<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Volta a Catalunya: Dorian Godon wins dramatic stage 3 finish as Remco Evenepoel crashes in closing kilometre<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"79c0b966-c044-4982-8fa3-05b076ba57dc\">\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\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T09:27:09+00:00\">2026-03-26T09:27:09.416Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0bf4fa3f-10d4-47ce-8539-655e9cc1a2b5\">First things first, the news that came out last night that today&#8217;s summit finish to Vallter 2000 is no longer happening due to an extreme wind warning, here is the statement from the race with the link to our story below&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;Due to the activation of a Level 3 VENTCAT warning, with wind gusts of up to 90 km\/h forecast at the summit of Vallter, the Volta a Catalunya has been forced to shorten the route of its 4th stage, scheduled for Thursday 26 March.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The stage, starting from Matar\u00f3, will finish in the town of Camprodon, shortening the final climb to the resort. With this change, the stage start time is delayed by half an hour to 13:05, with the team presentation in Matar\u00f3 taking place between 11:55 and 12:55.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Thursday&#8217;s Volta a Catalunya summit stage finish cut short due to high wind warning in weather d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"44cfe459-088f-4237-a9a0-effd1f7a341c\">\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\/a7BNNKTQCdvVg9oWTYpdUP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a7BNNKTQCdvVg9oWTYpdUP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a7BNNKTQCdvVg9oWTYpdUP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a7BNNKTQCdvVg9oWTYpdUP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a7BNNKTQCdvVg9oWTYpdUP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a7BNNKTQCdvVg9oWTYpdUP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T09:24:52+00:00\">2026-03-26T09:24:52.452Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9a6054c0-d28c-4379-850c-a700166d0be6\">Hola and welcome to <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>&#8216; live report for stage 4 of the Volta a Catalunya 2026!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<p id=\"a0714fc1-18f1-4fd5-ba29-10aff243deb6\">The neutral start will be in about half an hour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-6 lg:px-0 relative max-w-[1070px] mx-auto viafoura-twig-component px-4\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class='vfcustom-community-guidelines'&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div class=\"button wcp-live-feed-reload\">Refresh <\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:33:10+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:33:10.564Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e1852e6d-5f1f-4ffe-8c4d-a6bdefcd886d\">Relive the action and see all the reaction in our post race report in the link below&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Volta a Catalunya: Ethan Vernon wins truncated stage 4 on long uphill drag to Camprod\u00f3n<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"78a8f94b-d686-4d71-b7a4-90cc179f6822\">\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=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:31:20+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:31:20.421Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-general-classification-after-stage-4\"><span>General Classification after stage 4<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"6ddd7f6d-f193-47ec-9d19-94693639b920\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Godon (IGD) 15:30&#8217;47&#8221;<br \/>2. Pidcock (PQT) +13&#8243;<br \/>3. Evenepoel (RBH) +14&#8243;<br \/>4. Vingegaard (TVL) +24&#8243;<br \/>5. Raccagni Noviero (SOQ) +25&#8243;<br \/>6. McNulty (UAD) S.T.<br \/>7. Molard (GFC) +26&#8243;<br \/>8. L&#8217;Hote (DCT)<br \/>9. O&#8217;Connor (JAY)<br \/>10. Skjelmose (LTK) all same time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:22:35+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:22:35.111Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-stage-4-top-10\"><span>Stage 4 Top 10<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"f0a5ed35-8a0a-4722-8257-e90d5d3bea91\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Vernon (NSN) 4:01&#8217;03&#8221;<br \/>2. Godon (IGD)<br \/>3. Pidcock (PQT)<br \/>4. McNulty (UAD)<br \/>5. Cort (UXM)<br \/>6. Gonzalez (PQT)<br \/>7. Kockelmann (LOI)<br \/>8. Dainese (SOQ)<br \/>9. Hobbs (EFE)<br \/>10. Stewart (MAP) all same time.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"d9cf7d06-9de1-4438-861f-90a20bd06a97\">\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\/hvYurs5TyGPgncEZaLZiHi-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hvYurs5TyGPgncEZaLZiHi-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hvYurs5TyGPgncEZaLZiHi-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hvYurs5TyGPgncEZaLZiHi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hvYurs5TyGPgncEZaLZiHi-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hvYurs5TyGPgncEZaLZiHi-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:19:08+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:19:08.889Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1a7747aa-9463-49c0-b157-0ff62588b763\">That said, Godon did take those six bonuses on the line. Either way, Pidcock is up to second in GC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:18:33+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:18:33.457Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dcc8d1cd-de67-49b7-9d66-fc5d4743cd2d\">Vernon knew he had to lead into that final bend with Godon trying to muscle his way to the front. In the end, the Brit had the power to hold off the French champion with Pidcock&#8217;s excellend positoning handing him four more bonus seconds. He took nine bonus seconds today and is now seven seconds off the lead and in second overall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:16:49+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:16:49.844Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4bcbeeed-87d2-459f-8ae2-de92b7f2804d\">Ethan Vernon (NSN) wins stage four of the Volta a Catalunya 2026 ahead of Dorian Godon (Ineos Grenadiers) and Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:15:49+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:15:49.714Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"332ccfc1-e3dd-4b1b-a178-c613e445b49f\">Lotto-Intermarche and Groupama-FDJ United come up with 500 metres to go. Kern Pharma also involved. NSN and Uno-X Mobility still looking good as Godon goes solo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:15:09+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:15:09.736Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-flamme-rouge\"><span>Flamme Rouge!