{"id":1853056,"date":"2026-03-28T11:17:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T08:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1853056"},"modified":"2026-03-28T11:17:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T08:17:43","slug":"as-it-happened-race-leader-extends-his-dominance-as-gc-gets-a-reshuffle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1853056","title":{"rendered":"As it happened: Race leader extends his dominance as GC gets a reshuffle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YaNnKy9oGD3FyqbzLAN7be-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 class=\"clear-both widget-header\">\n<\/div>\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\" class=\"news-article\">\n<div class=\"header-container\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRoad\n<\/li>\n<li>\nVolta a Catalunya\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<header>\n<div class=\"header-sub-container\">\n<h1 class=\"review-title-long \">As it happened: Race leader extends his dominance as GC gets a reshuffle<\/h1>\n<h2>Jonas Vingegaard came out on top ahead of Lenny Martinez and Florian Lipowitz in Queralt<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<div class=\"byline\">\nLive-reports<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\">\n<span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nTim Bonville-Ginn <\/span><br \/>\n<span><br \/>\nlast updated<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T17:07:47Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n28 March 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><br \/>\n<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<nav class=\"socialite-widget box less-space \" data-contexturl=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/volta-a-catalunya-stage-6-live-final-major-test-for-the-riders-in-the-fighter-for-the-overall-title\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"socialite\">\n<ul class=\"socialite-widget-ul\">\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-facebook\">\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-twitter\">\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-pinterest\">\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"socialite-widget-item social-email\">\n<p><i class=\"icon icon-envelope-solid\"><\/i><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"ml-1 sm:ml-1.5 font-base text-sm\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"visible hidden sm:inline-block\">Comments<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"font-normal\">(0)<\/span><br \/>\n<span>(<span class=\"viafoura\"><\/span>)<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/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<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YaNnKy9oGD3FyqbzLAN7be.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Stage winner Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike - Green Leader Jersey attacks in the breakaway during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" class=\"block-image-ads hero-image w-full\" data-component-name=\"Image\"><figcaption class=\"mt-2\"> <span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: \u00a9 Getty Images)<\/span><br \/>\n<\/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\">\n<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>Results<\/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>158.2km 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>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>100km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>KOM (Coll de la Batallola)<\/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>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>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>KOM (Coll de Sabadell)<\/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 (Pedraforca)<\/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>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>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>Attack!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>KOM (Collada de Sant Isidre)<\/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>Intermediate sprint (Berga)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>5km to go<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"inline-flex after:content-[''] after:inline-block after:relative after:h-3\/6 after:w-px after:bg-neutral-200 after:top-1\/4\n\" data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo:Inline:Link\">\n<p>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>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>Flamme Rouge!<\/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=\"elk-e8b0707e-10a5-41dd-984f-3b105b5bac79\"><strong>Volta a Catalunya 2026 Preview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><strong>Volta a Catalunya 2026 Route<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-fb66eb2a-59bf-48d7-8f4a-2369087b827b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pGxV3H6Mb7iRa2FhMWntoJ.png\" alt=\"Profiles of the 2026 Volta a Catalunya stages\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Stage 6 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Volta a Catalunya)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-results\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-results\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-d4c21f8f-098b-41fe-b36b-7ba74123f951-0\"><strong>Volta a Catalunya: Jonas Vingegaard takes back-to-back wins on stage 6 atop summit finish in Queralt, increases race lead<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-66b7fec5-40da-41d8-94fd-0ab36cde1a74\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a>\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 <i class=\"fa fa-refresh\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div id=\"ad-unit-1\" class=\"ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:LiveReportUpdater\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<p id=\"elk-8e814c04-4040-4f7c-bd21-c260fc662626\">Sign on and rider presentation is well underway in Berga. The race does a huge loop today and we will see Berga again right before the final climb to the Santuari de Queralt the finish of the stage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f695443c-0b16-4d6d-b4fa-c99377c82036\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sEbro3vqvk3fp4NxKHLSdV.jpg\" alt=\"BERGA, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Haoyu Su of China and Team XDS Astana prior to the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Berga, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mid-article-leaderboard\" class=\"ad-unit sm:hidden block\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T09:56:24+00:00\">2026-03-28T09:56:24.539Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9a6054c0-d28c-4379-850c-a700166d0be6\">Hola and welcome to the penultimate stage of the Volta a Catalunya 2026 live here on <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>&#8216; live report page.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T09:57:31+00:00\">2026-03-28T09:57:31.813Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0ad1316c-bfe0-4928-912a-136e04d9c3a4\">Let&#8217;s take a look back at the amazing action of the first summit finish yesterday with our post race report&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Volta a Catalunya: Jonas Vingegaard dominates stage 5 mountaintop finish to Coll de Pal for solo victory<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e6465b61-0f9b-482f-bd99-aecca42d1255\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DgvHgzcJviF7nsZBdAJJV9.jpg\" alt=\"LA MOLINA, SPAIN - MARCH 27: Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 5 a 155.3km stage from La Seu d&amp;amp;amp;apos;Urgell to La Molina\/Coll de Pal 2109m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 27, 2026 in La Molina, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T09:59:34+00:00\">2026-03-28T09:59:34.168Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0d9721b6-1f6c-4c1e-884e-cc59cdc4515e\">It was a very scary finale descent for Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) as he midjudged a corner and fell into a ravine.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I was drinking on the descent and misjudged a corner,&#8221; Pidcock said in a team press release. &#8220;I overshot it and went down the ravine. It was like one of these horror crashes you see, but I&#8217;m very lucky that I am OK.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I&#8217;ll go for a check, but I think I&#8217;m OK.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I am lucky I could talk on the radio. I was far from the road, and nobody knew I was there. I&#8217;m happy I could finish the stage.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8216;Today I lost a life for sure&#8217; &#8211; Tom Pidcock &#8216;OK&#8217; after crashing into a ravine in the Volta a Catalunya out of sight of race<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b2f2a89b-aa5f-485c-b2bc-530bacc4b1fa\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gcWrEqGN7MV4UyHkTaW2v4.jpg\" alt=\"LA MOLINA, SPAIN - MARCH 27: Thomas Pidcock of Great Britain and Team Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling reacts after the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 5 a 155.3km stage from La Seu d&amp;amp;amp;apos;Urgell to La Molina\/Coll de Pal 2109m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 27, 2026 in La Molina, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T10:01:59+00:00\">2026-03-28T10:01:59.461Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-aace8ee3-bb10-40c2-b7a8-fd61324c0c52\">It was a mixed day in the GC fight for Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe as their big name leader, Remco Evenepoel, faltered on La Molina. However, their other GC man, Florian Lipowitz, shone brightly and finished fourth on the day and is well in the fight for a GC podium. His first since his surprise podium finish at last year&#8217;s Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8216;No reason to panic&#8217; \u2013 Remco Evenepoel drops down Volta a Catalunya standings as Florian Lipowitz closes in on podium<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-241b2e40-3f42-404d-87d5-9cf516ac3597\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7daaDk8MCNriTqMMRKTqhW.jpg\" alt=\"LA MOLINA, SPAIN - MARCH 27: (L-R) Florian Lipowitz of Germany and Remco Evenepoel of Belgium and Team Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe compete during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 5 a 155.3km stage from La Seu d&amp;#039;Urgell to La Molina\/Coll de Pal 2109m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 27, 2026 in La Molina, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T10:03:43+00:00\">2026-03-28T10:03:43.543Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fd281f27-0a83-4793-b838-e004b1bdc8cd\">Patrick Lefevere has voiced his opinion on his former rider, Evenepoel, yet again saying how the Belgian star should focus on one-day races rather than week long stage races and Grand Tours&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8216;It may well turn out that he&#8217;s a one-day rider&#8217; \u2013 Former manager Patrick Lefevere questions Remco Evenepoel&#8217;s racing priorities<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-259f33a5-c258-44c6-a80c-d9c5608a68cf\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M4LHVEvz6Ex8kW2Xj923hn.jpg\" alt=\"VILA-SECA, SPAIN - MARCH 25: (L-R) Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike and Remco Evenepoel of Belgium and Team Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe compete in the breakaway during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 3 a 159.4km stage from Mont-roig del Camp to Vila-seca \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 25, 2026 in Vila-seca, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T10:06:56+00:00\">2026-03-28T10:06:56.149Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-57fa3295-ef5e-460b-b018-c68d691018f2\">But onto today, it is the final mountain stage. The riders will roll out of Berga and head across the 158.2km route that takes in four categorised climbs, including the Especial climb of the Coll de Pradell, as well as two intermediate sprints and a summit finish on the category 1 ascent of the Queralt.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders have 3614 metres of climbing to do but the first climb, the Coll de la Batallola, doesn&#8217;t top out until after 60km of riding has been completed.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-78255128-4a71-410a-a89e-8bae0855a8d7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pGxV3H6Mb7iRa2FhMWntoJ.png\" alt=\"Profiles of the 2026 Volta a Catalunya stages\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Volta a Catalunya)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T10:11:12+00:00\">2026-03-28T10:11:12.773Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ec51c0e5-075b-46a6-a4c5-40e662dcd07a\">Two riders didn&#8217;t start yesterday and six didn&#8217;t finish. They were:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Derek Gee-West (Lidl-Trek)<br \/>Noah Hobbs (EF Edcuation-EasyPost)<br \/>Noa Isidore (Decathlon-CMA CGM)<br \/>Sam Bennett (Pinarello-Q36.5)<br \/>Mathieu Kockelmann (Lotto-Intermarche)<br \/>Kieran Haug (Modern Adventure)}<br \/>Alexey Lutsenko (NSN)<br \/>Nico Denz (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T10:14:28+00:00\">2026-03-28T10:14:28.859Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b00a518a-ff63-4340-8aa8-4c22fae06517\"><strong>Jerseys after stage 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">GC &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard (TVL)<br \/>Points &#8211; Dorian Godon (IGD)<br \/>KOM &#8211; Baptiste Veistroffer (LOI)<br \/>Youth &#8211; Lenny Martinez (TBV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">For the first time in the race this year, all the riders that own the jersey will wear it as no-one leads in multiple classifications anymore such as Godon in GC and points of Veistroffer in KOM and points.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-401c6646-db40-4134-9504-c7a9e1f333b5\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jKtwMPaAtwn8uf7RT7iuGj.jpg\" alt=\"Stage winner Team Visma-Lease a bike&amp;#039;s Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard celebrates on the podium after becoming the new overall ranking leader after the fifth stage of the 2026 Volta a Catalunya cycling tour of Catalonia, a 155,5 km race between La Seu d&amp;#039;Urgell and La Molina ski resort in Alp, on March 27, 2026. (Photo by Josep LAGO \/ AFP)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T10:35:24+00:00\">2026-03-28T10:35:24.839Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c625318c-c861-4662-a78d-47725f882977\">One rider also not starting today is Pidcock with a &#8220;ballooned knee&#8221;. The Yorkshireman voices his frustration on not being able to race the final climb of yesterday with the best and not being able to carry on this weekend, but apparently he will need &#8220;a bit of time for it to heal&#8221; after crashing on the final descent of yesterday&#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"instagram-embed\" id=\"elk-DWbK_UECE0O\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version=\"6\">\n<p>A post shared by Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team (@q36.5_procycling)<\/p>\n<p>A photo posted by on <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T11:15:00+00:00\">2026-03-28T11:15:00.688Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bc2c6b5f-750a-403c-9b33-6de6d1e81898\">The neutral start is due to happen in about half an hour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T11:19:44+00:00\">2026-03-28T11:19:44.638Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3edbefb0-1384-4953-be44-dc9c8afe1be3\">Some more info about Pidcock after he annouced on Pinarello-Q36.5&#8217;s Instagram that he has left the race with a damaged knee that will see him out for some time&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8216;We did everything to try to make it&#8217; &#8211; Tom Pidcock pulls out of the Volta a Catalunya with injuries from stage 5 crash<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-fa788ec1-579c-4506-a70b-cbfb5c3ea51f\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h7k5aiSnWn5qZvgpSqJGjC.jpg\" alt=\"Volta a Catalunya stage 5: Tom Pidcock finishes the race\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T11:41:47+00:00\">2026-03-28T11:41:47.156Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-aa90d103-123b-4e65-aca1-428d9eff1957\">With about five minutes to the start of the neutralised zone, Vingegaard and everyone else have signed on for the day. Will the new race leader continue the dominance he showed yesterday with another win today?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b409f99d-62a4-43ef-867f-736f29d72564\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/McvNrUkujubWg5wgAhN5ba.jpg\" alt=\"BERGA, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike - Green Leader Jersey prior to the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Berga, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T11:44:35+00:00\">2026-03-28T11:44:35.137Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1e2600f6-b4bb-4e0e-9182-75e6bc2c926c\">The riders roll out of the start in the centre of Berga and begin the neutral zone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T11:53:28+00:00\">2026-03-28T11:53:28.289Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-59bddd63-825e-40ed-b633-647329e2e13a\">Pidcock is the only non-starter but six riders didn&#8217;t finish yesterday so the peloton is down to just 146 riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T11:57:48+00:00\">2026-03-28T11:57:48.256Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-507c0bf6-5e40-4ac2-892f-9b3f8e78a26a\">The race start appears to be a touch delayed. Riders having some issues with their bikes, no doubt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T11:59:46+00:00\">2026-03-28T11:59:46.388Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-crash\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-crash\"><span>Crash<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-0dd88892-ffcc-488f-a5f9-93b3f6e1a687\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Michel Hessmann (Movistar)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The rider from Movistar crashed in the neutral zone, delaying the start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:01:16+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:01:16.086Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0b0275c6-bbad-42b2-bab4-6b463e9cdca4\"><strong>The race has been stopped.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">No reason for it just yet. The crash of the Movistar rider is the only information that has come through so far.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:05:50+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:05:50.647Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-158-2km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-158-2km-to-go\"><span>158.2km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ec104da3-7f81-4fd3-9ce1-33ae842933d9\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Racing begins after a brief stop for the riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:07:33+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:07:33.515Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3754d90a-b140-4ba1-904e-dc8cb8cd9a4d\">No attacks have gone off the front of the bunch just yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:13:40+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:13:40.237Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5e5e2a51-8e35-4609-8cb7-baae019c8d76\">A few kilometres in a no-one has blinked first and made an acceleration just yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:16:22+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:16:22.299Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-db134486-9f7a-4e25-aa43-c6d2e7d4b044\">The race was stopped so that the ambulance to take Michel Hessmann to hospital. The Movistar rider crashed in the neutral zone and required a neck brace and stretcher to get him into the ambulance and to be taken to hospital.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">We wish the German all the best and hope that he has a smooth recovery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:18:11+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:18:11.678Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-4557aaa7-d0c3-429f-b7bb-121a0ccff69b\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarche)<br \/>Jonas Hvideberg (Uno-X Mobility)<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-81a75850-4157-4f6d-ac7f-ba10558c7c18\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d3E4BjVaWYgAJe36N6EpCb.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: (L-R) Jonas Hem Hvideberg of Norway and Team Uno-X Mobility and Baptiste Veistroffer of France and Team Lotto Intermarche - Red Mountain Jersey attack during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:19:16+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:19:16.646Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-019dcb54-faa3-4edf-aa23-37a5dd598c22\">The French rider now has a close rival in the KOM fight in Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-Trek), but Veistroffer has jumped first to try and take points ahead of the Italian. He is joined by Norwegian rouleur, Hvideberg. However, they only have a tiny margin on the bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:20:04+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:20:04.657Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0fdace8d-701a-41bc-8505-1dc49369a2f2\">Veistroffer and Hvideberg have been dragged back into the peloton again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:30:19+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:30:19.826Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d5068611-e76e-41e0-959a-122db7023902\">The peloton has split due to such a high pace with about 40 riders at the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:31:58+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:31:58.837Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-629eeefc-a88a-4173-9482-7732c150bcc9\">There have been several attacks but nothing is sticking at the moment.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-076a9920-0942-4df0-b719-98e76c083622\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UGZNwwz8ovnC9DwZTcmSS6.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: (L-R) Andreas Leknessund of Norway and Team Uno-X Mobility and Marcel Camprubi of Spain and Team Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling attack during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:34:38+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:34:38.347Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-16f5ae4a-7c58-4a2b-b4b3-f34c06d67bb3\">The peloton split again with 25 riders out front. However, it does appear that it is coming back together again. There is one rider from UAE Team Emirates-XRG out front on his own.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:39:18+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:39:18.022Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ce1ab8fb-8335-4dff-8f69-ea0a40502793\">The lone rider was caught but the pace continues to be high with more splits starting to form.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:40:20+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:40:20.612Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-677aca4e-7627-4e8a-a3c6-a4297c71443a\">Brandon McNulty (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) and Richard Carapaz (EF Edcuation-EasyPost) are among the riders involved in the recent attacking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:41:10+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:41:10.591Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-87d58994-948e-464f-b8d5-da59366d4394\"><strong>Vingegaard is caught in the second split<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">All of his major GC rivals in the front group. There is about 40 seconds splitting them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:43:28+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:43:28.971Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f7f61612-1a2d-43f0-87b7-d2f1b6a5f3b0\">Another abandon today, Anton Kuzmin (XDS-Astana).