Volta a Catalunya 2018
Alejandro Valverde won the 98th edition of the Volta a Catalunya, thus stepping in his own shoes. The podium was rounded out by Nairo Quintana and Pierre Latour, while the race ran from 19 March 2018 to 25 March.
Take a look at the final GC of the 2018 Volta a Catalunya, or check out the route and the start list.
Click on the links in underneath scheme for race results/reports and the route of individual stages.
Volta a Catalunya 2018 stages:
Volta a Catalunya 2018: Route maps, height profiles, and more
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Route and profile 4th stage
Route and profile 5th stage
Route and profile 6th stage
Route and profile 7th stage
Route and profile final lap 7th stage
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Simon Yates solos to victory, Alejandro Valverde wins GC
The Volta Catalunya's ultimate stage detonates the fireworks on the hilly circuit in Barcelona. Simon Yates solos to the win, while Alejandro Valverde pockets the overall victory. Egan Bernal crashes out of contention and the podium is rounded out by Nairo Quintana and Pierre Latour.Read more »
Schachmann bests Rubio in two-up sprint, Valverde still leader
The 6th stage of the Volta a Catalunya is a shortened race. At 117 kilometres, the route features one intermediate climb and the last 42 kilometres are on the flat. Maxilian Schachmann and Diego Rubio bring the early break home before the German outsprints the Spaniard on the line. Alejandro Valverde retains leader.Read more »
Pantano brings early break home, Valverde still leader
The Volta a Catalunya's 5th stage is the longest of this edition. At 212.9 kilometres, the route travels over three huge climbs to finish with a descent to the line in the Aran Valley. Jarlinson Pantano flies to victory, while Alejandro Valverde retains overall leader.Read more »
Valverde wins and moves into overall lead
At 170.7 kilometres, the Volta a Catalunya's 4th stage travels over two intermediate climbs to the final haul up to La Molina. Alejandro Valverde bests young Egan Bernal in a two-up sprint. The Spaniard moves back into the overall lead.Read more »
De Gendt solos to leader's jersey
Due to harsh weather, the Volta a Catalunya's 3rd stage has been altered from a high altitude finish in Vallter 2000 to a false flat arrival in Camprodon. The route amounts to 153 kilometres and takes in two intermediate climbs. Thomas De Gendt solos to victory ahead of Simon Yates and Thibaut Pinot. Furthermore, the Flemish solo-specialist moves into the overall lead.Read more »
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Valverde sprints to victory and leader's jerseyÁlvaro José Hodeg sprints to leader's jersey
The Route
Riders
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Calella - Calella
Mataró - Valls
Sant Cugat del Vallès - Camprodon
Llanars - La Molina
Llívia - Vielha e Mijaran
La Pobla de Segur - Torrefarrera
Barcelona - Barcelona