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"0f998cca-98f4-4a65-b4ed-f20510b17957\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Bob Jungels (Ineos Grenadiers) hits the front for Godon with NSN ready to go behind. UAE Team Emirates-XRG starting to join in as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:14:13+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:14:13.267Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1763e01e-d115-482a-b13b-f2716c95c0a4\">2km to go and it is Modern Adventure who take the lead but they do begin to get swamped and EF Education-EasyPost, NSN and Ineos Grenadiers take over control again for Noah Hobbs, Ethan Vernon and Dorian Godon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:13:20+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:13:20.001Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d70a4843-d015-496e-bdb5-483d2e77f6e7\">Ineos Grenadiers, EF Education-EasyPost, Soudal-Quickstep and Modern Adventure lead the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:12:42+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:12:42.740Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2f808a72-5984-4f30-bb5e-768a93392b42\">3km to go now. Riders can now crash, have a mechanical or a puncture and will not lose any time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:11:43+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:11:43.369Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2a920526-e9e6-451b-9dc5-e492f14f3f92\">The gap opens up and Ineos Grenadiers surge through the gap. Modern Adventure and Jayco-AlUla also both move through gaps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:11:11+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:11:11.511Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"bc4007e4-5b1d-4bbb-aae3-7b2b1fcaf885\">4km to go. Ineos Grenadiers trying to push through the left side of the peloton but Uno-X Mobility are blocking their progress.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:10:33+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:10:33.687Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-crash\"><span>Crash!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"85b500d5-d673-42c2-8748-0afae516fb3b\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Michael Leonard (EF Education-EasyPost)<br \/>Anton Charmig (Uno-X Mobility)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Both riding again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:07:21+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:07:21.518Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"937e3355-e7a5-4f63-944f-a33bdf84c0bd\">NSN now come to the front en masse with Lotto-Intermarche, Bahrain Victorious, Groupama-FDJ United and Uno-X Mobility. 6km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:01:55+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:01:55.311Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"62eff876-8579-47be-a36f-099e2d216680\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Multiple teams spread across the road in the peloton in colour order.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:01:18+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:01:18.863Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-crash\"><span>Crash!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"0c670235-4b15-4cb8-bcfb-b9268aa40e1e\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Derek Gee-West (Lidl-Trek)<br \/>Bart Lemmen (Visma-Lease a Bike)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Both okay and back riding.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"2a6e6781-a7ba-4deb-bb37-49a00b43dd3e\">\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\/ERK96u8wconx74PD9uxpX9-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ERK96u8wconx74PD9uxpX9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ERK96u8wconx74PD9uxpX9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ERK96u8wconx74PD9uxpX9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ERK96u8wconx74PD9uxpX9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ERK96u8wconx74PD9uxpX9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:00:25+00:00\">2026-03-26T16:00:25.552Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e44f266c-5fae-4cef-b433-a7e0d1d95e07\">Teams go back to working for their sprinters with Uno-X Mobility, EF Education-EasyPost, Bahrain Victorious, Pinarello-Q36.5 and Decathlon-CMA CGM.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:58:34+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:58:34.696Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1501fa4e-7da1-4ca3-942b-dc84511e5eb0\">That attack is back in the peloton with 13km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:58:19+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:58:19.053Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"be550cec-b536-4d6e-8993-521e71537218\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Lenny Martinez (Bahrain Victorious)<br \/>Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe)<br \/>Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5)<br \/>Simone Gualdi (Lotto-Intermarche)<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"d5feba40-e2ff-4ed6-aed5-8c5d68265e00\">\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\/RavbKsZNaBxotDtg4RthGc-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RavbKsZNaBxotDtg4RthGc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RavbKsZNaBxotDtg4RthGc-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RavbKsZNaBxotDtg4RthGc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RavbKsZNaBxotDtg4RthGc-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RavbKsZNaBxotDtg4RthGc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:57:25+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:57:25.615Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-sant-joan-de-les-abadesses\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Sant Joan de les Abadesses)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"ff6fa7a1-56d0-4ebc-ab62-55ab7214da84\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Tom Pidcock (PQT) 3pts 3&#8243;<br \/>2. Simone Gualdi (LOI) 2pts 2&#8243;<br \/>3. David Gonzalez (PQT) 1pt 1&#8243;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:54:49+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:54:49.193Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e44afdf8-4bcc-42b5-9cda-9f4304231acb\">The speed has rocketed to 50kph with the intermediate sprint coming very soon. 1km until they get there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:54:17+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:54:17.407Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"85d91adf-3e15-4e15-9d92-66323e24270d\">ON the front of the peloton from left to right are Ineos Grenadiers, Uno-X Mobility, UAE Team Emirates-XRG, Movistar, Pinarello-Q36.5, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, Groupama-FDJ United and Bahrain Victorious.