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:46:16+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:46:16.559Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9f9cc4db-ddaa-45a5-a2fd-c8f639bc463a\">It appears that Soudal-Quickstep are doing the majority of the damage in the peloton with Pascal Eenkhoorn trying to set up Filippo Zana to go into the break.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8ea3be72-8fa9-44ed-be69-11d849a7901a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H25E3TUtGiPpoRckKZpVt3.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Pascal Eenkhoorn of Netherlands and Team Soudal Quick-Step leads the peloton during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:47:04+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:47:04.192Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-e62d3dae-868d-4950-b133-0b197b1abb48\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Marc Soler (UAE Team Emirates-XRG)<br \/>Byron Munton (Modern Adventure)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They get a small gap with a group trying to bridge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:50:23+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:50:23.846Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d1720e37-19a4-4735-8390-a31279ef3732\"><strong>The chase group<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mattia Cattaneo (RBH)<br \/>Brandon McNulty (UAD)<br \/>Bart Lemmen (TVL)<br \/>Giulio Ciccone (LTK)<br \/>Andrea Raccagni Noviero (SOQ)<br \/>Michael Leonard (EFE)<br \/>David De La Cruz (PQT)<br \/>Nairo Quintana (MOV)<br \/>Embret Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng (IGD)<br \/>Ramses Debruyne (APT)<br \/>Andreas Leknessund (UXM)<br \/>George Steinhauser (EFE)<br \/>Jake Stewart (NSN)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">And four others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:51:04+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:51:04.104Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8f471561-821b-4126-9400-725edaa946fb\">The leaders are joined by the chase. They have about a minute on the peloton which does, once again, include Vingegaard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:53:39+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:53:39.645Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d8e1f8e5-5e64-47ce-9331-ca85d8dbbeae\">Importantly, Veistroffer has missed the move with Ciccone in the break. The KOM jersey can&#8217;t change hands on the first climb of the day but the Italian can go to just one point behind the Lotto-Intermarche rider with an Especial climb and a max of 26 points to come.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:54:37+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:54:37.446Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0e6975a9-061e-4e58-9ed3-22a60b729de8\">The break has one minute and 20 seconds on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:57:05+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:57:05.161Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-120km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ed66338a-f499-485d-b7b3-8f9203f19070\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Johannes Staune-Mittet (Decathlon-CMA CGM) managed to get across to the break to make it 15 riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:59:14+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:59:14.373Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c2b152e7-1016-4380-8f75-6135ce2fff4a\">The gap continues to grow with all the major GC teams having riders in the break. There is now two minutes and 10 seconds splitting the groups.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:00:47+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:00:47.384Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-240b0666-c3ba-4858-999b-65ddca56a8c7\">The composition of the group isn&#8217;t completely clear. Carapaz may be in there instead of Steinhauser.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:05:03+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:05:03.345Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-87e08f71-637b-4fc0-b9f7-95b870ca45fc\">An hour of racing done and the average speed is sat at 45kph. It has been a rapid start to the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:07:32+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:07:32.300Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d7446313-23b7-4dc1-8099-c56f07136b65\"><strong>Names in the lead group<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Cattaneo (RBH)<br \/>Soler (UAD) <br \/>Carapaz (EFE)<br \/>Raccagni Noviero (SOQ)<br \/>Stewart (NSN)<br \/>Lemmen (TVL)<br \/>Ciccone (LTK)<br \/>Staune-Mittet (DCT)<br \/>Debruyne (APT)<br \/>Leknessund (UXM)<br \/>Quintana (MOV)<br \/>Molard (GFC)<br \/>Howson (PQT)<br \/>Uriarte (EKP)<br \/>Munton (MAP)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:17:01+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:17:01.885Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7d168fa9-af74-4b58-9510-dade19a5cea1\">The peloton seems to have got on top of things with the gap beginning to come down. There is now one minute and 55 seconds splitting the leading 15 riders and the bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:29:15+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:29:15.338Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c3ae5c29-0ca3-49b9-aa1c-58e7341a1aef\">The riders are onto the first climb of the day, the Coll de la Batallola. It is 11.7km long with an average gradient of 3% and a max of 12%. It is a very uneven climb with several flat and downhill moments along the way.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b0e9579e-dad9-4421-b05b-1b5cdb5c183d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/atb7Ks2ppfpKRJy7MAJKLD.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: (L-R) Andrea Raccagni Noviero of Italy and Team Soudal Quick-Step, Rudy Molard of France and Team Groupama - FDJ United, Ramses Debruyne of Belgium and Team Alpecin-Premier Tech and Damien Howson of Australia and Team Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling lead the breakaway during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:31:45+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:31:45.358Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-100km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-5eb53f5f-7c32-4f72-a9fc-782ae4f0c0bf\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break are just 4km from the top of the climb where Ciccone will likely take maximum points. The gap back to the peloton is still dropping with it currently at one minute and 35 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:38:22+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:38:22.901Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-eb94a193-4893-4d11-9f17-f96635bf0f3a\">Just 1km from the top with 3, 2 and 1 points available. Ciccone will go 1 point behind Veistroffer if he takes the 3 at the top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:38:41+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:38:41.620Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0c9eb0ba-9440-4f48-afdc-6ab146d43d1b\">The gap to the peloton has grown slightly to one minute and 50 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:42:17+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:42:17.273Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-351cb473-1506-40dd-ae94-79b14f145c6a\">Visma-Lease a Bike are intent on controlling the peloton for Vingegaard. He seems keen on taking another stage win today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:43:02+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:43:02.650Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-255e2da4-b4fb-4cf9-bccd-a536f9e99bee\">Tao Geoghegan-Hart (Lidl-Trek) becomes the fourth rider to abandon the race today after Pidcock, Hessmann and Kuzmin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:49:52+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:49:52.758Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ab1faec2-ae35-4cbe-98a9-7ec5542ac858\">The race is well beyond the top of the Coll de la Batallola now. No results given just yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:51:43+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:51:43.457Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8d312a1f-cfc3-4e72-a87a-9f461b67f208\">If Ciccone did take the win on that last KOM, he will be a point behind Veistroffer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:55:26+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:55:26.842Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-kom-coll-de-la-batallola\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-coll-de-la-batallola\"><span>KOM (Coll de la Batallola)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-291893ce-38f8-4835-b984-8f9e71def5c7\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Ciccone (LTK) 3pts<br \/>2. Soler (UAD) 2pts<br \/>3. Quintana (MOV) 1pt<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Ciccone now just needs 2 points to take the lead in the KOM standings. The next climb has 26 points available for the first over the top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:57:08+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:57:08.979Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-313c4f97-405f-4add-9b48-1a3c08594f5c\">The riders are now well on their way to the next climb, the toughest of the day, the 15.1km long Coll de Pradell with an average gradient of 6.5% and a maximum kick of 18%, it is one of just two Especial climbs in this year&#8217;s race after yesterday&#8217;s ascent of La Molina. Vallter 2000 would&#8217;ve been a third, but that was cancelled.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:57:34+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:57:34.188Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f5d95ee7-89e6-4c5a-a592-3c249abb9e57\">The break has two minutes over the peloton again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:01:37+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:01:37.939Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2d5b874f-14bd-4b1a-ac3f-1187f2feab79\">The gap is stuck around one minute 50 seconds to two minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:03:30+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:03:30.071Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-07476a4f-c8d9-4959-b9b8-14f8a14568fb\">The breakaway are about to start the next climb, the Coll de Pradell.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:11:13+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:11:13.696Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-70km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-c38d2fcb-197c-46f3-9292-c41b77d058b8\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Visma-Lease a Bike seem to have complete control on this breakaway. NSN seem interested to be near the front as well for George Bennett who finished 15th yesterday and sits 14th in GC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:15:27+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:15:27.316Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f7764fe1-65d5-4289-8f50-8a07e20b7878\">Visma-Lease a Bike are doing a terrific job of controlling things today.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c4247c6-c950-4a17-a61e-ae3ea62254b6\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DyVbc5ji27XN4M7uGePhuN.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike - Green Leader Jersey (L) competes during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:19:05+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:19:05.219Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-33e4e283-2148-4931-9a2a-d683edeafd49\">The team cars are being taken out of the gap despite the peloton being said to be two minutes behind the break. Visma-Lease a Bike are riding hard behind, though.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:22:24+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:22:24.912Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-5f4fe45c-0db0-40c7-b09a-94daaf051baa\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Marc Soler (UAD)<br \/>Byron Munton (MAP)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Cattaneo leads the chasing group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:27:20+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:27:20.401Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-684b3f60-09af-494a-aaa6-15835b4ed03c\">Soler and Munton have about 10 seconds on the chasing group with 5km to the top of the climb.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-337ab2d4-ab4c-42cd-bbe3-4c6be6764ca8\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hia9JfLVtVJa5c3jM7tx5J.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: (L-R) Byron Munton of South Africa and Team Modern Adventure Pro Cycling and Marc Soler of Spain and UAE Team Emirates - XRG compete in the breakaway during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:28:23+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:28:23.619Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bf7fbb55-7c3a-472b-85b1-21616f499af3\">The chasing group is breaking up as they try and get back to Soler and Munton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:30:37+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:30:37.502Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d1887e10-1bf9-4c04-a562-aa58b8deeb2e\">Visma-Lease a Bike down to just two riders with Vingegaard. Maybe the race leader is looking to launch early.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:32:43+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:32:43.417Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3430419b-17d1-4dbd-ac3e-bf17955d227a\">Soler distances Munton as Ciccone and Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng launch to try and bridge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:36:15+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:36:15.642Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8c9b2dbd-f26e-4faf-bf56-a0a76eb2faf0\">Carapaz joins Ciccone and Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng. They are 25&#8243; off Soler out front. Munton in between them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:36:50+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:36:50.281Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ab0ec70b-3496-44d6-8943-46f85dcfd910\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG losing riders all the time in the peloton. Adria Pericas and Brandon McNulty at the back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:38:53+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:38:53.317Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d5f49302-eafd-47f1-95a2-601d871dd47b\">Carlos Rodriguez (Ineos Grenadiers) is dropped from the peloton. Potentially still suffering after his crash at Paris-Nice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:41:00+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:41:00.432Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5d1de761-2851-48e7-95e8-fbbccaf0442c\">Ciccone joins Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng, Carapaz and Munton in the chase group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:42:33+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:42:33.283Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-49927234-2d1a-49f9-b0ec-9a21019e5d1a\">Jo\u00e3o Almeida (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) losing touch with the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:43:29+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:43:29.340Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dd537eff-c241-4e28-82ed-3ca9e939ed59\">Soler has been caught by Ciccone, Carapaz and Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng with Munton going out the back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:44:52+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:44:52.631Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-33ecd0ba-624e-43a3-9826-b06a309736aa\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Cian Uijtdebroeks (Movistar)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Belgian goes clear and is picking up riders from the breakaway. He doesn&#8217;t have too much of a gap on the Nordhagen led peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:48:29+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:48:29.078Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4c686545-b684-47db-a051-0e9ce3792ba5\">That was a photo finish over the top of the Coll de Pradell between Soler and Ciccone. Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng and Carapaz come in behind them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:49:26+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:49:26.879Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c320a38e-37ee-4dcf-b082-c0e007b087c4\">In between the break and the peloton are Quintana on his own at 30 seconds and Uijtdebroeks at one minute 15 seconds then the peloton is at one and a half minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:56:09+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:56:09.720Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2ef6e74a-be69-438f-8d22-131a86814bdd\">Ciccone has gone solo on the descent and is absolutely flying.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:56:38+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:56:38.939Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c544799a-a9b4-4ea9-8897-ff1b3ffbd74f\">Meanwhile, Quintana has bridged to the group of Soler, Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng and Carapaz.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:58:39+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:58:39.334Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-50km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-67b4068f-110c-4a31-93ea-534c415cdde4\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton are now one minute and 39 seconds on Ciccone out front. The Italian has about 5 seconds on the Soler group.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Quintana didn&#8217;t join them, he is further down the road about to be caught by the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:59:16+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:59:16.143Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0cfe5887-8ca0-46e7-b6d2-0218a96b3c90\">Ciccone has been reabsorbed by Soler, Carapaz and Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng. They are one minute and 46 seconds in front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:02:08+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:02:08.562Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-kom-coll-de-sabadell\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-coll-de-sabadell\"><span>KOM (Coll de Sabadell)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-30eaf6e2-3f5a-4e94-a346-bceb7b306604\">1. Soler (UAD) 26pts<br \/>2. Ciccone (LTK) 20pts<br \/>3. Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng (IGD) 16pts<br \/>4. Carapaz (EFE) 14pts<br \/>5. Munton (MAP) 12pts<br \/>6. Quintana (MOV) 10pts<br \/>7. Uijtdebroeks (MOV) 8pts<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Ciccone now leads the KOM standings by five points over Soler.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:06:43+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:06:43.026Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-intermediate-sprint-pedraforca\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-pedraforca\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Pedraforca)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b0d1bf47-d56e-418f-baf9-a5eb4e10c867\">1. Ciccone (LTK) 3pts 3&#8243;<br \/>2. Soler (UAD) 2pts 2&#8243;<br \/>3. Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng (IGD) 1pt 1&#8243;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:09:51+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:09:51.897Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4b4b4f7c-1c83-4b89-b83c-7250d85d22c5\">Munton has been caught by the peloton leaving just the front four out front with a gap of one minute of 38 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:11:01+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:11:01.923Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-87262e5e-46d8-436f-ae01-2840c813aa21\">The riders are descending to the penultimate climb of the day, the Collada de Sant Isidre. 5km long with an average of 8.4% and a max kick of 15%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:18:32+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:18:32.657Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0e241dcc-b1dd-4675-b2d6-fdd80ec45068\">Onto the Collada de Sant Isidre goes the break. Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng, Carapaz, Ciccone and Soler have just under a minute and a half on the peloton with 32km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:21:33+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:21:33.990Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-44841b04-6c32-477c-855a-81a203ecbf39\">Multiple teams compete for the lead of the peloton onto the climb with Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, Ineos Grenadiers, Visma-Lease a Bike, NSN and Decathlon-CMA CGM all on the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:23:49+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:23:49.571Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-261d427b-6131-438a-81f9-6b9b0d3cd838\">Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe take over pacing in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:24:21+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:24:21.922Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-d13ca3ef-8051-492d-b01f-de400c1d965a\">Ciccone and Carapaz launch with Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng and Soler can&#8217;t follow for the moment with 3km to the top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:24:46+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:24:46.817Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fafee116-89de-4c2b-b93e-1c28f1bba795\">The gap to the peloton is now under a minute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:25:28+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:25:28.426Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-98c6053c-f766-4f5e-9200-7a0f7b880de6\">Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng and Soler are slowly working their way back to Ciccone and Carapaz.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:26:08+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:26:08.165Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-410f4ef9-9470-4a5c-a3b3-6c5ed62fc376\">Enric Mas (Movistar) losing touch with the peloton. He has teammate, Einer Rubio, working with him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:27:12+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:27:12.719Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ddacd939-b202-43ad-a4f8-d055d47b9415\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Ciccone goes again!<\/p>\n<p>Carapaz isn&#8217;t dropped, though. He is slowly coming back. Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng and Soler both starting to fade. 2km from the top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:27:53+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:27:53.112Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-aed13500-c738-4a2b-995a-f3f9f2e967e6\">Ciccone does now properly drop Carapaz, Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng and Soler.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:28:23+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:28:23.952Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-dd8c6c0a-5a15-40b3-b5aa-f5f2e7c29975\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Oscar Onley (Ineos Grenadiers)<\/p>\n<p>The British rider can now bridge to Embret Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-fd75aa2d-465c-4548-a5a8-e83d0a52d128\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uLSPw5NecmBviyZLvVJaoj.