Volta a Catalunya 2026: Vernon wins shortened stage, Godon extends lead

fotobureau Cor VosStrong wind gusts high in the Pyrenees turn the 4th stage of the Volta a Catalunya into an unexpected bonus for the sprinters. Ethan Vernon says “thank you” and sprints to triumph, while Dorian Godon finishes second and slightly strengthens his GC lead. Tom Pidcock finishes third and takes a total of 7 bonus seconds. (Slideshow route/profile)

Stage 4 Results – 2026 Volta a Catalunya

1. Ethan Vernon (gbr) 4:01:03
2. Dorian Godon (fra) s.t.
3. Tom Pidcock (gbr) s.t.
4. Brandon McNulty (usa) s.t.
5. Magnus Cort (den) s.t.
6. David Gónzalez (spa) s.t.
7. Mathieu Kockelmann (nld) s.t.
8. Alberto Dainese (ita) s.t.
9. Noah Hobbs (gbr) s.t.
10. Mark Stewart (gbr) s.t.

GC after stage 4

1. Dorian Godon (fra)
2. Tom Pidcock (gbr) + 0:13
3. Remco Evenepoel (bel) + 0:14
4. Jonas Vingegaard (den) + 0:24
5. Andrea Raccagni Noviero (ita) + 0:25
6. Brandon McNulty (usa) s.t.
7. Rudy Molard (fra) + 0:26
8. Antoine L'Hore (fra) s.t.
9. Ben O'Connor (aus) s.t.
10. Mattias Skjelmose (den) s.t.

Race report

On the approach to the Alt de Sant Feliu de Codines, Koen Bouwman, Samuel Fernández, Merhawi Kudus and mountains classification leader Baptiste Veistroffer form the breakaway. The quartet opens a 2.30-minute lead. Veistroffer is the first to crest the summit, after which he and Bouwman are dropped. The other two are caught inside the final 20 kilometres.

At the intermediate sprint in Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Tom Pidcock takes 3 bonus seconds.

In Camprodon, Ethan Vernon launches a decisive sprint from the front to take the win. GC leader and two-time stage winner Dorian Godon finishes on his wheel, while Tom Pidcock comes across the line third. This moves the Brit up to second place, while the leader’s jersey remains on Godon’s shoulders.

Another interesting read: route 4th stage 2026 Volta a Catalunya.

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