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:52:04+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:52:04.051Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"21553760-6da1-4c30-94fb-d62e1dfdcfea\">Breakaway caught with just 3km to the intermediate sprint!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:50:49+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:50:49.970Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f950fc9d-0db7-4e22-b91c-6e4daa2197a4\">NSN didn&#8217;t return to the front with Ineos Grenadiers and Uno-X Mobility after the fast descent. Maybe Vernon isn&#8217;t feeling it today. Or, perhaps, it is so they can stay together and have numbers for the finale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:48:18+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:48:18.696Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-20km-to-go\"><span>20km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"018ca178-a25f-43e8-82ff-1849f89628ba\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The leaders have dragged their gap back to 22 seconds with 5km to the final intermediate sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:45:11+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:45:11.535Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c4015221-4f6d-4be1-933c-6f7697d7ba19\">The road is nice and wide at the moment. Three lanes wide. However, this means there&#8217;s lots of room for teams to come through and create the dreaded washing machine effect. Lets hope they all stay safe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:43:13+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:43:13.260Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8bf943c3-e13e-4da6-b2a5-e86ba57841a6\">Inside 10km to the final intermediate sprint which takes place in Sant Joan de les Abadesses. The break only have 17 seconds with 24km to go. The GC guys will be keen to get three, two and one seconds in bonuses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:39:21+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:39:21.349Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e5dec6cd-9a9c-4e60-b177-3730daac331e\">Plenty of tunnel action for the riders today. Some are unlit, which isn&#8217;t ideal. 23 seconds for the leaders now.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"81cdf887-35b8-41a3-940a-866919c5521e\">\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\/Ed3SPEAh8Vx8xN6jMqr4Ci-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ed3SPEAh8Vx8xN6jMqr4Ci-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ed3SPEAh8Vx8xN6jMqr4Ci-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ed3SPEAh8Vx8xN6jMqr4Ci-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ed3SPEAh8Vx8xN6jMqr4Ci-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ed3SPEAh8Vx8xN6jMqr4Ci-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:33:13+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:33:13.242Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-30km-to-go\"><span>30km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"6e89f0bf-189a-48e6-a899-f32f6a4ed8c3\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break still holding 36 seconds on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:31:34+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:31:34.607Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"335fa31f-4865-49cb-93c1-c68417fcfcf2\">Ben O&#8217;Connor (Jayco-AlUla) seems to be very unhappy about something. He is speaking to the race director. Perhaps about the rather tight and technical finale to today which sees riders take on the right hand side of a roundabout with 150 metres to go or to do with the amount of dark tunnels they are dealing with.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:28:19+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:28:19.926Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e4b697de-2df9-488d-a28e-7529465504af\">Kudus and Fern\u00e1ndez look really done with today and they have 44 seconds gap still over the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:21:42+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:21:42.425Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"173bc2e3-2abc-4b5b-b497-9f51223217a3\">Gap continues to fall with 40 seconds splitting the break and the peloton. Uno-X Mobility come back to help Ineos Grenadiers on the front as the road drags uphill are about 2% to 4% all the way to the line with a small 7% part close to the finish.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"361a008a-4067-4bf7-91f0-e91eaea45e9d\">\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\/PmXswH4kpwAVsXDhbnrqiA-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PmXswH4kpwAVsXDhbnrqiA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PmXswH4kpwAVsXDhbnrqiA-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PmXswH4kpwAVsXDhbnrqiA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PmXswH4kpwAVsXDhbnrqiA-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PmXswH4kpwAVsXDhbnrqiA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:16:06+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:16:06.221Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-40km-to-go\"><span>40km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"e80a1069-8853-412f-962c-3b6b99c14cb0\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">36.6kph average speed after three hours. Ineos Grenadiers continue to push the pace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:14:46+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:14:46.850Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"ff61bdac-46dd-495d-93ee-a9eb2eb14656\">Ineos Grenadiers take control of the descent for Oscar Onley and the race leader, Godon, with the aim for a third win for the French champion. They&#8217;re 33 seconds behind the leading duo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:11:09+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:11:09.655Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9c9b9b30-76b9-4e02-8b47-bb9dcfb69edb\">The gap for Kudus and Fern\u00e1ndez starts to drop again with it at 48 seconds currently.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:10:08+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:10:08.436Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a6c36501-42f9-43ce-80ec-c703d32e8d2f\">The pace is starting to ramp up again in the peloton before they get to the descent. The drop in pace earlier has seen the average speed drop to 36kph after almost three hours of racing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T15:02:30+00:00\">2026-03-26T15:02:30.753Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"0c6b76e6-f032-4d18-ba25-162031926e96\">Kudus and Fern\u00e1ndez have extended their gap to 57 seconds on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:54:35+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:54:35.390Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"853d210e-56ba-46d5-9fd6-e49ef301e38c\">The peloton has completely sat up and resetting as they start an uncategorised climb. After that we have a 9km descent and the a long drag that includes the final intermediate sprint in Sant Joan de les Abadesses and then the finish on a technical finale in Camprodon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:51:12+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:51:12.056Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"015f85df-1a3d-4996-a2be-9ca71ff81a55\">It is another beautiful day in Catalonia but just way too windy to go right up into the Pyrenees.