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Oscar Onley of Great Britain and Team INEOS Grenadiers attacks during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:30:47+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:30:47.729Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-fcfe3012-4679-4a36-ae94-90c2f36e711c\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Florian Lipowitz (RBH)<br \/>Lenny Martinez (TBV)<br \/>Felix Gall (DCT)<br \/>Valentin Paret-Peintre (SOQ)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They catch Onley but the peloton stayed with them as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:31:10+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:31:10.446Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-051f4a60-af80-48e4-9d40-29090af445f4\">Evenepoel now working for Lipowitz on the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-bf082e01-d8c0-4ec1-ab02-4fb4a50aff4b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DbaHR5FrpsfZGQvxnNxjg7.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Florian Lipowitz of Germany and Remco Evenepoel of Belgium and Team Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe lead in the chase group during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:32:26+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:32:26.512Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-be777d7f-f90f-4a26-8489-c195be20e71d\">Landa, Kuss, Hindley and others all being dropped by the Evenepoel led GC group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:34:18+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:34:18.376Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-301a7b64-bcd8-48ff-b199-b7d1bda070d7\">Ciccone goes over the top and secures the KOM jersey for the final stage tomorrow. Carapaz, Soler and Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng all in the gap but the peloton are only 42 seconds behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:34:41+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:34:41.737Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-29d506c1-ba68-43f5-8126-967171886c82\">Only about 15 riders left in the GC group led by Evenepoel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:37:17+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:37:17.366Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-02e05775-a0f4-479d-b330-f46f6ac2b735\">Enjoying our live race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go! <strong>Find out more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:37:51+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:37:51.823Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bde82c0d-37b7-401e-b67b-43d219af4d08\">Evenepoel is really pressing hard on this descent and has whittled the group down to about seven riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:39:17+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:39:17.994Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-kom-collada-de-sant-isidre\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-collada-de-sant-isidre\"><span>KOM (Collada de Sant Isidre)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ef8789d2-3738-4b10-a2e0-b65657aaccc9\">1. Ciccone (LTK) 10pts<br \/>2. Soler (UAD) 8pts<br \/>3. Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng (IGD) 6pts<br \/>4. Carapaz (EFE) 4pts<br \/>5. Evenepoel (RBH) 2pts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:43:21+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:43:21.757Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4e7cac5c-8874-4cf8-bf5d-e6a5d3324523\">Evenepoel is splitting the group further with riders like Uijtdebroeks and Onley struggling to follow the pace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:44:11+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:44:11.360Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b8162784-4c14-4da4-ae51-90db9cc227e7\">Riccitello is another rider who has been gapped by the pace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:45:38+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:45:38.554Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1e2f28b5-d68e-434a-ac30-7991445695ad\">Felix Gall, second overall, is out of the back along with Mattias Skjelmose.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:46:47+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:46:47.783Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bd2e3644-b972-4c99-8715-632f63b707c1\">The breakaway has been caught. Ciccone has dropped through the group to try and support Skjelmose but Afonso Eulalio is drilling the pace out front for his Bahrain Victorious leader, Lenny Martinez.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:54:02+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:54:02.612Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-10km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-7c4a9b2c-b2b3-4627-ab31-b3f47e520c13\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Despite Ciccone&#8217;s best efforts, Skjelmose and Gall are 50 seconds behind the peloton led by Evenepoel and Eulalio.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:56:19+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:56:19.649Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d4f13707-2a16-4f6e-ab22-c848834c0e5a\"><strong>Leaders<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vingegaard (TVL)<br \/>Lipowitz (RBH)<br \/>Martinez (TBV)<br \/>Paret-Peitre (SOQ)<br \/>Evenepoel (RBH)<br \/>Carapaz (EFE)<br \/>Eulalio (TBV)<\/p>\n<p>They are 58 seconds ahead of Gall, Skjelmose, Soler and Ciccone. Onley is even further back with Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng waiting for him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:57:15+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:57:15.974Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-aa8b9371-a976-43bf-995f-8ce95ffeebc9\">Gall was so impressive on the final climb yesterday but all that effort has come to naught thanks to the descent of the last climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:58:13+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:58:13.368Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b66667c5-ee26-4556-8740-aaeb82f8e722\">The riders are coming back into the start town of Berga after four hours of racing under their belt. There is an intermediate sprint before the finale climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:59:49+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:59:49.929Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-intermediate-sprint-berga\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-berga\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Berga)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-afdb5d87-57ef-4000-95ce-6fd0d29faa31\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Martinez (TBV) 3pts 3&#8243;<br \/>2. Vingegaard (TVL) 2pts 2&#8243;<br \/>3. Lipowitz (RBH) 1pt 1&#8243;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7acc54f7-743f-450e-af8e-42eb041891e3\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mmCW7SriXrDqh6nCFwYAZZ.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: (L-R) Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike - Green Leader Jersey and Lenny Martinez of France and Team Bahrain - Victorious - Orange Best Young Rider Jersey compete in the breakaway during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:01:16+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:01:16.223Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-19e5b4a7-edd2-4b55-b820-999cf0b54397\">Martinez moving comfortably into second overall but it will all be decided on this final climb to the Santuari de Queralt. 5.9km with an average gradient of 7% and a max of 15%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:02:07+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:02:07.741Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-994fe265-77bb-4fa1-962c-9e2b77351459\">Carapaz now starting to drift off the back on one of the introductory steep sections. Afonso Eulalio has also gone out of the back after doing a huge effort for Martinez.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:03:15+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:03:15.029Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-5km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-19438f30-3de7-442e-818e-9fe7cf026d11\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong>Leaders<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vingegaard (TVL)<br \/>Martinez (TBV)<br \/>Lipowitz (RBH)<br \/>Paret-Peintre (SOQ)<br \/>Evenepoel (RBH)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There is now one minute and 28 seconds to Gall and Skjelmose.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:06:06+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:06:06.880Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d1dc9088-0263-4b65-857a-24b182c25179\">3km to go and Evenepoel still leads this group of five with his teammate, Lipowitz, sat on his wheel.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5481ea94-f927-4898-940d-5464f74c63d7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XMxURzeN5n7NcxzbduuXZj.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: (L-R) Florian Lipowitz of Germany, Remco Evenepoel of Belgium and Team Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe and Lenny Martinez of France and Team Bahrain - Victorious - Orange Best Young Rider Jersey compete in the breakaway during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:07:13+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:07:13.200Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5526c7ac-74b4-436d-92a9-ffd97488771c\">Lipowitz tried to let Evenepoel go clear for a stage win but Vingegaard was having absolutely none of it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:08:11+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:08:11.118Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ec242476-fdad-43ae-8e29-ff535382daeb\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vingegaard<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Just a seated acceleration from the race leader. Immediately drops Evenepoel with Paret-Peintre losing touch as well.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-130fc2ae-c044-4f97-9299-58fbeafa6083\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YaNnKy9oGD3FyqbzLAN7be.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Stage winner Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike - Green Leader Jersey attacks in the breakaway during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:09:19+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:09:19.240Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-5cfad7ad-b1a9-475b-912a-e48b57e5e119\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vingegaard<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">That was more like it! He accelerates out of the saddle and leaves Lipowitz and Martinez behind. However, the German is recovering well with Martinez but they have started messing around and that sees Vingegaard go clear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:10:22+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:10:22.832Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-flamme-rouge\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-flamme-rouge\"><span>Flamme Rouge!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-6b334bea-a523-48ee-84c7-6a9c15131506\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vingegaard solo but Lipowitz and Martinez are riding well and aren&#8217;t miles behind the race leader. They&#8217;re about seven seconds behind him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:12:04+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:12:04.652Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-06a54eac-08c7-48bb-b8a4-b6648a857a14\">Vingegaard has 15 seconds now on Lipowitz and Martinez, 28 seconds back to Evenepoel with Paret-Peintre settled in between them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:12:43+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:12:43.216Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d1b9de86-335c-45ac-91d0-7b50508c0b54\">500 metres to go for Vingegaard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:13:34+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:13:34.294Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5562eea3-c1c5-4e60-ba0b-e48478c9ec38\">Jonas Vingegaard wins stage 6 of Volta a Catalunya 2026.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-0e6b1245-ee3e-408f-8a6a-6e3025f7fd37\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ksH22bu9SS63SErQgVLwCe.jpg\" alt=\"Jonas Vingegaard wins stage 6 at Volta a Cataluya on mountaintop finish in Queralt\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:14:48+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:14:48.462Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cdf9ed1b-0a78-41f5-b7eb-6ed8de2a18ba\">Lenny Martinez takes an important second on the day ahead of Florian Lipowitz with Valentin Paret-Peintre, Remco Evenepoel and Richard Carapaz all coming in behind them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:39:59+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:39:59.189Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f654f370-f1fa-4ab8-8458-9ae0fad84fcd\">Vingegaard now extends his lead to Martinez out to 1&#8217;22&#8221; with Lipowitz a further 8&#8243; behind the Frenchman. Paret-Peintre and Evenepoel also move up a space with Gall dropping down to 6th after a disappointing finale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:42:37+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:42:37.914Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c867712e-32e3-4ee7-b11b-64437595c6cc\">Gall started the day in 2nd place overall at just 57&#8243; behind Vingegaard. He ends it in 6th at 3&#8217;17&#8221; behind the Dane.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8becb87a-dc56-4d01-ac87-402da5b642f9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3tkgBQrKD63ViJumXr2is6.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: (L-R) Felix Gall of Austria and Team Decathlon CMA CGM and Mattias Skjelmose of Denmark and Team Lidl - Trek cross the finish line during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:51:19+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:51:19.312Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-edd4ccdc-131a-4a36-a26d-c31cdff6fc42\">Podium prizes are definitely getting weirder&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-08bc4ab3-4b24-4a10-bd8e-94443594a00a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fyYuBVf4VqdKcW5iuXMAtF.jpg\" alt=\"Team Visma-Lease a bike&amp;#039;s Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard celebrates on the podium with the trophy after winning the sixth stage of the 2026 &amp;#039;Volta a Catalunya&amp;#039; cycling tour of Catalonia, a 158 km race between Berga and the Sanctuary of La Mare de Deu de Queralt in Berga, on March 28, 2026. (Photo by Josep LAGO \/ AFP)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:53:07+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:53:07.772Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e0e3c8cb-7c4f-4a5e-a7e9-f974b8808ac3\">Vingegaard, of course, keeps his white and green leaders jersey going into the final day in Barcelona.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-63d59cb2-6ffc-4da9-86c7-727d8bb2c16c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2BAV9cCCR7V8RK4KEJi56S.jpg\" alt=\"Team Visma-Lease a bike&amp;#039;s Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard celebrates on the podium after winning the sixth stage of the 2026 &amp;#039;Volta a Catalunya&amp;#039; cycling tour of Catalonia, a 158 km race between Berga and the Sanctuary of La Mare de Deu de Queralt in Berga, on March 28, 2026. (Photo by Josep LAGO \/ AFP)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:54:58+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:54:58.719Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f0a70c07-df14-46c1-af92-c1975bd10cf5\">For the first time in the race, Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarche) is now the KOM leader! The white and red jersey is passed on to Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-Trek).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a9f8b72f-a992-4c1c-b70a-e97b59b18cd4\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fTUCXpUjVrQMB33AHdG4Pb.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Giulio Ciccone of Italy and Team Lidl - Trek celebrates at podium as Red Mountain Jersey winner during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:57:01+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:57:01.411Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ec60f9e6-f088-4cf4-b0f8-34165d6d273f\">Lenny Martinez (Bahrain Victorious) keeps the white and orange best young rider jersey by 3&#8217;58&#8221; over Cian Uijtdebroeks (Movistar).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-0ca92399-4591-4c16-8ed3-ecea6a0fa53c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUtxafbRVAL2hxY3iSM8E.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Lenny Martinez of France and Team Bahrain - Victorious - Orange Best Young Rider Jersey celebrates at podium during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:58:48+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:58:48.974Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-31fed166-70d4-432e-927e-319b644782d2\">Ciccone also took the most combative rider prize for a second day in a row. This time, someone got the news to him before he left as he didn&#8217;t attend the podium yesterday and was given a hefty fine for it!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-94e3f59c-fa65-41c3-a12f-95283d3f2389\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QBFGKHVy5mKMazAVS7Rj4E.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Giulio Ciccone of Italy and Team Lidl - Trek celebrates at podium as most combative rider prize winner during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T17:07:04+00:00\">2026-03-28T17:07:04.198Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-30e01752-548d-4457-9577-54ed431e184e\">And finally, after finishing 26&#8217;39&#8221; behind Vingegaard, the points jersey of Dorian Godon (Ineos Grenadiers) is confirmed for another day. He leads Vingegaard by just two points going into the final day!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6bd6efb5-4c96-4d53-8f73-0ab230703fdb\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k46xQkzPersvJxLq7SJ4yJ.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Dorian Godon of France and Team INEOS Grenadiers - Blue Points Jersey celebrates at podium during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. 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(Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" class=\"block-image-ads hero-image w-full\" data-component-name=\"Image\"><figcaption class=\"mt-2\"> <span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: \u00a9 Getty Images)<\/span><br \/>\n<\/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=\"elk-e8b0707e-10a5-41dd-984f-3b105b5bac79\"><strong>Volta a Catalunya 2026 Preview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><strong>Volta a Catalunya 2026 Route<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-fb66eb2a-59bf-48d7-8f4a-2369087b827b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pGxV3H6Mb7iRa2FhMWntoJ.png\" alt=\"Profiles of the 2026 Volta a Catalunya stages\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Stage 6 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Volta a Catalunya)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"elk-results\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-results\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-d4c21f8f-098b-41fe-b36b-7ba74123f951-0\"><strong>Volta a Catalunya: Jonas Vingegaard takes back-to-back wins on stage 6 atop summit finish in Queralt, increases race lead<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-66b7fec5-40da-41d8-94fd-0ab36cde1a74\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a>\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 <i class=\"fa fa-refresh\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div id=\"ad-unit-1\" class=\"ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:LiveReportUpdater\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<p id=\"elk-8e814c04-4040-4f7c-bd21-c260fc662626\">Sign on and rider presentation is well underway in Berga. The race does a huge loop today and we will see Berga again right before the final climb to the Santuari de Queralt the finish of the stage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f695443c-0b16-4d6d-b4fa-c99377c82036\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sEbro3vqvk3fp4NxKHLSdV.jpg\" alt=\"BERGA, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Haoyu Su of China and Team XDS Astana prior to the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Berga, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mid-article-leaderboard\" class=\"ad-unit sm:hidden block\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T09:56:24+00:00\">2026-03-28T09:56:24.539Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9a6054c0-d28c-4379-850c-a700166d0be6\">Hola and welcome to the penultimate stage of the Volta a Catalunya 2026 live here on <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>&#8216; live report page.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T09:57:31+00:00\">2026-03-28T09:57:31.813Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0ad1316c-bfe0-4928-912a-136e04d9c3a4\">Let&#8217;s take a look back at the amazing action of the first summit finish yesterday with our post race report&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Volta a Catalunya: Jonas Vingegaard dominates stage 5 mountaintop finish to Coll de Pal for solo victory<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e6465b61-0f9b-482f-bd99-aecca42d1255\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DgvHgzcJviF7nsZBdAJJV9.jpg\" alt=\"LA MOLINA, SPAIN - MARCH 27: Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 5 a 155.3km stage from La Seu d&amp;amp;amp;apos;Urgell to La Molina\/Coll de Pal 2109m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 27, 2026 in La Molina, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T09:59:34+00:00\">2026-03-28T09:59:34.168Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0d9721b6-1f6c-4c1e-884e-cc59cdc4515e\">It was a very scary finale descent for Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) as he midjudged a corner and fell into a ravine.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I was drinking on the descent and misjudged a corner,&#8221; Pidcock said in a team press release. &#8220;I overshot it and went down the ravine. It was like one of these horror crashes you see, but I&#8217;m very lucky that I am OK.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I&#8217;ll go for a check, but I think I&#8217;m OK.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I am lucky I could talk on the radio. I was far from the road, and nobody knew I was there. I&#8217;m happy I could finish the stage.