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March 28, 2026
105th Volta Ciclista a Catalunya 2026 🇪🇸 (2.UWT) ME – Stage 6 – Berga – Queralt : 158,2 km
Classified as a 2.UWT event for the men and a 2.1 event for the women,
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March 28, 2026
105th Volta Ciclista a Catalunya 2026 🇪🇸 (2.UWT) ME – Stage 6 – Berga – Queralt : 158,2 km
Classified as a 2.UWT event for the men and a 2.1 event for the women, the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya is one of the oldest and most prestigious stage races in professional cycling, traversing the rugged terrain of northeastern Spain. The men’s competition is a cornerstone of the UCI WorldTour, typically featuring a week of intense racing that includes high-altitude summit finishes in the Pyrenees and a signature final stage on the iconic Montjuïc circuit in Barcelona. Its route is defined by significant elevation gain and technical descents, making it a primary target for the world’s elite climbers and grand tour contenders. The women’s edition, held over three days in June, has rapidly grown in status, providing a high-level platform for the professional peloton to tackle the region’s demanding mountain passes and scenic coastal roads.
Overall race leader Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) has hammered home his authority in the 2026 Volta a Catalunya, soaring away to the Santuari de Queralt finish to claim his second summit finish victory in as many days.
Isolated from his teammates in a select group of five after an arduous day of climbing in the foothills of the Pyrenees, Vingegaard decided the best form of defence was an attack, launching away with 2.5 kilometres to go.
The opposition crumpled completely for a second day running, with Lenny Martinez (Bahrain Victorious) second at 10 seconds and Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) third. Lipowitz’s teammate and pre-race favourite Remco Evenepoel, having lost time on Friday after his crash earlier in the week, opted to take on a team player’s role, working hard for the German before easing up some five kilometres from the line.
Vingegaard’s measured but deadly attack means he is now well en route to adding an overall triumph in his first-ever Volta a Catalunya on Sunday to his Paris-Nice victory of a few weeks back. Overall, his lead over the closest pursuer, Martinez, is roughly 1:20, a massive margin in a race often decided by seconds.
“We wanted to go to for the stage again today. We got a good breakaway and then controlled it really well for a long, long time. The whole team did an amazing job,” Vingegaard said in a post-race interview.
“Then, in the last steep downhill, Red Bull put some pressure on, but luckily, I was up there, and I was in the group ahead on the last climb. From there, it was a battle between six guys. I still had legs for an attack; that’s what I did. I was able to drop the other guys; it was a good day.
“Sunday is maybe not the kind of stage that suits me the best. If I can win another stage, that’d be nice, but the main focus will be to keep the leader’s jersey.”
Results :
 ME - Stage 6 </strong> - Berga - Queralt : 158,2 km
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Classified as a 2.UWT event for the men and a 2.1 event for the women, the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya is one of the oldest and most prestigious stage races in professional cycling, traversing the rugged terrain of northeastern Spain. The men’s competition is a cornerstone of the UCI WorldTour, typically featuring a week of intense racing that includes high-altitude summit finishes in the Pyrenees and a signature final stage on the iconic Montjuïc circuit in Barcelona. Its route is defined by significant elevation gain and technical descents, making it a primary target for the world’s elite climbers and grand tour contenders. The women’s edition, held over three days in June, has rapidly grown in status, providing a high-level platform for the professional peloton to tackle the region's demanding mountain passes and scenic coastal roads.
Overall race leader Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) has hammered home his authority in the 2026 Volta a Catalunya, soaring away to the Santuari de Queralt finish to claim his second summit finish victory in as many days.
Isolated from his teammates in a select group of five after an arduous day of climbing in the foothills of the Pyrenees, Vingegaard decided the best form of defence was an attack, launching away with 2.5 kilometres to go.
The opposition crumpled completely for a second day running, with Lenny Martinez (Bahrain Victorious) second at 10 seconds and Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) third. Lipowitz's teammate and pre-race favourite Remco Evenepoel, having lost time on Friday after his crash earlier in the week, opted to take on a team player's role, working hard for the German before easing up some five kilometres from the line.
Vingegaard's measured but deadly attack means he is now well en route to adding an overall triumph in his first-ever Volta a Catalunya on Sunday to his Paris-Nice victory of a few weeks back. Overall, his lead over the closest pursuer, Martinez, is roughly 1:20, a massive margin in a race often decided by seconds.
"We wanted to go to for the stage again today. We got a good breakaway and then controlled it really well for a long, long time. The whole team did an amazing job," Vingegaard said in a post-race interview.
"Then, in the last steep downhill, Red Bull put some pressure on, but luckily, I was up there, and I was in the group ahead on the last climb. From there, it was a battle between six guys. I still had legs for an attack; that's what I did. I was able to drop the other guys; it was a good day.
"Sunday is maybe not the kind of stage that suits me the best. If I can win another stage, that'd be nice, but the main focus will be to keep the leader's jersey."
<strong>Results : </strong>
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