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"7e81906a-2968-4e3a-a996-9868f9f87465\">\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=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:46:11+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:46:11.233Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"6527e5c9-f2c4-49f8-811f-d120fc537f6f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break are just 15 seconds ahead of the peloton with the attacking group being swept up after the intermediate sprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:45:15+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:45:15.815Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-olost\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Olost)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7c13e7ec-22ee-4e8f-80ba-098d8c405551\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Samuel Fernandez (EUS) 3pts 3&#8243;<br \/>2. Merhawi Kudus (BBH) 2pts 2&#8243;<br \/>3. Andrea Raccagni Noviero (SOQ) 1pt 1&#8243;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:42:29+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:42:29.245Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9c2ede45-7736-4041-acbb-08c24af49308\">The four attackers:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Andrea Raccagni Noviero (SOQ)<br \/>Jon Agirre (EUS)<br \/>Jose Manuel Diaz (BBH)<br \/>Mario Aparicio (BBH)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They are just 40 seconds behind the leaders with the peloton chasing hard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:41:18+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:41:18.159Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"de6335f3-8b09-452f-b1f3-87f74c3e48e6\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Burgos-Burpellet-BH and Euskaltel-Euskadi launches on a counter attack with one man from Soudal-QuickStep.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:39:14+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:39:14.271Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"11458cc3-a13c-449a-bc3d-c68d4e163dee\">Fernandez and Kudus are riding well but they have a dwindling gap. Just one minute and 38 seconds gap now.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"ecbe1c39-9789-499b-95cc-e8fc4441f47e\">\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=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:29:39+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:29:39.572Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"723564d8-14a4-4de9-9015-d6abcc2907be\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The gap is two minutes and 18 seconds with the same three teams leading the way. Pidcock currently very relaxed at the back of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:26:45+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:26:45.198Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4fe315cd-89c5-423b-aaf5-9d3edfcf6386\">Just 10km to the second of three intermediate sprints which takes place in Olost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:25:28+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:25:28.526Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"464b66ec-ad13-44fe-b3c8-35dfc0a35d6b\">The leading duo have two minutes and 10 seconds on the peloton at about the halfway point of the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:24:10+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:24:10.122Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8c2e1dba-3603-4bce-a3e0-a87fa7ca5ea7\">After two hours of racing the average speed is a really rather quick 38kph after over 1700 metres of climbing done as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:22:55+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:22:55.864Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"241e3042-a6ac-4d27-806c-4ae9c6bb56e6\">NSN has joined Ineos Grenadiers and Uno-X Mobility as Ethan Vernon continues to search for a stage win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T14:14:18+00:00\">2026-03-26T14:14:18.990Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d244c8b7-fa83-446d-bce8-78dc7a7056c5\">The two leaders have pushed their gap out to 2:15 on a chasing peloton with 80km remaining of the stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:44:46+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:44:46.171Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"391b1729-979f-44f1-af45-347635cc1df2\">The leading duo have taken their gap to almost two minutes again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:42:39+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:42:39.935Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"481bbd15-b807-43d9-bd62-36bcb44e773e\">Today gives is the first real opportunity to see Merhawi Kudus&#8217; African champion jersey. The Eritrean won it on a very difficult course in Kwale County, Kenya, back in November last year.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"5b60019f-6d0b-4747-8bad-12c8b8855a0f\">\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\/Q9Fi3yKdAm3b3MKQvRwR5T-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q9Fi3yKdAm3b3MKQvRwR5T-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q9Fi3yKdAm3b3MKQvRwR5T-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q9Fi3yKdAm3b3MKQvRwR5T-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q9Fi3yKdAm3b3MKQvRwR5T-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Q9Fi3yKdAm3b3MKQvRwR5T-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:39:31+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:39:31.369Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"46808b31-dd2c-470f-bdc9-26c22ce02159\">Kudus and Fernandez have decided to push on and are extending their gap over the peloton again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:35:12+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:35:12.802Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"4619dfa0-6125-495d-b8af-fa45d0799ee3\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Bouwman also sat up with Veistroffer and they have been caught by the peloton with Kudus and Fernandez left to wonder what to do next with just one minute and 15 seconds on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:33:30+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:33:30.519Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e9f833b2-3aa2-4dff-925a-892f7305ac47\">Veistroffer has sat up after taking the final KOM points available today. The Frenchman has extended his lead and is now focusing on getting to the finish and potentially more breakaways in the coming days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:27:23+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:27:23.292Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"28eb1700-818b-4faf-b3d1-422183f658ed\">Uno-X Mobility and Ineos Grenadiers are leading the peloton for Magnus Cort and Dorian Godon to potentially take another stage win.