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8216;Today I lost a life for sure&#8217; &#8211; Tom Pidcock &#8216;OK&#8217; after crashing into a ravine in the Volta a Catalunya out of sight of race<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b2f2a89b-aa5f-485c-b2bc-530bacc4b1fa\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gcWrEqGN7MV4UyHkTaW2v4.jpg\" alt=\"LA MOLINA, SPAIN - MARCH 27: Thomas Pidcock of Great Britain and Team Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling reacts after the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 5 a 155.3km stage from La Seu d&amp;amp;amp;apos;Urgell to La Molina\/Coll de Pal 2109m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 27, 2026 in La Molina, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T10:01:59+00:00\">2026-03-28T10:01:59.461Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-aace8ee3-bb10-40c2-b7a8-fd61324c0c52\">It was a mixed day in the GC fight for Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe as their big name leader, Remco Evenepoel, faltered on La Molina. However, their other GC man, Florian Lipowitz, shone brightly and finished fourth on the day and is well in the fight for a GC podium. His first since his surprise podium finish at last year&#8217;s Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8216;No reason to panic&#8217; \u2013 Remco Evenepoel drops down Volta a Catalunya standings as Florian Lipowitz closes in on podium<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-241b2e40-3f42-404d-87d5-9cf516ac3597\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7daaDk8MCNriTqMMRKTqhW.jpg\" alt=\"LA MOLINA, SPAIN - MARCH 27: (L-R) Florian Lipowitz of Germany and Remco Evenepoel of Belgium and Team Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe compete during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 5 a 155.3km stage from La Seu d&amp;#039;Urgell to La Molina\/Coll de Pal 2109m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 27, 2026 in La Molina, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T10:03:43+00:00\">2026-03-28T10:03:43.543Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fd281f27-0a83-4793-b838-e004b1bdc8cd\">Patrick Lefevere has voiced his opinion on his former rider, Evenepoel, yet again saying how the Belgian star should focus on one-day races rather than week long stage races and Grand Tours&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8216;It may well turn out that he&#8217;s a one-day rider&#8217; \u2013 Former manager Patrick Lefevere questions Remco Evenepoel&#8217;s racing priorities<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-259f33a5-c258-44c6-a80c-d9c5608a68cf\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M4LHVEvz6Ex8kW2Xj923hn.jpg\" alt=\"VILA-SECA, SPAIN - MARCH 25: (L-R) Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike and Remco Evenepoel of Belgium and Team Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe compete in the breakaway during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 3 a 159.4km stage from Mont-roig del Camp to Vila-seca \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 25, 2026 in Vila-seca, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T10:06:56+00:00\">2026-03-28T10:06:56.149Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-57fa3295-ef5e-460b-b018-c68d691018f2\">But onto today, it is the final mountain stage. The riders will roll out of Berga and head across the 158.2km route that takes in four categorised climbs, including the Especial climb of the Coll de Pradell, as well as two intermediate sprints and a summit finish on the category 1 ascent of the Queralt.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders have 3614 metres of climbing to do but the first climb, the Coll de la Batallola, doesn&#8217;t top out until after 60km of riding has been completed.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-78255128-4a71-410a-a89e-8bae0855a8d7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pGxV3H6Mb7iRa2FhMWntoJ.png\" alt=\"Profiles of the 2026 Volta a Catalunya stages\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Volta a Catalunya)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T10:11:12+00:00\">2026-03-28T10:11:12.773Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ec51c0e5-075b-46a6-a4c5-40e662dcd07a\">Two riders didn&#8217;t start yesterday and six didn&#8217;t finish. They were:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Derek Gee-West (Lidl-Trek)<br \/>Noah Hobbs (EF Edcuation-EasyPost)<br \/>Noa Isidore (Decathlon-CMA CGM)<br \/>Sam Bennett (Pinarello-Q36.5)<br \/>Mathieu Kockelmann (Lotto-Intermarche)<br \/>Kieran Haug (Modern Adventure)}<br \/>Alexey Lutsenko (NSN)<br \/>Nico Denz (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T10:14:28+00:00\">2026-03-28T10:14:28.859Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b00a518a-ff63-4340-8aa8-4c22fae06517\"><strong>Jerseys after stage 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">GC &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard (TVL)<br \/>Points &#8211; Dorian Godon (IGD)<br \/>KOM &#8211; Baptiste Veistroffer (LOI)<br \/>Youth &#8211; Lenny Martinez (TBV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">For the first time in the race this year, all the riders that own the jersey will wear it as no-one leads in multiple classifications anymore such as Godon in GC and points of Veistroffer in KOM and points.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-401c6646-db40-4134-9504-c7a9e1f333b5\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jKtwMPaAtwn8uf7RT7iuGj.jpg\" alt=\"Stage winner Team Visma-Lease a bike&amp;#039;s Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard celebrates on the podium after becoming the new overall ranking leader after the fifth stage of the 2026 Volta a Catalunya cycling tour of Catalonia, a 155,5 km race between La Seu d&amp;#039;Urgell and La Molina ski resort in Alp, on March 27, 2026. (Photo by Josep LAGO \/ AFP)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T10:35:24+00:00\">2026-03-28T10:35:24.839Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c625318c-c861-4662-a78d-47725f882977\">One rider also not starting today is Pidcock with a &#8220;ballooned knee&#8221;. The Yorkshireman voices his frustration on not being able to race the final climb of yesterday with the best and not being able to carry on this weekend, but apparently he will need &#8220;a bit of time for it to heal&#8221; after crashing on the final descent of yesterday&#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"instagram-embed\" id=\"elk-DWbK_UECE0O\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version=\"6\">\n<p>A post shared by Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team (@q36.5_procycling)<\/p>\n<p>A photo posted by on <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T11:15:00+00:00\">2026-03-28T11:15:00.688Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bc2c6b5f-750a-403c-9b33-6de6d1e81898\">The neutral start is due to happen in about half an hour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T11:19:44+00:00\">2026-03-28T11:19:44.638Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3edbefb0-1384-4953-be44-dc9c8afe1be3\">Some more info about Pidcock after he annouced on Pinarello-Q36.5&#8217;s Instagram that he has left the race with a damaged knee that will see him out for some time&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8216;We did everything to try to make it&#8217; &#8211; Tom Pidcock pulls out of the Volta a Catalunya with injuries from stage 5 crash<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-fa788ec1-579c-4506-a70b-cbfb5c3ea51f\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h7k5aiSnWn5qZvgpSqJGjC.jpg\" alt=\"Volta a Catalunya stage 5: Tom Pidcock finishes the race\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T11:41:47+00:00\">2026-03-28T11:41:47.156Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-aa90d103-123b-4e65-aca1-428d9eff1957\">With about five minutes to the start of the neutralised zone, Vingegaard and everyone else have signed on for the day. Will the new race leader continue the dominance he showed yesterday with another win today?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b409f99d-62a4-43ef-867f-736f29d72564\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/McvNrUkujubWg5wgAhN5ba.jpg\" alt=\"BERGA, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike - Green Leader Jersey prior to the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Berga, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T11:44:35+00:00\">2026-03-28T11:44:35.137Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1e2600f6-b4bb-4e0e-9182-75e6bc2c926c\">The riders roll out of the start in the centre of Berga and begin the neutral zone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T11:53:28+00:00\">2026-03-28T11:53:28.289Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-59bddd63-825e-40ed-b633-647329e2e13a\">Pidcock is the only non-starter but six riders didn&#8217;t finish yesterday so the peloton is down to just 146 riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T11:57:48+00:00\">2026-03-28T11:57:48.256Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-507c0bf6-5e40-4ac2-892f-9b3f8e78a26a\">The race start appears to be a touch delayed. Riders having some issues with their bikes, no doubt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T11:59:46+00:00\">2026-03-28T11:59:46.388Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-crash\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-crash\"><span>Crash<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-0dd88892-ffcc-488f-a5f9-93b3f6e1a687\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Michel Hessmann (Movistar)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The rider from Movistar crashed in the neutral zone, delaying the start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:01:16+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:01:16.086Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0b0275c6-bbad-42b2-bab4-6b463e9cdca4\"><strong>The race has been stopped.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">No reason for it just yet. The crash of the Movistar rider is the only information that has come through so far.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:05:50+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:05:50.647Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-158-2km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-158-2km-to-go\"><span>158.2km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ec104da3-7f81-4fd3-9ce1-33ae842933d9\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Racing begins after a brief stop for the riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:07:33+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:07:33.515Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3754d90a-b140-4ba1-904e-dc8cb8cd9a4d\">No attacks have gone off the front of the bunch just yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:13:40+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:13:40.237Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5e5e2a51-8e35-4609-8cb7-baae019c8d76\">A few kilometres in a no-one has blinked first and made an acceleration just yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:16:22+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:16:22.299Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-db134486-9f7a-4e25-aa43-c6d2e7d4b044\">The race was stopped so that the ambulance to take Michel Hessmann to hospital. The Movistar rider crashed in the neutral zone and required a neck brace and stretcher to get him into the ambulance and to be taken to hospital.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">We wish the German all the best and hope that he has a smooth recovery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:18:11+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:18:11.678Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-4557aaa7-d0c3-429f-b7bb-121a0ccff69b\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarche)<br \/>Jonas Hvideberg (Uno-X Mobility)<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-81a75850-4157-4f6d-ac7f-ba10558c7c18\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d3E4BjVaWYgAJe36N6EpCb.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: (L-R) Jonas Hem Hvideberg of Norway and Team Uno-X Mobility and Baptiste Veistroffer of France and Team Lotto Intermarche - Red Mountain Jersey attack during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:19:16+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:19:16.646Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-019dcb54-faa3-4edf-aa23-37a5dd598c22\">The French rider now has a close rival in the KOM fight in Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-Trek), but Veistroffer has jumped first to try and take points ahead of the Italian. He is joined by Norwegian rouleur, Hvideberg. However, they only have a tiny margin on the bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:20:04+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:20:04.657Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0fdace8d-701a-41bc-8505-1dc49369a2f2\">Veistroffer and Hvideberg have been dragged back into the peloton again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:30:19+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:30:19.826Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d5068611-e76e-41e0-959a-122db7023902\">The peloton has split due to such a high pace with about 40 riders at the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:31:58+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:31:58.837Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-629eeefc-a88a-4173-9482-7732c150bcc9\">There have been several attacks but nothing is sticking at the moment.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-076a9920-0942-4df0-b719-98e76c083622\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UGZNwwz8ovnC9DwZTcmSS6.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: (L-R) Andreas Leknessund of Norway and Team Uno-X Mobility and Marcel Camprubi of Spain and Team Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling attack during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:34:38+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:34:38.347Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-16f5ae4a-7c58-4a2b-b4b3-f34c06d67bb3\">The peloton split again with 25 riders out front. However, it does appear that it is coming back together again. There is one rider from UAE Team Emirates-XRG out front on his own.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:39:18+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:39:18.022Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ce1ab8fb-8335-4dff-8f69-ea0a40502793\">The lone rider was caught but the pace continues to be high with more splits starting to form.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:40:20+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:40:20.612Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-677aca4e-7627-4e8a-a3c6-a4297c71443a\">Brandon McNulty (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) and Richard Carapaz (EF Edcuation-EasyPost) are among the riders involved in the recent attacking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:41:10+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:41:10.591Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-87d58994-948e-464f-b8d5-da59366d4394\"><strong>Vingegaard is caught in the second split<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">All of his major GC rivals in the front group. There is about 40 seconds splitting them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:43:28+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:43:28.971Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f7f61612-1a2d-43f0-87b7-d2f1b6a5f3b0\">Another abandon today, Anton Kuzmin (XDS-Astana).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:46:16+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:46:16.559Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9f9cc4db-ddaa-45a5-a2fd-c8f639bc463a\">It appears that Soudal-Quickstep are doing the majority of the damage in the peloton with Pascal Eenkhoorn trying to set up Filippo Zana to go into the break.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8ea3be72-8fa9-44ed-be69-11d849a7901a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H25E3TUtGiPpoRckKZpVt3.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Pascal Eenkhoorn of Netherlands and Team Soudal Quick-Step leads the peloton during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:47:04+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:47:04.192Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-e62d3dae-868d-4950-b133-0b197b1abb48\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Marc Soler (UAE Team Emirates-XRG)<br \/>Byron Munton (Modern Adventure)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They get a small gap with a group trying to bridge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:50:23+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:50:23.846Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d1720e37-19a4-4735-8390-a31279ef3732\"><strong>The chase group<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mattia Cattaneo (RBH)<br \/>Brandon McNulty (UAD)<br \/>Bart Lemmen (TVL)<br \/>Giulio Ciccone (LTK)<br \/>Andrea Raccagni Noviero (SOQ)<br \/>Michael Leonard (EFE)<br \/>David De La Cruz (PQT)<br \/>Nairo Quintana (MOV)<br \/>Embret Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng (IGD)<br \/>Ramses Debruyne (APT)<br \/>Andreas Leknessund (UXM)<br \/>George Steinhauser (EFE)<br \/>Jake Stewart (NSN)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">And four others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:51:04+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:51:04.104Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8f471561-821b-4126-9400-725edaa946fb\">The leaders are joined by the chase. They have about a minute on the peloton which does, once again, include Vingegaard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:53:39+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:53:39.645Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d8e1f8e5-5e64-47ce-9331-ca85d8dbbeae\">Importantly, Veistroffer has missed the move with Ciccone in the break. The KOM jersey can&#8217;t change hands on the first climb of the day but the Italian can go to just one point behind the Lotto-Intermarche rider with an Especial climb and a max of 26 points to come.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:54:37+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:54:37.446Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0e6975a9-061e-4e58-9ed3-22a60b729de8\">The break has one minute and 20 seconds on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:57:05+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:57:05.161Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-120km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ed66338a-f499-485d-b7b3-8f9203f19070\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Johannes Staune-Mittet (Decathlon-CMA CGM) managed to get across to the break to make it 15 riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:59:14+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:59:14.373Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c2b152e7-1016-4380-8f75-6135ce2fff4a\">The gap continues to grow with all the major GC teams having riders in the break. There is now two minutes and 10 seconds splitting the groups.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:00:47+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:00:47.384Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-240b0666-c3ba-4858-999b-65ddca56a8c7\">The composition of the group isn&#8217;t completely clear. Carapaz may be in there instead of Steinhauser.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:05:03+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:05:03.345Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-87e08f71-637b-4fc0-b9f7-95b870ca45fc\">An hour of racing done and the average speed is sat at 45kph. It has been a rapid start to the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:07:32+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:07:32.300Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d7446313-23b7-4dc1-8099-c56f07136b65\"><strong>Names in the lead group<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Cattaneo (RBH)<br \/>Soler (UAD) <br \/>Carapaz (EFE)<br \/>Raccagni Noviero (SOQ)<br \/>Stewart (NSN)<br \/>Lemmen (TVL)<br \/>Ciccone (LTK)<br \/>Staune-Mittet (DCT)<br \/>Debruyne (APT)<br \/>Leknessund (UXM)<br \/>Quintana (MOV)<br \/>Molard (GFC)<br \/>Howson (PQT)<br \/>Uriarte (EKP)<br \/>Munton (MAP)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:17:01+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:17:01.885Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7d168fa9-af74-4b58-9510-dade19a5cea1\">The peloton seems to have got on top of things with the gap beginning to come down. There is now one minute and 55 seconds splitting the leading 15 riders and the bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:29:15+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:29:15.338Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c3ae5c29-0ca3-49b9-aa1c-58e7341a1aef\">The riders are onto the first climb of the day, the Coll de la Batallola. It is 11.7km long with an average gradient of 3% and a max of 12%. It is a very uneven climb with several flat and downhill moments along the way.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b0e9579e-dad9-4421-b05b-1b5cdb5c183d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/atb7Ks2ppfpKRJy7MAJKLD.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: (L-R) Andrea Raccagni Noviero of Italy and Team Soudal Quick-Step, Rudy Molard of France and Team Groupama - FDJ United, Ramses Debruyne of Belgium and Team Alpecin-Premier Tech and Damien Howson of Australia and Team Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling lead the breakaway during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:31:45+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:31:45.358Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-100km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-5eb53f5f-7c32-4f72-a9fc-782ae4f0c0bf\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break are just 4km from the top of the climb where Ciccone will likely take maximum points. The gap back to the peloton is still dropping with it currently at one minute and 35 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:38:22+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:38:22.901Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-eb94a193-4893-4d11-9f17-f96635bf0f3a\">Just 1km from the top with 3, 2 and 1 points available. Ciccone will go 1 point behind Veistroffer if he takes the 3 at the top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:38:41+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:38:41.620Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0c9eb0ba-9440-4f48-afdc-6ab146d43d1b\">The gap to the peloton has grown slightly to one minute and 50 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:42:17+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:42:17.273Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-351cb473-1506-40dd-ae94-79b14f145c6a\">Visma-Lease a Bike are intent on controlling the peloton for Vingegaard. He seems keen on taking another stage win today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:43:02+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:43:02.650Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-255e2da4-b4fb-4cf9-bccd-a536f9e99bee\">Tao Geoghegan-Hart (Lidl-Trek) becomes the fourth rider to abandon the race today after Pidcock, Hessmann and Kuzmin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:49:52+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:49:52.758Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ab1faec2-ae35-4cbe-98a9-7ec5542ac858\">The race is well beyond the top of the Coll de la Batallola now. No results given just yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:51:43+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:51:43.457Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8d312a1f-cfc3-4e72-a87a-9f461b67f208\">If Ciccone did take the win on that last KOM, he will be a point behind Veistroffer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:55:26+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:55:26.842Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-kom-coll-de-la-batallola\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-coll-de-la-batallola\"><span>KOM (Coll de la Batallola)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-291893ce-38f8-4835-b984-8f9e71def5c7\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Ciccone (LTK) 3pts<br \/>2. Soler (UAD) 2pts<br \/>3. Quintana (MOV) 1pt<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Ciccone now just needs 2 points to take the lead in the KOM standings. The next climb has 26 points available for the first over the top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:57:08+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:57:08.979Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-313c4f97-405f-4add-9b48-1a3c08594f5c\">The riders are now well on their way to the next climb, the toughest of the day, the 15.1km long Coll de Pradell with an average gradient of 6.5% and a maximum kick of 18%, it is one of just two Especial climbs in this year&#8217;s race after yesterday&#8217;s ascent of La Molina. Vallter 2000 would&#8217;ve been a third, but that was cancelled.