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"92fa32e9-aadf-4cd4-80ad-071993a3328f\">\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\/Srtf62kxzfK4ausJZbTHRP-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Srtf62kxzfK4ausJZbTHRP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Srtf62kxzfK4ausJZbTHRP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Srtf62kxzfK4ausJZbTHRP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Srtf62kxzfK4ausJZbTHRP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Srtf62kxzfK4ausJZbTHRP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:23:58+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:23:58.087Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-alt-de-sant-feliu-de-codines\"><span>KOM (Alt de Sant Feliu de Codines)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"a4de213a-b8e0-4f3a-8dc8-7f23659890fa\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Veistroffer (LOI) 5pts<br \/>2. Bouwman (JAY) 3pts<br \/>3. Fernandez (EUS) 2pts<br \/>4. Kudus (BBH) 1pt<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Veistroffer now has 22 points lead over Josh Burnett (Burgos-Burpellet-BH).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:20:33+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:20:33.560Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"2ed06b24-de71-4605-ad46-3c36634316c2\">Over the top of the climb go the break with a gap of two and a half minutes on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:17:41+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:17:41.445Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"1cbfb848-ef7c-4d87-beca-74d64ff28ddc\">After the first hour the riders are now 800 metres from the top of the Alt de Sant Feliu de Codines. They have done an average speed of just under 40kph, which is incredible considering they&#8217;ve ridden almost 1000 metres of elevation gain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:13:57+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:13:57.525Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-110km-to-go\"><span>110km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"c3f5dae8-6c7e-49e3-abdc-dcb1b776360b\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break hold two minutes and 35 seconds on the peloton with 2km to the top of the Alt de Sant Feliu de Codines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T13:01:21+00:00\">2026-03-26T13:01:21.415Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"c6c99a5e-8cdb-4dbe-bd17-18c901bae02a\">The gap keeps growing with the break now holding two minutes and 40 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:57:51+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:57:51.901Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"efb0edfa-bb4c-4133-b295-21e08b8ecc09\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The breakaway have two minutes on the peloton with the riders on a short descent before the start of the Alt de Sant Feliu de Codines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:54:59+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:54:59.806Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"60c32c6f-9536-405a-a743-5a02a72a0f46\">The break are about 5km from the bottom of the second climb of the day, the 9.8km long Alt de Sant Feliu de Codines. It has an average gradient of 4% with a max kick of 8%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:53:47+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:53:47.419Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"d82f95cc-4a62-43bd-a8dc-b8d6bda9c7ba\">Puncture for Luke Tuckwell (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) and a mechanical for Tao Geoghegan-Hart (Lidl-Trek).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:52:34+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:52:34.304Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"87e53da7-6084-4f5b-ae7a-93219899f0dd\">The gap is expanding as the peloton finally seems happy. They leading four have one minute and 20 seconds on the bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:51:59+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:51:59.352Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"eb6b65ac-b93f-4e2e-88a7-e0ca07b9bffb\">The four clear were part of the group of six that had a gap moments ago:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Veistroffer (LOI)<br \/>Bouwman (JAY)<br \/>Kudus (BBH)<br \/>Fernandez (EUS)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They have 50 seconds on the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"c80ab02d-fabd-44dd-a6b9-a81b830ba6b3\">\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\/fQrGFifQdaCivK6kiGW6Zh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fQrGFifQdaCivK6kiGW6Zh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fQrGFifQdaCivK6kiGW6Zh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fQrGFifQdaCivK6kiGW6Zh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fQrGFifQdaCivK6kiGW6Zh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fQrGFifQdaCivK6kiGW6Zh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:49:15+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:49:15.822Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a36c193b-09aa-47ce-baa6-7ef136399660\">That break is dragged back yet again! A new move of four riders have gone clear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:47:55+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:47:55.038Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0f8dc91d-6994-4f47-ac00-822fe0cd4a3a\">Those three bonus seconds now mean that Evenepoel is eight seconds behind Godon in the GC and the two bonus seconds for Pidcock leaves him 14 seconds behind Godon in third overall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:46:37+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:46:37.863Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"231328a3-4ae9-4099-8f8c-ade558bfa455\">Counter attack by four riders!