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:57:34+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:57:34.188Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f5d95ee7-89e6-4c5a-a592-3c249abb9e57\">The break has two minutes over the peloton again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:01:37+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:01:37.939Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2d5b874f-14bd-4b1a-ac3f-1187f2feab79\">The gap is stuck around one minute 50 seconds to two minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:03:30+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:03:30.071Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-07476a4f-c8d9-4959-b9b8-14f8a14568fb\">The breakaway are about to start the next climb, the Coll de Pradell.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:11:13+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:11:13.696Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-70km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-c38d2fcb-197c-46f3-9292-c41b77d058b8\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Visma-Lease a Bike seem to have complete control on this breakaway. NSN seem interested to be near the front as well for George Bennett who finished 15th yesterday and sits 14th in GC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:15:27+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:15:27.316Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f7764fe1-65d5-4289-8f50-8a07e20b7878\">Visma-Lease a Bike are doing a terrific job of controlling things today.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c4247c6-c950-4a17-a61e-ae3ea62254b6\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DyVbc5ji27XN4M7uGePhuN.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike - Green Leader Jersey (L) competes during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:19:05+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:19:05.219Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-33e4e283-2148-4931-9a2a-d683edeafd49\">The team cars are being taken out of the gap despite the peloton being said to be two minutes behind the break. Visma-Lease a Bike are riding hard behind, though.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:22:24+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:22:24.912Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-5f4fe45c-0db0-40c7-b09a-94daaf051baa\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Marc Soler (UAD)<br \/>Byron Munton (MAP)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Cattaneo leads the chasing group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:27:20+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:27:20.401Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-684b3f60-09af-494a-aaa6-15835b4ed03c\">Soler and Munton have about 10 seconds on the chasing group with 5km to the top of the climb.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-337ab2d4-ab4c-42cd-bbe3-4c6be6764ca8\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hia9JfLVtVJa5c3jM7tx5J.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: (L-R) Byron Munton of South Africa and Team Modern Adventure Pro Cycling and Marc Soler of Spain and UAE Team Emirates - XRG compete in the breakaway during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:28:23+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:28:23.619Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bf7fbb55-7c3a-472b-85b1-21616f499af3\">The chasing group is breaking up as they try and get back to Soler and Munton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:30:37+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:30:37.502Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d1887e10-1bf9-4c04-a562-aa58b8deeb2e\">Visma-Lease a Bike down to just two riders with Vingegaard. Maybe the race leader is looking to launch early.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:32:43+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:32:43.417Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3430419b-17d1-4dbd-ac3e-bf17955d227a\">Soler distances Munton as Ciccone and Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng launch to try and bridge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:36:15+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:36:15.642Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8c9b2dbd-f26e-4faf-bf56-a0a76eb2faf0\">Carapaz joins Ciccone and Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng. They are 25&#8243; off Soler out front. Munton in between them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:36:50+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:36:50.281Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ab0ec70b-3496-44d6-8943-46f85dcfd910\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG losing riders all the time in the peloton. Adria Pericas and Brandon McNulty at the back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:38:53+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:38:53.317Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d5f49302-eafd-47f1-95a2-601d871dd47b\">Carlos Rodriguez (Ineos Grenadiers) is dropped from the peloton. Potentially still suffering after his crash at Paris-Nice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:41:00+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:41:00.432Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5d1de761-2851-48e7-95e8-fbbccaf0442c\">Ciccone joins Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng, Carapaz and Munton in the chase group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:42:33+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:42:33.283Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-49927234-2d1a-49f9-b0ec-9a21019e5d1a\">Jo\u00e3o Almeida (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) losing touch with the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:43:29+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:43:29.340Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dd537eff-c241-4e28-82ed-3ca9e939ed59\">Soler has been caught by Ciccone, Carapaz and Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng with Munton going out the back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:44:52+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:44:52.631Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-33ecd0ba-624e-43a3-9826-b06a309736aa\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Cian Uijtdebroeks (Movistar)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Belgian goes clear and is picking up riders from the breakaway. He doesn&#8217;t have too much of a gap on the Nordhagen led peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:48:29+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:48:29.078Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4c686545-b684-47db-a051-0e9ce3792ba5\">That was a photo finish over the top of the Coll de Pradell between Soler and Ciccone. Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng and Carapaz come in behind them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:49:26+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:49:26.879Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c320a38e-37ee-4dcf-b082-c0e007b087c4\">In between the break and the peloton are Quintana on his own at 30 seconds and Uijtdebroeks at one minute 15 seconds then the peloton is at one and a half minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:56:09+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:56:09.720Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2ef6e74a-be69-438f-8d22-131a86814bdd\">Ciccone has gone solo on the descent and is absolutely flying.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:56:38+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:56:38.939Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c544799a-a9b4-4ea9-8897-ff1b3ffbd74f\">Meanwhile, Quintana has bridged to the group of Soler, Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng and Carapaz.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:58:39+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:58:39.334Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-50km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-67b4068f-110c-4a31-93ea-534c415cdde4\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton are now one minute and 39 seconds on Ciccone out front. The Italian has about 5 seconds on the Soler group.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Quintana didn&#8217;t join them, he is further down the road about to be caught by the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:59:16+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:59:16.143Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0cfe5887-8ca0-46e7-b6d2-0218a96b3c90\">Ciccone has been reabsorbed by Soler, Carapaz and Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng. They are one minute and 46 seconds in front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:02:08+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:02:08.562Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-kom-coll-de-sabadell\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-coll-de-sabadell\"><span>KOM (Coll de Sabadell)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-30eaf6e2-3f5a-4e94-a346-bceb7b306604\">1. Soler (UAD) 26pts<br \/>2. Ciccone (LTK) 20pts<br \/>3. Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng (IGD) 16pts<br \/>4. Carapaz (EFE) 14pts<br \/>5. Munton (MAP) 12pts<br \/>6. Quintana (MOV) 10pts<br \/>7. Uijtdebroeks (MOV) 8pts<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Ciccone now leads the KOM standings by five points over Soler.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:06:43+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:06:43.026Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-intermediate-sprint-pedraforca\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-pedraforca\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Pedraforca)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b0d1bf47-d56e-418f-baf9-a5eb4e10c867\">1. Ciccone (LTK) 3pts 3&#8243;<br \/>2. Soler (UAD) 2pts 2&#8243;<br \/>3. Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng (IGD) 1pt 1&#8243;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:09:51+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:09:51.897Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4b4b4f7c-1c83-4b89-b83c-7250d85d22c5\">Munton has been caught by the peloton leaving just the front four out front with a gap of one minute of 38 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:11:01+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:11:01.923Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-87262e5e-46d8-436f-ae01-2840c813aa21\">The riders are descending to the penultimate climb of the day, the Collada de Sant Isidre. 5km long with an average of 8.4% and a max kick of 15%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:18:32+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:18:32.657Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0e241dcc-b1dd-4675-b2d6-fdd80ec45068\">Onto the Collada de Sant Isidre goes the break. Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng, Carapaz, Ciccone and Soler have just under a minute and a half on the peloton with 32km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:21:33+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:21:33.990Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-44841b04-6c32-477c-855a-81a203ecbf39\">Multiple teams compete for the lead of the peloton onto the climb with Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, Ineos Grenadiers, Visma-Lease a Bike, NSN and Decathlon-CMA CGM all on the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:23:49+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:23:49.571Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-261d427b-6131-438a-81f9-6b9b0d3cd838\">Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe take over pacing in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:24:21+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:24:21.922Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-d13ca3ef-8051-492d-b01f-de400c1d965a\">Ciccone and Carapaz launch with Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng and Soler can&#8217;t follow for the moment with 3km to the top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:24:46+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:24:46.817Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fafee116-89de-4c2b-b93e-1c28f1bba795\">The gap to the peloton is now under a minute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:25:28+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:25:28.426Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-98c6053c-f766-4f5e-9200-7a0f7b880de6\">Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng and Soler are slowly working their way back to Ciccone and Carapaz.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:26:08+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:26:08.165Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-410f4ef9-9470-4a5c-a3b3-6c5ed62fc376\">Enric Mas (Movistar) losing touch with the peloton. He has teammate, Einer Rubio, working with him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:27:12+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:27:12.719Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ddacd939-b202-43ad-a4f8-d055d47b9415\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Ciccone goes again!<\/p>\n<p>Carapaz isn&#8217;t dropped, though. He is slowly coming back. Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng and Soler both starting to fade. 2km from the top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:27:53+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:27:53.112Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-aed13500-c738-4a2b-995a-f3f9f2e967e6\">Ciccone does now properly drop Carapaz, Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng and Soler.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:28:23+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:28:23.952Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-dd8c6c0a-5a15-40b3-b5aa-f5f2e7c29975\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Oscar Onley (Ineos Grenadiers)<\/p>\n<p>The British rider can now bridge to Embret Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-fd75aa2d-465c-4548-a5a8-e83d0a52d128\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uLSPw5NecmBviyZLvVJaoj.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Oscar Onley of Great Britain and Team INEOS Grenadiers attacks during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:30:47+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:30:47.729Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-fcfe3012-4679-4a36-ae94-90c2f36e711c\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Florian Lipowitz (RBH)<br \/>Lenny Martinez (TBV)<br \/>Felix Gall (DCT)<br \/>Valentin Paret-Peintre (SOQ)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They catch Onley but the peloton stayed with them as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:31:10+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:31:10.446Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-051f4a60-af80-48e4-9d40-29090af445f4\">Evenepoel now working for Lipowitz on the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-bf082e01-d8c0-4ec1-ab02-4fb4a50aff4b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DbaHR5FrpsfZGQvxnNxjg7.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Florian Lipowitz of Germany and Remco Evenepoel of Belgium and Team Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe lead in the chase group during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:32:26+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:32:26.512Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-be777d7f-f90f-4a26-8489-c195be20e71d\">Landa, Kuss, Hindley and others all being dropped by the Evenepoel led GC group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:34:18+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:34:18.376Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-301a7b64-bcd8-48ff-b199-b7d1bda070d7\">Ciccone goes over the top and secures the KOM jersey for the final stage tomorrow. Carapaz, Soler and Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng all in the gap but the peloton are only 42 seconds behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:34:41+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:34:41.737Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-29d506c1-ba68-43f5-8126-967171886c82\">Only about 15 riders left in the GC group led by Evenepoel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:37:17+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:37:17.366Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-02e05775-a0f4-479d-b330-f46f6ac2b735\">Enjoying our live race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go! <strong>Find out more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:37:51+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:37:51.823Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bde82c0d-37b7-401e-b67b-43d219af4d08\">Evenepoel is really pressing hard on this descent and has whittled the group down to about seven riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:39:17+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:39:17.994Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-kom-collada-de-sant-isidre\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-collada-de-sant-isidre\"><span>KOM (Collada de Sant Isidre)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ef8789d2-3738-4b10-a2e0-b65657aaccc9\">1. Ciccone (LTK) 10pts<br \/>2. Soler (UAD) 8pts<br \/>3. Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng (IGD) 6pts<br \/>4. Carapaz (EFE) 4pts<br \/>5. Evenepoel (RBH) 2pts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:43:21+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:43:21.757Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4e7cac5c-8874-4cf8-bf5d-e6a5d3324523\">Evenepoel is splitting the group further with riders like Uijtdebroeks and Onley struggling to follow the pace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:44:11+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:44:11.360Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b8162784-4c14-4da4-ae51-90db9cc227e7\">Riccitello is another rider who has been gapped by the pace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:45:38+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:45:38.554Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1e2f28b5-d68e-434a-ac30-7991445695ad\">Felix Gall, second overall, is out of the back along with Mattias Skjelmose.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:46:47+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:46:47.783Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bd2e3644-b972-4c99-8715-632f63b707c1\">The breakaway has been caught. Ciccone has dropped through the group to try and support Skjelmose but Afonso Eulalio is drilling the pace out front for his Bahrain Victorious leader, Lenny Martinez.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:54:02+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:54:02.612Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-10km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-7c4a9b2c-b2b3-4627-ab31-b3f47e520c13\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Despite Ciccone&#8217;s best efforts, Skjelmose and Gall are 50 seconds behind the peloton led by Evenepoel and Eulalio.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:56:19+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:56:19.649Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d4f13707-2a16-4f6e-ab22-c848834c0e5a\"><strong>Leaders<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vingegaard (TVL)<br \/>Lipowitz (RBH)<br \/>Martinez (TBV)<br \/>Paret-Peitre (SOQ)<br \/>Evenepoel (RBH)<br \/>Carapaz (EFE)<br \/>Eulalio (TBV)<\/p>\n<p>They are 58 seconds ahead of Gall, Skjelmose, Soler and Ciccone. Onley is even further back with Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng waiting for him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:57:15+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:57:15.974Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-aa8b9371-a976-43bf-995f-8ce95ffeebc9\">Gall was so impressive on the final climb yesterday but all that effort has come to naught thanks to the descent of the last climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:58:13+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:58:13.368Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b66667c5-ee26-4556-8740-aaeb82f8e722\">The riders are coming back into the start town of Berga after four hours of racing under their belt. There is an intermediate sprint before the finale climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:59:49+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:59:49.929Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-intermediate-sprint-berga\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-berga\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Berga)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-afdb5d87-57ef-4000-95ce-6fd0d29faa31\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Martinez (TBV) 3pts 3&#8243;<br \/>2. Vingegaard (TVL) 2pts 2&#8243;<br \/>3. Lipowitz (RBH) 1pt 1&#8243;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7acc54f7-743f-450e-af8e-42eb041891e3\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mmCW7SriXrDqh6nCFwYAZZ.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: (L-R) Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike - Green Leader Jersey and Lenny Martinez of France and Team Bahrain - Victorious - Orange Best Young Rider Jersey compete in the breakaway during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:01:16+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:01:16.223Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-19e5b4a7-edd2-4b55-b820-999cf0b54397\">Martinez moving comfortably into second overall but it will all be decided on this final climb to the Santuari de Queralt. 5.9km with an average gradient of 7% and a max of 15%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:02:07+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:02:07.741Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-994fe265-77bb-4fa1-962c-9e2b77351459\">Carapaz now starting to drift off the back on one of the introductory steep sections. Afonso Eulalio has also gone out of the back after doing a huge effort for Martinez.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:03:15+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:03:15.029Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-5km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-19438f30-3de7-442e-818e-9fe7cf026d11\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong>Leaders<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vingegaard (TVL)<br \/>Martinez (TBV)<br \/>Lipowitz (RBH)<br \/>Paret-Peintre (SOQ)<br \/>Evenepoel (RBH)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There is now one minute and 28 seconds to Gall and Skjelmose.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:06:06+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:06:06.880Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d1dc9088-0263-4b65-857a-24b182c25179\">3km to go and Evenepoel still leads this group of five with his teammate, Lipowitz, sat on his wheel.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5481ea94-f927-4898-940d-5464f74c63d7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XMxURzeN5n7NcxzbduuXZj.