<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Senna Remijn (Alpecin-Premier Tech)<br \/>Koen Bouwman (Jayco-AlUla)<br \/>Merhawi Kudus (Burgos-Burpellet-BH)<br \/>Samuel Fernandez (Euskaltel-Euskadi)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They join Veistroffer and Wenzel with a gap of 15 seconds on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:44:55+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:44:55.790Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"18839484-cd20-4fd0-9f44-9a6b0aba68f9\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarche)<br \/>Mats Wenzel (Kern Pharma)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">He can&#8217;t help himself! He&#8217;s off again. Veistroffer is on the search for more mountain and intermediate sprint points.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"46ede08e-e4ca-43be-90f9-1c1363e9effe\">\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\/y7upHVekh6tym2Deig7Nm-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y7upHVekh6tym2Deig7Nm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y7upHVekh6tym2Deig7Nm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y7upHVekh6tym2Deig7Nm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y7upHVekh6tym2Deig7Nm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y7upHVekh6tym2Deig7Nm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:43:50+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:43:50.433Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-granollers\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Granollers)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"7ba82b94-0215-4c67-bb19-a4f4fa8c484d\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Remco Evenepoel (RBH) 3pts 3&#8243;<br \/>2. Tom Pidcock (PQT) 2pts 2&#8243;<br \/>3. David Gonzalez (PQT) 1pt 1&#8243;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Evenepoel is clearly up for it today after his crash late on yesterday denied him a chance at a stage win. Also, key to point out Pidcock taking vital bonus seconds too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:42:08+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:42:08.839Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"491eddfe-40aa-48b3-ade5-f08d35674501\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton have just gone through the first intermediate sprint of the day with no breakaway formed just yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:38:46+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:38:46.661Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"24a79afa-d811-4f2f-a887-df5df549bc20\">The peloton is still together with 1km to the sprint in Granollers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:36:48+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:36:48.385Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"79f0010f-8dfa-42fa-a6a4-a340235ccea6\">The riders are now just 4km from the first intermediate sprint of the day in Granollers. Potentially a chance for GC riders to take three, two and one bonus seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:36:00+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:36:00.408Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a22a2dc9-08c9-4a05-b744-dc34833708d6\">Uriarte has been wound back in again. The break is having a hard time of going clear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:34:23+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:34:23.612Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"11eef489-d27d-41ea-b4af-da1d9e23091f\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Diego Uriarte (Kern Pharma)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Spaniard goes solo and gets 12 seconds gap in very short order. He is looking for a third day in a row up in the break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:33:38+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:33:38.810Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"4bb3be73-626a-4508-b57c-6cb680f41655\">The Coll de Parpers has absolutely no impact on the lead of Veistroffer who comfortably sits in that jersey and will not lose it today. He just needs to finish within the time cut.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:32:42+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:32:42.904Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-coll-de-parpers\"><span>KOM (Coll de Parpers)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"04425e06-e137-4095-b2e8-3ddd16b3658d\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Jose Luis Faura (BBH) 3pts<br \/>2. Mats Wenzel (EKP) 2pts<br \/>3. Maxime Decomble (GFC) 1pt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:30:57+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:30:57.552Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-140km-to-go\"><span>140km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"3140aa7c-9cf0-4ab9-bda9-bb11318bc9c1\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Race all together! The peloton catch the break. Likely a mixture of teams not wanting to miss a possible winning move and the danger of Decomble being a bit too much.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:29:26+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:29:26.195Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"963577a7-d916-4f06-8248-60af0014fc47\">Over the top of the climb and the break only have 10 seconds gap!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:27:37+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:27:37.117Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"f6241ca2-7f5a-4926-b1d3-4caa1d68ceb6\">Just 1km from the top of the Coll de Parpers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:27:06+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:27:06.925Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"dc36601a-2957-4173-88bf-e4bba168dbf1\">There is still a rather brutal 2841 metres of elevation gain to be tackled today, despite no ascent of the Vallter 200.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:25:15+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:25:15.819Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"8b2119be-a5d4-40cf-9b76-8b6b9975959b\">Decomble is a bit of a danger man in the break. The young Frenchman sits at just 20 seconds behind Godon and is a very talented climber. He isn&#8217;t someone the peloton will let go lightly. This is probably why the gap is still only around 30 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:23:42+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:23:42.584Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"e751b059-26d0-49c3-be59-1e04cc22c8e5\">It is actually the first time since stage one that there isn&#8217;t two Lotto-Intermarche riders in the break. In fact, there isn&#8217;t even one!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:22:37+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:22:37.207Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"46879544-95fa-410c-ae83-89ec269a7725\">With the break already starting the first climb of the day, the Coll de Parpers (3km with an average gradient of 5% and a max of 8%), there is a rider that is notable by his absence, Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarche) has won every KOM sprint so far and been in every breakaway. Maybe today was a step too far?