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: (L-R) Florian Lipowitz of Germany, Remco Evenepoel of Belgium and Team Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe and Lenny Martinez of France and Team Bahrain - Victorious - Orange Best Young Rider Jersey compete in the breakaway during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:07:13+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:07:13.200Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5526c7ac-74b4-436d-92a9-ffd97488771c\">Lipowitz tried to let Evenepoel go clear for a stage win but Vingegaard was having absolutely none of it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:08:11+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:08:11.118Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ec242476-fdad-43ae-8e29-ff535382daeb\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vingegaard<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Just a seated acceleration from the race leader. Immediately drops Evenepoel with Paret-Peintre losing touch as well.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-130fc2ae-c044-4f97-9299-58fbeafa6083\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YaNnKy9oGD3FyqbzLAN7be.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Stage winner Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike - Green Leader Jersey attacks in the breakaway during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:09:19+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:09:19.240Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-5cfad7ad-b1a9-475b-912a-e48b57e5e119\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vingegaard<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">That was more like it! He accelerates out of the saddle and leaves Lipowitz and Martinez behind. However, the German is recovering well with Martinez but they have started messing around and that sees Vingegaard go clear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:10:22+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:10:22.832Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-flamme-rouge\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-flamme-rouge\"><span>Flamme Rouge!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-6b334bea-a523-48ee-84c7-6a9c15131506\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vingegaard solo but Lipowitz and Martinez are riding well and aren&#8217;t miles behind the race leader. They&#8217;re about seven seconds behind him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:12:04+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:12:04.652Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-06a54eac-08c7-48bb-b8a4-b6648a857a14\">Vingegaard has 15 seconds now on Lipowitz and Martinez, 28 seconds back to Evenepoel with Paret-Peintre settled in between them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:12:43+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:12:43.216Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d1b9de86-335c-45ac-91d0-7b50508c0b54\">500 metres to go for Vingegaard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:13:34+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:13:34.294Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5562eea3-c1c5-4e60-ba0b-e48478c9ec38\">Jonas Vingegaard wins stage 6 of Volta a Catalunya 2026.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-0e6b1245-ee3e-408f-8a6a-6e3025f7fd37\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ksH22bu9SS63SErQgVLwCe.jpg\" alt=\"Jonas Vingegaard wins stage 6 at Volta a Cataluya on mountaintop finish in Queralt\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:14:48+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:14:48.462Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cdf9ed1b-0a78-41f5-b7eb-6ed8de2a18ba\">Lenny Martinez takes an important second on the day ahead of Florian Lipowitz with Valentin Paret-Peintre, Remco Evenepoel and Richard Carapaz all coming in behind them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:39:59+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:39:59.189Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f654f370-f1fa-4ab8-8458-9ae0fad84fcd\">Vingegaard now extends his lead to Martinez out to 1&#8217;22&#8221; with Lipowitz a further 8&#8243; behind the Frenchman. Paret-Peintre and Evenepoel also move up a space with Gall dropping down to 6th after a disappointing finale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:42:37+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:42:37.914Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c867712e-32e3-4ee7-b11b-64437595c6cc\">Gall started the day in 2nd place overall at just 57&#8243; behind Vingegaard. He ends it in 6th at 3&#8217;17&#8221; behind the Dane.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8becb87a-dc56-4d01-ac87-402da5b642f9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3tkgBQrKD63ViJumXr2is6.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: (L-R) Felix Gall of Austria and Team Decathlon CMA CGM and Mattias Skjelmose of Denmark and Team Lidl - Trek cross the finish line during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:51:19+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:51:19.312Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-edd4ccdc-131a-4a36-a26d-c31cdff6fc42\">Podium prizes are definitely getting weirder&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-08bc4ab3-4b24-4a10-bd8e-94443594a00a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fyYuBVf4VqdKcW5iuXMAtF.jpg\" alt=\"Team Visma-Lease a bike&amp;#039;s Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard celebrates on the podium with the trophy after winning the sixth stage of the 2026 &amp;#039;Volta a Catalunya&amp;#039; cycling tour of Catalonia, a 158 km race between Berga and the Sanctuary of La Mare de Deu de Queralt in Berga, on March 28, 2026. (Photo by Josep LAGO \/ AFP)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:53:07+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:53:07.772Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e0e3c8cb-7c4f-4a5e-a7e9-f974b8808ac3\">Vingegaard, of course, keeps his white and green leaders jersey going into the final day in Barcelona.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-63d59cb2-6ffc-4da9-86c7-727d8bb2c16c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2BAV9cCCR7V8RK4KEJi56S.jpg\" alt=\"Team Visma-Lease a bike&amp;#039;s Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard celebrates on the podium after winning the sixth stage of the 2026 &amp;#039;Volta a Catalunya&amp;#039; cycling tour of Catalonia, a 158 km race between Berga and the Sanctuary of La Mare de Deu de Queralt in Berga, on March 28, 2026. (Photo by Josep LAGO \/ AFP)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:54:58+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:54:58.719Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f0a70c07-df14-46c1-af92-c1975bd10cf5\">For the first time in the race, Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarche) is now the KOM leader! The white and red jersey is passed on to Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-Trek).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a9f8b72f-a992-4c1c-b70a-e97b59b18cd4\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fTUCXpUjVrQMB33AHdG4Pb.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Giulio Ciccone of Italy and Team Lidl - Trek celebrates at podium as Red Mountain Jersey winner during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:57:01+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:57:01.411Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ec60f9e6-f088-4cf4-b0f8-34165d6d273f\">Lenny Martinez (Bahrain Victorious) keeps the white and orange best young rider jersey by 3&#8217;58&#8221; over Cian Uijtdebroeks (Movistar).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-0ca92399-4591-4c16-8ed3-ecea6a0fa53c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUtxafbRVAL2hxY3iSM8E.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Lenny Martinez of France and Team Bahrain - Victorious - Orange Best Young Rider Jersey celebrates at podium during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:58:48+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:58:48.974Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-31fed166-70d4-432e-927e-319b644782d2\">Ciccone also took the most combative rider prize for a second day in a row. This time, someone got the news to him before he left as he didn&#8217;t attend the podium yesterday and was given a hefty fine for it!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-94e3f59c-fa65-41c3-a12f-95283d3f2389\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QBFGKHVy5mKMazAVS7Rj4E.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Giulio Ciccone of Italy and Team Lidl - Trek celebrates at podium as most combative rider prize winner during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T17:07:04+00:00\">2026-03-28T17:07:04.198Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-30e01752-548d-4457-9577-54ed431e184e\">And finally, after finishing 26&#8217;39&#8221; behind Vingegaard, the points jersey of Dorian Godon (Ineos Grenadiers) is confirmed for another day. He leads Vingegaard by just two points going into the final day!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6bd6efb5-4c96-4d53-8f73-0ab230703fdb\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k46xQkzPersvJxLq7SJ4yJ.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Dorian Godon of France and Team INEOS Grenadiers - Blue Points Jersey celebrates at podium during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T17:07:47+00:00\">2026-03-28T17:07:47.485Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f8e95e3d-52c3-4942-a1f6-02166648f897\">Enjoying our live race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go! <strong>Find out more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"viafoura-comments\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/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=\"relative h-[--truncate-height] sm:h-[--truncate-desktop-height] overflow-hidden transition-[height] duration-150\" data-test-id=\"container\" data-component-name=\"Util:Truncate\" id=\"viafoura-comments-container\">\n<div class=\"relative z-10 viafoura\" id=\"viafoura-comment-wrapper\" data-test-id=\"content\">\n<div class=\"viafoura\">\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"absolute bg-gradient-to-t from-[--truncate-gradient-color,white] from-50% h-28 z-20 w-full bottom-0 flex items-end justify-center px-0 rounded-none\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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 class=\"related-articles-block\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\" article-body \">\n<div class=\"button wcp-live-feed-reload\">Refresh <i class=\"fa fa-refresh\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div id=\"ad-unit-1\" class=\"ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:LiveReportUpdater\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<p id=\"elk-8e814c04-4040-4f7c-bd21-c260fc662626\">Sign on and rider presentation is well underway in Berga. The race does a huge loop today and we will see Berga again right before the final climb to the Santuari de Queralt the finish of the stage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-f695443c-0b16-4d6d-b4fa-c99377c82036\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sEbro3vqvk3fp4NxKHLSdV.jpg\" alt=\"BERGA, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Haoyu Su of China and Team XDS Astana prior to the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Berga, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mid-article-leaderboard\" class=\"ad-unit sm:hidden block\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T09:56:24+00:00\">2026-03-28T09:56:24.539Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9a6054c0-d28c-4379-850c-a700166d0be6\">Hola and welcome to the penultimate stage of the Volta a Catalunya 2026 live here on <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>&#8216; live report page.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T09:57:31+00:00\">2026-03-28T09:57:31.813Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0ad1316c-bfe0-4928-912a-136e04d9c3a4\">Let&#8217;s take a look back at the amazing action of the first summit finish yesterday with our post race report&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>Volta a Catalunya: Jonas Vingegaard dominates stage 5 mountaintop finish to Coll de Pal for solo victory<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-e6465b61-0f9b-482f-bd99-aecca42d1255\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DgvHgzcJviF7nsZBdAJJV9.jpg\" alt=\"LA MOLINA, SPAIN - MARCH 27: Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike celebrates at finish line as stage winner during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 5 a 155.3km stage from La Seu d&amp;amp;amp;apos;Urgell to La Molina\/Coll de Pal 2109m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 27, 2026 in La Molina, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T09:59:34+00:00\">2026-03-28T09:59:34.168Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0d9721b6-1f6c-4c1e-884e-cc59cdc4515e\">It was a very scary finale descent for Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) as he midjudged a corner and fell into a ravine.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I was drinking on the descent and misjudged a corner,&#8221; Pidcock said in a team press release. &#8220;I overshot it and went down the ravine. It was like one of these horror crashes you see, but I&#8217;m very lucky that I am OK.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I&#8217;ll go for a check, but I think I&#8217;m OK.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I am lucky I could talk on the radio. I was far from the road, and nobody knew I was there. I&#8217;m happy I could finish the stage.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8216;Today I lost a life for sure&#8217; &#8211; Tom Pidcock &#8216;OK&#8217; after crashing into a ravine in the Volta a Catalunya out of sight of race<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b2f2a89b-aa5f-485c-b2bc-530bacc4b1fa\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gcWrEqGN7MV4UyHkTaW2v4.jpg\" alt=\"LA MOLINA, SPAIN - MARCH 27: Thomas Pidcock of Great Britain and Team Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling reacts after the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 5 a 155.3km stage from La Seu d&amp;amp;amp;apos;Urgell to La Molina\/Coll de Pal 2109m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 27, 2026 in La Molina, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T10:01:59+00:00\">2026-03-28T10:01:59.461Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-aace8ee3-bb10-40c2-b7a8-fd61324c0c52\">It was a mixed day in the GC fight for Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe as their big name leader, Remco Evenepoel, faltered on La Molina. However, their other GC man, Florian Lipowitz, shone brightly and finished fourth on the day and is well in the fight for a GC podium. His first since his surprise podium finish at last year&#8217;s Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8216;No reason to panic&#8217; \u2013 Remco Evenepoel drops down Volta a Catalunya standings as Florian Lipowitz closes in on podium<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-241b2e40-3f42-404d-87d5-9cf516ac3597\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7daaDk8MCNriTqMMRKTqhW.jpg\" alt=\"LA MOLINA, SPAIN - MARCH 27: (L-R) Florian Lipowitz of Germany and Remco Evenepoel of Belgium and Team Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe compete during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 5 a 155.3km stage from La Seu d&amp;#039;Urgell to La Molina\/Coll de Pal 2109m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 27, 2026 in La Molina, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T10:03:43+00:00\">2026-03-28T10:03:43.543Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fd281f27-0a83-4793-b838-e004b1bdc8cd\">Patrick Lefevere has voiced his opinion on his former rider, Evenepoel, yet again saying how the Belgian star should focus on one-day races rather than week long stage races and Grand Tours&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8216;It may well turn out that he&#8217;s a one-day rider&#8217; \u2013 Former manager Patrick Lefevere questions Remco Evenepoel&#8217;s racing priorities<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-259f33a5-c258-44c6-a80c-d9c5608a68cf\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/M4LHVEvz6Ex8kW2Xj923hn.jpg\" alt=\"VILA-SECA, SPAIN - MARCH 25: (L-R) Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike and Remco Evenepoel of Belgium and Team Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe compete in the breakaway during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 3 a 159.4km stage from Mont-roig del Camp to Vila-seca \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 25, 2026 in Vila-seca, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T10:06:56+00:00\">2026-03-28T10:06:56.149Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-57fa3295-ef5e-460b-b018-c68d691018f2\">But onto today, it is the final mountain stage. The riders will roll out of Berga and head across the 158.2km route that takes in four categorised climbs, including the Especial climb of the Coll de Pradell, as well as two intermediate sprints and a summit finish on the category 1 ascent of the Queralt.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The riders have 3614 metres of climbing to do but the first climb, the Coll de la Batallola, doesn&#8217;t top out until after 60km of riding has been completed.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-78255128-4a71-410a-a89e-8bae0855a8d7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pGxV3H6Mb7iRa2FhMWntoJ.png\" alt=\"Profiles of the 2026 Volta a Catalunya stages\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Volta a Catalunya)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T10:11:12+00:00\">2026-03-28T10:11:12.773Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ec51c0e5-075b-46a6-a4c5-40e662dcd07a\">Two riders didn&#8217;t start yesterday and six didn&#8217;t finish. They were:<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Derek Gee-West (Lidl-Trek)<br \/>Noah Hobbs (EF Edcuation-EasyPost)<br \/>Noa Isidore (Decathlon-CMA CGM)<br \/>Sam Bennett (Pinarello-Q36.5)<br \/>Mathieu Kockelmann (Lotto-Intermarche)<br \/>Kieran Haug (Modern Adventure)}<br \/>Alexey Lutsenko (NSN)<br \/>Nico Denz (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T10:14:28+00:00\">2026-03-28T10:14:28.859Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b00a518a-ff63-4340-8aa8-4c22fae06517\"><strong>Jerseys after stage 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">GC &#8211; Jonas Vingegaard (TVL)<br \/>Points &#8211; Dorian Godon (IGD)<br \/>KOM &#8211; Baptiste Veistroffer (LOI)<br \/>Youth &#8211; Lenny Martinez (TBV)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">For the first time in the race this year, all the riders that own the jersey will wear it as no-one leads in multiple classifications anymore such as Godon in GC and points of Veistroffer in KOM and points.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-401c6646-db40-4134-9504-c7a9e1f333b5\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jKtwMPaAtwn8uf7RT7iuGj.jpg\" alt=\"Stage winner Team Visma-Lease a bike&amp;#039;s Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard celebrates on the podium after becoming the new overall ranking leader after the fifth stage of the 2026 Volta a Catalunya cycling tour of Catalonia, a 155,5 km race between La Seu d&amp;#039;Urgell and La Molina ski resort in Alp, on March 27, 2026. (Photo by Josep LAGO \/ AFP)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T10:35:24+00:00\">2026-03-28T10:35:24.839Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c625318c-c861-4662-a78d-47725f882977\">One rider also not starting today is Pidcock with a &#8220;ballooned knee&#8221;. The Yorkshireman voices his frustration on not being able to race the final climb of yesterday with the best and not being able to carry on this weekend, but apparently he will need &#8220;a bit of time for it to heal&#8221; after crashing on the final descent of yesterday&#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"instagram-embed\" id=\"elk-DWbK_UECE0O\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version=\"6\">\n<p>A post shared by Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team (@q36.5_procycling)<\/p>\n<p>A photo posted by on <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T11:15:00+00:00\">2026-03-28T11:15:00.688Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bc2c6b5f-750a-403c-9b33-6de6d1e81898\">The neutral start is due to happen in about half an hour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T11:19:44+00:00\">2026-03-28T11:19:44.638Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3edbefb0-1384-4953-be44-dc9c8afe1be3\">Some more info about Pidcock after he annouced on Pinarello-Q36.5&#8217;s Instagram that he has left the race with a damaged knee that will see him out for some time&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;&gt;&gt; <strong>&#8216;We did everything to try to make it&#8217; &#8211; Tom Pidcock pulls out of the Volta a Catalunya with injuries from stage 5 crash<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-fa788ec1-579c-4506-a70b-cbfb5c3ea51f\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/h7k5aiSnWn5qZvgpSqJGjC.jpg\" alt=\"Volta a Catalunya stage 5: Tom Pidcock finishes the race\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T11:41:47+00:00\">2026-03-28T11:41:47.156Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-aa90d103-123b-4e65-aca1-428d9eff1957\">With about five minutes to the start of the neutralised zone, Vingegaard and everyone else have signed on for the day. Will the new race leader continue the dominance he showed yesterday with another win today?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b409f99d-62a4-43ef-867f-736f29d72564\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/McvNrUkujubWg5wgAhN5ba.jpg\" alt=\"BERGA, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike - Green Leader Jersey prior to the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Berga, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T11:44:35+00:00\">2026-03-28T11:44:35.137Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1e2600f6-b4bb-4e0e-9182-75e6bc2c926c\">The riders roll out of the start in the centre of Berga and begin the neutral zone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T11:53:28+00:00\">2026-03-28T11:53:28.289Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-59bddd63-825e-40ed-b633-647329e2e13a\">Pidcock is the only non-starter but six riders didn&#8217;t finish yesterday so the peloton is down to just 146 riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T11:57:48+00:00\">2026-03-28T11:57:48.256Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-507c0bf6-5e40-4ac2-892f-9b3f8e78a26a\">The race start appears to be a touch delayed. Riders having some issues with their bikes, no doubt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T11:59:46+00:00\">2026-03-28T11:59:46.388Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-crash\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-crash\"><span>Crash<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-0dd88892-ffcc-488f-a5f9-93b3f6e1a687\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Michel Hessmann (Movistar)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The rider from Movistar crashed in the neutral zone, delaying the start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:01:16+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:01:16.086Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0b0275c6-bbad-42b2-bab4-6b463e9cdca4\"><strong>The race has been stopped.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">No reason for it just yet. The crash of the Movistar rider is the only information that has come through so far.