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"03b56989-3380-4d3c-82a8-66c924e64248\">\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\/NGxS574SNrQpMXCEqXpBXN-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NGxS574SNrQpMXCEqXpBXN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NGxS574SNrQpMXCEqXpBXN-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NGxS574SNrQpMXCEqXpBXN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NGxS574SNrQpMXCEqXpBXN-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NGxS574SNrQpMXCEqXpBXN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:20:21+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:20:21.102Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"fe416cfb-ffbc-4373-b3c7-739fa7f1ebc5\">Counter move tries to get across but the peloton closes it down with five riders going clear with 20 seconds gap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:19:34+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:19:34.616Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"161d40c4-f520-4295-805a-0ee41f7b3f86\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Maxime Decomble (Groupama-FDJ United)<br \/>Mats Wenzel (Kern Pharma)<br \/>Unai Aznar (Euskaltel-Euskadi)<br \/>Jose Luis Faura (Burgos-Burpellet-BH)<br \/>Samuel Florez (Modern Adventure)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:16:04+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:16:04.200Z<\/time><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-151km-to-go\"><span>151km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"5acbc06e-d3b6-4b1b-b706-6b6cd034ab9b\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Racing begins on this shortened stage 4 at the Volta a Catalunya 2026!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:11:47+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:11:47.234Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0f9cdeed-a27a-451f-9aa9-9c949ca8aa13\">Just 4km of neutral today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:10:09+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:10:09.350Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"a7723fd2-dbc8-4c15-abe2-35e57edd1d88\">The peloton is now down to 153 riders eight riders in the last couple of days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:08:40+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:08:40.316Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0e8e649f-bbe6-4621-b5c9-cde180967973\">The riders have started the neutralised zone.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"08737ab5-cb78-4b56-b2b5-12619ce0d641\">\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\/CYtzrbpwGVtNaATKu64uva-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYtzrbpwGVtNaATKu64uva-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYtzrbpwGVtNaATKu64uva-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYtzrbpwGVtNaATKu64uva-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYtzrbpwGVtNaATKu64uva-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CYtzrbpwGVtNaATKu64uva-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T12:07:29+00:00\">2026-03-26T12:07:29.338Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"cd1347f7-21f6-4011-ab1b-1e1e46a6dd9e\">Two non-starters today:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Ivo Oliveira (UAE Team Emirates-XRG)<br \/>Matthew Fox (Lotto-Intermarche)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">No surprise that Oliveira is out after crashing hard yesterday alongside teammate, Jay Vine, who abandoned at the crash site.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"d6a1ae09-482c-4054-b02c-32bceb1c9a76\">\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\/crYxbbgUesjVbAU9UZW3Hg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/crYxbbgUesjVbAU9UZW3Hg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/crYxbbgUesjVbAU9UZW3Hg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/crYxbbgUesjVbAU9UZW3Hg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/crYxbbgUesjVbAU9UZW3Hg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/crYxbbgUesjVbAU9UZW3Hg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T11:57:06+00:00\">2026-03-26T11:57:06.754Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"85311357-0746-4b39-a5c2-5d56e8ad7e09\">Evenepoel is in a defiant mood after crashing late on yesterday. He has some painful scrapes but he is still in the GC fight&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8216;It stopped me yesterday, but not for the week&#8217; \u2013 Remco Evenepoel fights on at Volta a Catalunya following stage 3 crash<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"72880964-0c0c-46c4-b29c-30d0a7c8ddb1\">\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\/e3TvdvhrUcj7zx8VMjKkkN-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e3TvdvhrUcj7zx8VMjKkkN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e3TvdvhrUcj7zx8VMjKkkN-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e3TvdvhrUcj7zx8VMjKkkN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e3TvdvhrUcj7zx8VMjKkkN-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e3TvdvhrUcj7zx8VMjKkkN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T11:48:56+00:00\">2026-03-26T11:48:56.669Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"814fce1c-72d6-4477-b486-5b42286f6b88\">The jerseys:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">GC &#8211; Dorian Godon (Ineos Grenadiers)<br \/>Points &#8211; Dorian Godon (Ineos Grenadiers)*<br \/>KOM &#8211; Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarche)<br \/>Youth &#8211; Antoine l&#8217;Hote (Decathlon-CMA CGM)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*Worn by Magnus Cort (Uno-X Mobility)<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"bf41455f-2248-412b-a29d-f357c97cc768\">\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\/i4cui43CpnStJT5aFfmxPK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i4cui43CpnStJT5aFfmxPK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i4cui43CpnStJT5aFfmxPK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i4cui43CpnStJT5aFfmxPK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i4cui43CpnStJT5aFfmxPK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/i4cui43CpnStJT5aFfmxPK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T10:39:35+00:00\">2026-03-26T10:39:35.362Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9c28038b-b869-47b7-bfd2-9579e3186158\">Jay Vine (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) had his return to racing cut short after the Tour Down Under champion was caught in a nasty crash and landed in a rocky ditch&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Jay Vine&#8217;s return from injury cut short with crash and abandon on stage 3 of Volta a Catalunya<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"30df1193-18b0-4a1c-8462-79c11e4de190\">\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\/6L2Quz6CA29NqurZVQwBw4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6L2Quz6CA29NqurZVQwBw4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6L2Quz6CA29NqurZVQwBw4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6L2Quz6CA29NqurZVQwBw4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6L2Quz6CA29NqurZVQwBw4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6L2Quz6CA29NqurZVQwBw4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T10:38:21+00:00\">2026-03-26T10:38:21.672Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"129bbbe3-b56b-4f08-9686-4fd358f725d1\">Vingegaard followed Evenepoel&#8217;s attack and, for the most part, sat on the wheel of his rival. He did give a few turns but stopped working once the time gap dropped from 25 seconds to 13 seconds in the final few kilometres.<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#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<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"098b2eda-891d-4b45-91e4-f41eab83e587\">\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\/GiEeR8tmucTHbjEKQrXVXm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiEeR8tmucTHbjEKQrXVXm-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiEeR8tmucTHbjEKQrXVXm-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiEeR8tmucTHbjEKQrXVXm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiEeR8tmucTHbjEKQrXVXm-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GiEeR8tmucTHbjEKQrXVXm-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T10:37:02+00:00\">2026-03-26T10:37:02.452Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"707bc717-656a-4006-9d42-29a245181439\">Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) lit up yesterday&#8217;s finale in the crosswinds along with Jonas Vinegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike). However, with just 300 metres to go, the Olympic champion hit a pothole before the final roundabout and went down hard. Vingegaard sat up and was caught by the peloton with Dorian Godon (Ineos Grenadiers) winning, but the chaos in the GC fight was amazing&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Remco Evenepoel crashes at the end of a spectacular final breakaway with Jonas Vingegaard in Volta a Catalunya<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"278e093e-3db6-4377-a704-ffb40709d247\">\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\/RXNXqgKiQwEu5j9oeAyBkd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXNXqgKiQwEu5j9oeAyBkd-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXNXqgKiQwEu5j9oeAyBkd-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXNXqgKiQwEu5j9oeAyBkd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXNXqgKiQwEu5j9oeAyBkd-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RXNXqgKiQwEu5j9oeAyBkd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T10:33:52+00:00\">2026-03-26T10:33:52.335Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"06a2e942-2744-41ca-8633-b92d8315f26d\">Before going further into today, let&#8217;s relive the action from stage 3 and the chaos of that final 30km!<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Volta a Catalunya: Dorian Godon wins dramatic stage 3 finish as Remco Evenepoel crashes in closing kilometre<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"79c0b966-c044-4982-8fa3-05b076ba57dc\">\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\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JDQykLoA3wDFb2xWRGQf6D-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T09:27:09+00:00\">2026-03-26T09:27:09.416Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"0bf4fa3f-10d4-47ce-8539-655e9cc1a2b5\">First things first, the news that came out last night that today&#8217;s summit finish to Vallter 2000 is no longer happening due to an extreme wind warning, here is the statement from the race with the link to our story below&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;Due to the activation of a Level 3 VENTCAT warning, with wind gusts of up to 90 km\/h forecast at the summit of Vallter, the Volta a Catalunya has been forced to shorten the route of its 4th stage, scheduled for Thursday 26 March.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The stage, starting from Matar\u00f3, will finish in the town of Camprodon, shortening the final climb to the resort. With this change, the stage start time is delayed by half an hour to 13:05, with the team presentation in Matar\u00f3 taking place between 11:55 and 12:55.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Thursday&#8217;s Volta a Catalunya summit stage finish cut short due to high wind warning in weather d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"44cfe459-088f-4237-a9a0-effd1f7a341c\">\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\/a7BNNKTQCdvVg9oWTYpdUP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a7BNNKTQCdvVg9oWTYpdUP-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a7BNNKTQCdvVg9oWTYpdUP-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a7BNNKTQCdvVg9oWTYpdUP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a7BNNKTQCdvVg9oWTYpdUP-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/a7BNNKTQCdvVg9oWTYpdUP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\"><time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T09:24:52+00:00\">2026-03-26T09:24:52.452Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"9a6054c0-d28c-4379-850c-a700166d0be6\">Hola and welcome to <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>&#8216; live report for stage 4 of the Volta a Catalunya 2026!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<p id=\"a0714fc1-18f1-4fd5-ba29-10aff243deb6\">The neutral start will be in about half an hour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-6 lg:px-0 relative max-w-[1070px] mx-auto viafoura-twig-component px-4\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class='vfcustom-community-guidelines'&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/volta-a-catalunya-stage-4-live-surprise-opportunity-for-the-sprinters-thanks-to-shortened-stage\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sgnc9TWxeC8sNheo6Dzz2Q-2560-80.jpg&#8221;] Pro Cycling Racing Road Volta a Catalunya As it happened: British sprint success in shortened stage 4 at the Volta a Catalunya 2026 Ethan Vernon made good of his chance to take the win ahead of Doria Godon and Tom Pidcock with Godon holding onto the GC lead Live-reports By Tim Bonville-Ginn [&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-1848859","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\/1848859","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=1848859"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1848859\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1848859"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1848859"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1848859"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}