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:05:50+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:05:50.647Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-158-2km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-158-2km-to-go\"><span>158.2km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ec104da3-7f81-4fd3-9ce1-33ae842933d9\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Racing begins after a brief stop for the riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:07:33+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:07:33.515Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3754d90a-b140-4ba1-904e-dc8cb8cd9a4d\">No attacks have gone off the front of the bunch just yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:13:40+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:13:40.237Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5e5e2a51-8e35-4609-8cb7-baae019c8d76\">A few kilometres in a no-one has blinked first and made an acceleration just yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:16:22+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:16:22.299Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-db134486-9f7a-4e25-aa43-c6d2e7d4b044\">The race was stopped so that the ambulance to take Michel Hessmann to hospital. The Movistar rider crashed in the neutral zone and required a neck brace and stretcher to get him into the ambulance and to be taken to hospital.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">We wish the German all the best and hope that he has a smooth recovery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:18:11+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:18:11.678Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-4557aaa7-d0c3-429f-b7bb-121a0ccff69b\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarche)<br \/>Jonas Hvideberg (Uno-X Mobility)<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-81a75850-4157-4f6d-ac7f-ba10558c7c18\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d3E4BjVaWYgAJe36N6EpCb.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: (L-R) Jonas Hem Hvideberg of Norway and Team Uno-X Mobility and Baptiste Veistroffer of France and Team Lotto Intermarche - Red Mountain Jersey attack during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:19:16+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:19:16.646Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-019dcb54-faa3-4edf-aa23-37a5dd598c22\">The French rider now has a close rival in the KOM fight in Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-Trek), but Veistroffer has jumped first to try and take points ahead of the Italian. He is joined by Norwegian rouleur, Hvideberg. However, they only have a tiny margin on the bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:20:04+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:20:04.657Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0fdace8d-701a-41bc-8505-1dc49369a2f2\">Veistroffer and Hvideberg have been dragged back into the peloton again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:30:19+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:30:19.826Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d5068611-e76e-41e0-959a-122db7023902\">The peloton has split due to such a high pace with about 40 riders at the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:31:58+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:31:58.837Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-629eeefc-a88a-4173-9482-7732c150bcc9\">There have been several attacks but nothing is sticking at the moment.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-076a9920-0942-4df0-b719-98e76c083622\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UGZNwwz8ovnC9DwZTcmSS6.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: (L-R) Andreas Leknessund of Norway and Team Uno-X Mobility and Marcel Camprubi of Spain and Team Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling attack during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:34:38+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:34:38.347Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-16f5ae4a-7c58-4a2b-b4b3-f34c06d67bb3\">The peloton split again with 25 riders out front. However, it does appear that it is coming back together again. There is one rider from UAE Team Emirates-XRG out front on his own.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:39:18+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:39:18.022Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ce1ab8fb-8335-4dff-8f69-ea0a40502793\">The lone rider was caught but the pace continues to be high with more splits starting to form.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:40:20+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:40:20.612Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-677aca4e-7627-4e8a-a3c6-a4297c71443a\">Brandon McNulty (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) and Richard Carapaz (EF Edcuation-EasyPost) are among the riders involved in the recent attacking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:41:10+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:41:10.591Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-87d58994-948e-464f-b8d5-da59366d4394\"><strong>Vingegaard is caught in the second split<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">All of his major GC rivals in the front group. There is about 40 seconds splitting them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:43:28+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:43:28.971Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f7f61612-1a2d-43f0-87b7-d2f1b6a5f3b0\">Another abandon today, Anton Kuzmin (XDS-Astana).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:46:16+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:46:16.559Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9f9cc4db-ddaa-45a5-a2fd-c8f639bc463a\">It appears that Soudal-Quickstep are doing the majority of the damage in the peloton with Pascal Eenkhoorn trying to set up Filippo Zana to go into the break.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8ea3be72-8fa9-44ed-be69-11d849a7901a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H25E3TUtGiPpoRckKZpVt3.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Pascal Eenkhoorn of Netherlands and Team Soudal Quick-Step leads the peloton during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:47:04+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:47:04.192Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-e62d3dae-868d-4950-b133-0b197b1abb48\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Marc Soler (UAE Team Emirates-XRG)<br \/>Byron Munton (Modern Adventure)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They get a small gap with a group trying to bridge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:50:23+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:50:23.846Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d1720e37-19a4-4735-8390-a31279ef3732\"><strong>The chase group<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mattia Cattaneo (RBH)<br \/>Brandon McNulty (UAD)<br \/>Bart Lemmen (TVL)<br \/>Giulio Ciccone (LTK)<br \/>Andrea Raccagni Noviero (SOQ)<br \/>Michael Leonard (EFE)<br \/>David De La Cruz (PQT)<br \/>Nairo Quintana (MOV)<br \/>Embret Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng (IGD)<br \/>Ramses Debruyne (APT)<br \/>Andreas Leknessund (UXM)<br \/>George Steinhauser (EFE)<br \/>Jake Stewart (NSN)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">And four others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:51:04+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:51:04.104Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8f471561-821b-4126-9400-725edaa946fb\">The leaders are joined by the chase. They have about a minute on the peloton which does, once again, include Vingegaard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:53:39+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:53:39.645Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d8e1f8e5-5e64-47ce-9331-ca85d8dbbeae\">Importantly, Veistroffer has missed the move with Ciccone in the break. The KOM jersey can&#8217;t change hands on the first climb of the day but the Italian can go to just one point behind the Lotto-Intermarche rider with an Especial climb and a max of 26 points to come.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:54:37+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:54:37.446Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0e6975a9-061e-4e58-9ed3-22a60b729de8\">The break has one minute and 20 seconds on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:57:05+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:57:05.161Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-120km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ed66338a-f499-485d-b7b3-8f9203f19070\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Johannes Staune-Mittet (Decathlon-CMA CGM) managed to get across to the break to make it 15 riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T12:59:14+00:00\">2026-03-28T12:59:14.373Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c2b152e7-1016-4380-8f75-6135ce2fff4a\">The gap continues to grow with all the major GC teams having riders in the break. There is now two minutes and 10 seconds splitting the groups.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:00:47+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:00:47.384Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-240b0666-c3ba-4858-999b-65ddca56a8c7\">The composition of the group isn&#8217;t completely clear. Carapaz may be in there instead of Steinhauser.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:05:03+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:05:03.345Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-87e08f71-637b-4fc0-b9f7-95b870ca45fc\">An hour of racing done and the average speed is sat at 45kph. It has been a rapid start to the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:07:32+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:07:32.300Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d7446313-23b7-4dc1-8099-c56f07136b65\"><strong>Names in the lead group<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Cattaneo (RBH)<br \/>Soler (UAD) <br \/>Carapaz (EFE)<br \/>Raccagni Noviero (SOQ)<br \/>Stewart (NSN)<br \/>Lemmen (TVL)<br \/>Ciccone (LTK)<br \/>Staune-Mittet (DCT)<br \/>Debruyne (APT)<br \/>Leknessund (UXM)<br \/>Quintana (MOV)<br \/>Molard (GFC)<br \/>Howson (PQT)<br \/>Uriarte (EKP)<br \/>Munton (MAP)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:17:01+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:17:01.885Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7d168fa9-af74-4b58-9510-dade19a5cea1\">The peloton seems to have got on top of things with the gap beginning to come down. There is now one minute and 55 seconds splitting the leading 15 riders and the bunch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:29:15+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:29:15.338Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c3ae5c29-0ca3-49b9-aa1c-58e7341a1aef\">The riders are onto the first climb of the day, the Coll de la Batallola. It is 11.7km long with an average gradient of 3% and a max of 12%. It is a very uneven climb with several flat and downhill moments along the way.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-b0e9579e-dad9-4421-b05b-1b5cdb5c183d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/atb7Ks2ppfpKRJy7MAJKLD.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: (L-R) Andrea Raccagni Noviero of Italy and Team Soudal Quick-Step, Rudy Molard of France and Team Groupama - FDJ United, Ramses Debruyne of Belgium and Team Alpecin-Premier Tech and Damien Howson of Australia and Team Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling lead the breakaway during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:31:45+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:31:45.358Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-100km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-5eb53f5f-7c32-4f72-a9fc-782ae4f0c0bf\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The break are just 4km from the top of the climb where Ciccone will likely take maximum points. The gap back to the peloton is still dropping with it currently at one minute and 35 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:38:22+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:38:22.901Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-eb94a193-4893-4d11-9f17-f96635bf0f3a\">Just 1km from the top with 3, 2 and 1 points available. Ciccone will go 1 point behind Veistroffer if he takes the 3 at the top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:38:41+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:38:41.620Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0c9eb0ba-9440-4f48-afdc-6ab146d43d1b\">The gap to the peloton has grown slightly to one minute and 50 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:42:17+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:42:17.273Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-351cb473-1506-40dd-ae94-79b14f145c6a\">Visma-Lease a Bike are intent on controlling the peloton for Vingegaard. He seems keen on taking another stage win today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:43:02+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:43:02.650Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-255e2da4-b4fb-4cf9-bccd-a536f9e99bee\">Tao Geoghegan-Hart (Lidl-Trek) becomes the fourth rider to abandon the race today after Pidcock, Hessmann and Kuzmin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:49:52+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:49:52.758Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ab1faec2-ae35-4cbe-98a9-7ec5542ac858\">The race is well beyond the top of the Coll de la Batallola now. No results given just yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:51:43+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:51:43.457Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8d312a1f-cfc3-4e72-a87a-9f461b67f208\">If Ciccone did take the win on that last KOM, he will be a point behind Veistroffer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:55:26+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:55:26.842Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-kom-coll-de-la-batallola\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-coll-de-la-batallola\"><span>KOM (Coll de la Batallola)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-291893ce-38f8-4835-b984-8f9e71def5c7\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Ciccone (LTK) 3pts<br \/>2. Soler (UAD) 2pts<br \/>3. Quintana (MOV) 1pt<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Ciccone now just needs 2 points to take the lead in the KOM standings. The next climb has 26 points available for the first over the top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:57:08+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:57:08.979Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-313c4f97-405f-4add-9b48-1a3c08594f5c\">The riders are now well on their way to the next climb, the toughest of the day, the 15.1km long Coll de Pradell with an average gradient of 6.5% and a maximum kick of 18%, it is one of just two Especial climbs in this year&#8217;s race after yesterday&#8217;s ascent of La Molina. Vallter 2000 would&#8217;ve been a third, but that was cancelled.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T13:57:34+00:00\">2026-03-28T13:57:34.188Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f5d95ee7-89e6-4c5a-a592-3c249abb9e57\">The break has two minutes over the peloton again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:01:37+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:01:37.939Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2d5b874f-14bd-4b1a-ac3f-1187f2feab79\">The gap is stuck around one minute 50 seconds to two minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:03:30+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:03:30.071Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-07476a4f-c8d9-4959-b9b8-14f8a14568fb\">The breakaway are about to start the next climb, the Coll de Pradell.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:11:13+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:11:13.696Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-70km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-c38d2fcb-197c-46f3-9292-c41b77d058b8\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Visma-Lease a Bike seem to have complete control on this breakaway. NSN seem interested to be near the front as well for George Bennett who finished 15th yesterday and sits 14th in GC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:15:27+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:15:27.316Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f7764fe1-65d5-4289-8f50-8a07e20b7878\">Visma-Lease a Bike are doing a terrific job of controlling things today.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6c4247c6-c950-4a17-a61e-ae3ea62254b6\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DyVbc5ji27XN4M7uGePhuN.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike - Green Leader Jersey (L) competes during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:19:05+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:19:05.219Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-33e4e283-2148-4931-9a2a-d683edeafd49\">The team cars are being taken out of the gap despite the peloton being said to be two minutes behind the break. Visma-Lease a Bike are riding hard behind, though.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:22:24+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:22:24.912Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-5f4fe45c-0db0-40c7-b09a-94daaf051baa\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Marc Soler (UAD)<br \/>Byron Munton (MAP)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Cattaneo leads the chasing group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:27:20+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:27:20.401Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-684b3f60-09af-494a-aaa6-15835b4ed03c\">Soler and Munton have about 10 seconds on the chasing group with 5km to the top of the climb.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-337ab2d4-ab4c-42cd-bbe3-4c6be6764ca8\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hia9JfLVtVJa5c3jM7tx5J.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: (L-R) Byron Munton of South Africa and Team Modern Adventure Pro Cycling and Marc Soler of Spain and UAE Team Emirates - XRG compete in the breakaway during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:28:23+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:28:23.619Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bf7fbb55-7c3a-472b-85b1-21616f499af3\">The chasing group is breaking up as they try and get back to Soler and Munton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:30:37+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:30:37.502Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d1887e10-1bf9-4c04-a562-aa58b8deeb2e\">Visma-Lease a Bike down to just two riders with Vingegaard. Maybe the race leader is looking to launch early.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:32:43+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:32:43.417Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3430419b-17d1-4dbd-ac3e-bf17955d227a\">Soler distances Munton as Ciccone and Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng launch to try and bridge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:36:15+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:36:15.642Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8c9b2dbd-f26e-4faf-bf56-a0a76eb2faf0\">Carapaz joins Ciccone and Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng. They are 25&#8243; off Soler out front. Munton in between them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:36:50+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:36:50.281Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ab0ec70b-3496-44d6-8943-46f85dcfd910\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG losing riders all the time in the peloton. Adria Pericas and Brandon McNulty at the back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:38:53+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:38:53.317Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d5f49302-eafd-47f1-95a2-601d871dd47b\">Carlos Rodriguez (Ineos Grenadiers) is dropped from the peloton. Potentially still suffering after his crash at Paris-Nice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:41:00+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:41:00.432Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5d1de761-2851-48e7-95e8-fbbccaf0442c\">Ciccone joins Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng, Carapaz and Munton in the chase group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:42:33+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:42:33.283Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-49927234-2d1a-49f9-b0ec-9a21019e5d1a\">Jo\u00e3o Almeida (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) losing touch with the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:43:29+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:43:29.340Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-dd537eff-c241-4e28-82ed-3ca9e939ed59\">Soler has been caught by Ciccone, Carapaz and Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng with Munton going out the back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:44:52+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:44:52.631Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-33ecd0ba-624e-43a3-9826-b06a309736aa\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Cian Uijtdebroeks (Movistar)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Belgian goes clear and is picking up riders from the breakaway. He doesn&#8217;t have too much of a gap on the Nordhagen led peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:48:29+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:48:29.078Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4c686545-b684-47db-a051-0e9ce3792ba5\">That was a photo finish over the top of the Coll de Pradell between Soler and Ciccone. Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng and Carapaz come in behind them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:49:26+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:49:26.879Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c320a38e-37ee-4dcf-b082-c0e007b087c4\">In between the break and the peloton are Quintana on his own at 30 seconds and Uijtdebroeks at one minute 15 seconds then the peloton is at one and a half minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:56:09+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:56:09.720Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2ef6e74a-be69-438f-8d22-131a86814bdd\">Ciccone has gone solo on the descent and is absolutely flying.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:56:38+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:56:38.939Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c544799a-a9b4-4ea9-8897-ff1b3ffbd74f\">Meanwhile, Quintana has bridged to the group of Soler, Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng and Carapaz.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:58:39+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:58:39.334Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-50km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-50km-to-go\"><span>50km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-67b4068f-110c-4a31-93ea-534c415cdde4\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The peloton are now one minute and 39 seconds on Ciccone out front. The Italian has about 5 seconds on the Soler group.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Quintana didn&#8217;t join them, he is further down the road about to be caught by the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T14:59:16+00:00\">2026-03-28T14:59:16.143Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0cfe5887-8ca0-46e7-b6d2-0218a96b3c90\">Ciccone has been reabsorbed by Soler, Carapaz and Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng. They are one minute and 46 seconds in front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:02:08+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:02:08.562Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-kom-coll-de-sabadell\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-coll-de-sabadell\"><span>KOM (Coll de Sabadell)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-30eaf6e2-3f5a-4e94-a346-bceb7b306604\">1. Soler (UAD) 26pts<br \/>2. Ciccone (LTK) 20pts<br \/>3. Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng (IGD) 16pts<br \/>4. Carapaz (EFE) 14pts<br \/>5. Munton (MAP) 12pts<br \/>6. Quintana (MOV) 10pts<br \/>7. Uijtdebroeks (MOV) 8pts<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Ciccone now leads the KOM standings by five points over Soler.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:06:43+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:06:43.026Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-intermediate-sprint-pedraforca\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-pedraforca\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Pedraforca)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-b0d1bf47-d56e-418f-baf9-a5eb4e10c867\">1. Ciccone (LTK) 3pts 3&#8243;<br \/>2. Soler (UAD) 2pts 2&#8243;<br \/>3. Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng (IGD) 1pt 1&#8243;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:09:51+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:09:51.897Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4b4b4f7c-1c83-4b89-b83c-7250d85d22c5\">Munton has been caught by the peloton leaving just the front four out front with a gap of one minute of 38 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:11:01+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:11:01.923Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-87262e5e-46d8-436f-ae01-2840c813aa21\">The riders are descending to the penultimate climb of the day, the Collada de Sant Isidre. 5km long with an average of 8.4% and a max kick of 15%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:18:32+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:18:32.657Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0e241dcc-b1dd-4675-b2d6-fdd80ec45068\">Onto the Collada de Sant Isidre goes the break. Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng, Carapaz, Ciccone and Soler have just under a minute and a half on the peloton with 32km to go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:21:33+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:21:33.990Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-44841b04-6c32-477c-855a-81a203ecbf39\">Multiple teams compete for the lead of the peloton onto the climb with Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, Ineos Grenadiers, Visma-Lease a Bike, NSN and Decathlon-CMA CGM all on the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:23:49+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:23:49.571Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-261d427b-6131-438a-81f9-6b9b0d3cd838\">Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe take over pacing in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:24:21+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:24:21.922Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-d13ca3ef-8051-492d-b01f-de400c1d965a\">Ciccone and Carapaz launch with Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng and Soler can&#8217;t follow for the moment with 3km to the top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:24:46+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:24:46.817Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fafee116-89de-4c2b-b93e-1c28f1bba795\">The gap to the peloton is now under a minute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:25:28+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:25:28.426Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-98c6053c-f766-4f5e-9200-7a0f7b880de6\">Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng and Soler are slowly working their way back to Ciccone and Carapaz.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:26:08+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:26:08.165Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-410f4ef9-9470-4a5c-a3b3-6c5ed62fc376\">Enric Mas (Movistar) losing touch with the peloton. He has teammate, Einer Rubio, working with him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:27:12+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:27:12.719Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ddacd939-b202-43ad-a4f8-d055d47b9415\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Ciccone goes again!<\/p>\n<p>Carapaz isn&#8217;t dropped, though. He is slowly coming back. Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng and Soler both starting to fade. 2km from the top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:27:53+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:27:53.112Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-aed13500-c738-4a2b-995a-f3f9f2e967e6\">Ciccone does now properly drop Carapaz, Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng and Soler.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:28:23+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:28:23.952Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-dd8c6c0a-5a15-40b3-b5aa-f5f2e7c29975\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Oscar Onley (Ineos Grenadiers)<\/p>\n<p>The British rider can now bridge to Embret Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-fd75aa2d-465c-4548-a5a8-e83d0a52d128\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uLSPw5NecmBviyZLvVJaoj.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Oscar Onley of Great Britain and Team INEOS Grenadiers attacks during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:30:47+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:30:47.729Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-fcfe3012-4679-4a36-ae94-90c2f36e711c\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Florian Lipowitz (RBH)<br \/>Lenny Martinez (TBV)<br \/>Felix Gall (DCT)<br \/>Valentin Paret-Peintre (SOQ)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They catch Onley but the peloton stayed with them as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:31:10+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:31:10.446Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-051f4a60-af80-48e4-9d40-29090af445f4\">Evenepoel now working for Lipowitz on the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-bf082e01-d8c0-4ec1-ab02-4fb4a50aff4b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DbaHR5FrpsfZGQvxnNxjg7.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Florian Lipowitz of Germany and Remco Evenepoel of Belgium and Team Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe lead in the chase group during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:32:26+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:32:26.512Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-be777d7f-f90f-4a26-8489-c195be20e71d\">Landa, Kuss, Hindley and others all being dropped by the Evenepoel led GC group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:34:18+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:34:18.376Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-301a7b64-bcd8-48ff-b199-b7d1bda070d7\">Ciccone goes over the top and secures the KOM jersey for the final stage tomorrow. Carapaz, Soler and Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng all in the gap but the peloton are only 42 seconds behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:34:41+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:34:41.737Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-29d506c1-ba68-43f5-8126-967171886c82\">Only about 15 riders left in the GC group led by Evenepoel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:37:17+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:37:17.366Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-02e05775-a0f4-479d-b330-f46f6ac2b735\">Enjoying our live race coverage? Subscribe to Cyclingnews for an all-access pass to our unrivalled reporting of WorldTour racing, bike tech and exclusive in-depth features. Plus, access to the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on-the-go! <strong>Find out more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:37:51+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:37:51.823Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bde82c0d-37b7-401e-b67b-43d219af4d08\">Evenepoel is really pressing hard on this descent and has whittled the group down to about seven riders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:39:17+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:39:17.994Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-kom-collada-de-sant-isidre\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-collada-de-sant-isidre\"><span>KOM (Collada de Sant Isidre)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ef8789d2-3738-4b10-a2e0-b65657aaccc9\">1. Ciccone (LTK) 10pts<br \/>2. Soler (UAD) 8pts<br \/>3. Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng (IGD) 6pts<br \/>4. Carapaz (EFE) 4pts<br \/>5. Evenepoel (RBH) 2pts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:43:21+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:43:21.757Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4e7cac5c-8874-4cf8-bf5d-e6a5d3324523\">Evenepoel is splitting the group further with riders like Uijtdebroeks and Onley struggling to follow the pace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:44:11+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:44:11.360Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b8162784-4c14-4da4-ae51-90db9cc227e7\">Riccitello is another rider who has been gapped by the pace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:45:38+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:45:38.554Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1e2f28b5-d68e-434a-ac30-7991445695ad\">Felix Gall, second overall, is out of the back along with Mattias Skjelmose.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:46:47+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:46:47.783Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bd2e3644-b972-4c99-8715-632f63b707c1\">The breakaway has been caught. Ciccone has dropped through the group to try and support Skjelmose but Afonso Eulalio is drilling the pace out front for his Bahrain Victorious leader, Lenny Martinez.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:54:02+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:54:02.612Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-10km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-10km-to-go\"><span>10km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-7c4a9b2c-b2b3-4627-ab31-b3f47e520c13\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Despite Ciccone&#8217;s best efforts, Skjelmose and Gall are 50 seconds behind the peloton led by Evenepoel and Eulalio.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:56:19+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:56:19.649Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d4f13707-2a16-4f6e-ab22-c848834c0e5a\"><strong>Leaders<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vingegaard (TVL)<br \/>Lipowitz (RBH)<br \/>Martinez (TBV)<br \/>Paret-Peitre (SOQ)<br \/>Evenepoel (RBH)<br \/>Carapaz (EFE)<br \/>Eulalio (TBV)<\/p>\n<p>They are 58 seconds ahead of Gall, Skjelmose, Soler and Ciccone. Onley is even further back with Svestad-B\u00e5rdseng waiting for him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:57:15+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:57:15.974Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-aa8b9371-a976-43bf-995f-8ce95ffeebc9\">Gall was so impressive on the final climb yesterday but all that effort has come to naught thanks to the descent of the last climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:58:13+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:58:13.368Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b66667c5-ee26-4556-8740-aaeb82f8e722\">The riders are coming back into the start town of Berga after four hours of racing under their belt. There is an intermediate sprint before the finale climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T15:59:49+00:00\">2026-03-28T15:59:49.929Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-intermediate-sprint-berga\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-intermediate-sprint-berga\"><span>Intermediate sprint (Berga)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-afdb5d87-57ef-4000-95ce-6fd0d29faa31\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. Martinez (TBV) 3pts 3&#8243;<br \/>2. Vingegaard (TVL) 2pts 2&#8243;<br \/>3. Lipowitz (RBH) 1pt 1&#8243;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-7acc54f7-743f-450e-af8e-42eb041891e3\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mmCW7SriXrDqh6nCFwYAZZ.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: (L-R) Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike - Green Leader Jersey and Lenny Martinez of France and Team Bahrain - Victorious - Orange Best Young Rider Jersey compete in the breakaway during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:01:16+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:01:16.223Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-19e5b4a7-edd2-4b55-b820-999cf0b54397\">Martinez moving comfortably into second overall but it will all be decided on this final climb to the Santuari de Queralt. 5.9km with an average gradient of 7% and a max of 15%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:02:07+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:02:07.741Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-994fe265-77bb-4fa1-962c-9e2b77351459\">Carapaz now starting to drift off the back on one of the introductory steep sections. Afonso Eulalio has also gone out of the back after doing a huge effort for Martinez.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:03:15+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:03:15.029Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-5km-to-go\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-5km-to-go\"><span>5km to go<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-19438f30-3de7-442e-818e-9fe7cf026d11\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><strong>Leaders<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vingegaard (TVL)<br \/>Martinez (TBV)<br \/>Lipowitz (RBH)<br \/>Paret-Peintre (SOQ)<br \/>Evenepoel (RBH)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There is now one minute and 28 seconds to Gall and Skjelmose.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:06:06+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:06:06.880Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d1dc9088-0263-4b65-857a-24b182c25179\">3km to go and Evenepoel still leads this group of five with his teammate, Lipowitz, sat on his wheel.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-5481ea94-f927-4898-940d-5464f74c63d7\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XMxURzeN5n7NcxzbduuXZj.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: (L-R) Florian Lipowitz of Germany, Remco Evenepoel of Belgium and Team Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe and Lenny Martinez of France and Team Bahrain - Victorious - Orange Best Young Rider Jersey compete in the breakaway during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:07:13+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:07:13.200Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5526c7ac-74b4-436d-92a9-ffd97488771c\">Lipowitz tried to let Evenepoel go clear for a stage win but Vingegaard was having absolutely none of it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:08:11+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:08:11.118Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ec242476-fdad-43ae-8e29-ff535382daeb\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vingegaard<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Just a seated acceleration from the race leader. Immediately drops Evenepoel with Paret-Peintre losing touch as well.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-130fc2ae-c044-4f97-9299-58fbeafa6083\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YaNnKy9oGD3FyqbzLAN7be.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Stage winner Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team Visma | Lease a Bike - Green Leader Jersey attacks in the breakaway during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:09:19+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:09:19.240Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack\"><span>Attack<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-5cfad7ad-b1a9-475b-912a-e48b57e5e119\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vingegaard<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">That was more like it! He accelerates out of the saddle and leaves Lipowitz and Martinez behind. However, the German is recovering well with Martinez but they have started messing around and that sees Vingegaard go clear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:10:22+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:10:22.832Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-flamme-rouge\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-flamme-rouge\"><span>Flamme Rouge!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-6b334bea-a523-48ee-84c7-6a9c15131506\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vingegaard solo but Lipowitz and Martinez are riding well and aren&#8217;t miles behind the race leader. They&#8217;re about seven seconds behind him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:12:04+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:12:04.652Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-06a54eac-08c7-48bb-b8a4-b6648a857a14\">Vingegaard has 15 seconds now on Lipowitz and Martinez, 28 seconds back to Evenepoel with Paret-Peintre settled in between them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:12:43+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:12:43.216Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d1b9de86-335c-45ac-91d0-7b50508c0b54\">500 metres to go for Vingegaard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:13:34+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:13:34.294Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5562eea3-c1c5-4e60-ba0b-e48478c9ec38\">Jonas Vingegaard wins stage 6 of Volta a Catalunya 2026.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-0e6b1245-ee3e-408f-8a6a-6e3025f7fd37\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ksH22bu9SS63SErQgVLwCe.jpg\" alt=\"Jonas Vingegaard wins stage 6 at Volta a Cataluya on mountaintop finish in Queralt\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:14:48+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:14:48.462Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cdf9ed1b-0a78-41f5-b7eb-6ed8de2a18ba\">Lenny Martinez takes an important second on the day ahead of Florian Lipowitz with Valentin Paret-Peintre, Remco Evenepoel and Richard Carapaz all coming in behind them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:39:59+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:39:59.189Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f654f370-f1fa-4ab8-8458-9ae0fad84fcd\">Vingegaard now extends his lead to Martinez out to 1&#8217;22&#8221; with Lipowitz a further 8&#8243; behind the Frenchman. Paret-Peintre and Evenepoel also move up a space with Gall dropping down to 6th after a disappointing finale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:42:37+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:42:37.914Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c867712e-32e3-4ee7-b11b-64437595c6cc\">Gall started the day in 2nd place overall at just 57&#8243; behind Vingegaard. He ends it in 6th at 3&#8217;17&#8221; behind the Dane.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8becb87a-dc56-4d01-ac87-402da5b642f9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3tkgBQrKD63ViJumXr2is6.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: (L-R) Felix Gall of Austria and Team Decathlon CMA CGM and Mattias Skjelmose of Denmark and Team Lidl - Trek cross the finish line during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:51:19+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:51:19.312Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-edd4ccdc-131a-4a36-a26d-c31cdff6fc42\">Podium prizes are definitely getting weirder&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-08bc4ab3-4b24-4a10-bd8e-94443594a00a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fyYuBVf4VqdKcW5iuXMAtF.jpg\" alt=\"Team Visma-Lease a bike&amp;#039;s Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard celebrates on the podium with the trophy after winning the sixth stage of the 2026 &amp;#039;Volta a Catalunya&amp;#039; cycling tour of Catalonia, a 158 km race between Berga and the Sanctuary of La Mare de Deu de Queralt in Berga, on March 28, 2026. (Photo by Josep LAGO \/ AFP)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:53:07+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:53:07.772Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e0e3c8cb-7c4f-4a5e-a7e9-f974b8808ac3\">Vingegaard, of course, keeps his white and green leaders jersey going into the final day in Barcelona.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-63d59cb2-6ffc-4da9-86c7-727d8bb2c16c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2BAV9cCCR7V8RK4KEJi56S.jpg\" alt=\"Team Visma-Lease a bike&amp;#039;s Danish rider Jonas Vingegaard celebrates on the podium after winning the sixth stage of the 2026 &amp;#039;Volta a Catalunya&amp;#039; cycling tour of Catalonia, a 158 km race between Berga and the Sanctuary of La Mare de Deu de Queralt in Berga, on March 28, 2026. (Photo by Josep LAGO \/ AFP)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:54:58+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:54:58.719Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f0a70c07-df14-46c1-af92-c1975bd10cf5\">For the first time in the race, Baptiste Veistroffer (Lotto-Intermarche) is now the KOM leader! The white and red jersey is passed on to Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-Trek).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-a9f8b72f-a992-4c1c-b70a-e97b59b18cd4\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fTUCXpUjVrQMB33AHdG4Pb.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Giulio Ciccone of Italy and Team Lidl - Trek celebrates at podium as Red Mountain Jersey winner during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"live-feed-ad-unit ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:57:01+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:57:01.411Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ec60f9e6-f088-4cf4-b0f8-34165d6d273f\">Lenny Martinez (Bahrain Victorious) keeps the white and orange best young rider jersey by 3&#8217;58&#8221; over Cian Uijtdebroeks (Movistar).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-0ca92399-4591-4c16-8ed3-ecea6a0fa53c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xUtxafbRVAL2hxY3iSM8E.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Lenny Martinez of France and Team Bahrain - Victorious - Orange Best Young Rider Jersey celebrates at podium during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"inline\">\n<\/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\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-28T16:58:48+00:00\">2026-03-28T16:58:48.974Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-31fed166-70d4-432e-927e-319b644782d2\">Ciccone also took the most combative rider prize for a second day in a row. This time, someone got the news to him before he left as he didn&#8217;t attend the podium yesterday and was given a hefty fine for it!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-94e3f59c-fa65-41c3-a12f-95283d3f2389\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QBFGKHVy5mKMazAVS7Rj4E.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Giulio Ciccone of Italy and Team Lidl - Trek celebrates at podium as most combative rider prize winner during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. 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He leads Vingegaard by just two points going into the final day!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-6bd6efb5-4c96-4d53-8f73-0ab230703fdb\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k46xQkzPersvJxLq7SJ4yJ.jpg\" alt=\"QUERALT, SPAIN - MARCH 28: Dorian Godon of France and Team INEOS Grenadiers - Blue Points Jersey celebrates at podium during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 6 a 158.2km stage from La Berga to Queralt 1133m \/ #UCIWT \/ on March 28, 2026 in Queralt, Spain. 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