1 thought on “ Volta a Catalunya 2021 -Stage 4 preview ” Randal Mawhinney says: 25 March, 2021 at 7:08 am. Stage 3 kicks into gear near the Canal Olímpic Catalunya in Castelldefels to finish uphill in Vallter 2000. The presence of Peter Sagan was one of the great incentives of the 100th edition of the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya, and expectations were met today with his victory in the 6th stage of the race, probably the only massive sprint of the week after a journey of 193.8 kilometers between Tarragona and Mataró. With the arrival of the Internet epoch, folks have availed the limitless choices. Stage 2 winner Rohan Dennis (Ineos Grenadiers) took teammates Richard Carapaz, Richie Porte, and Geraint Thomas into the final 10km, while Alejandro Valverde (Movistar Team) moved to the front, policed by Porte and Kuss. This advantage was steadily brought back by the chasing peloton, with overall leader João Almeida (Deceuninck-Quick-Step) protected by teammates. Get exclusive information … 11. The average gradient is 5.2%, but this is a biased statistic as the road levels out before the summit. 2 thoughts on “ Volta a Catalunya 2021 – Stage 3 preview ” Flávio Fernandes says: 23 March, 2021 at 7:59 pm. Stage 4 of the 2021 Volta a Catalunya, from Ripoll to Port Ainé (166.5km) will again test the climbers. (file photo) Alejandro Valverde was leader in GC. Wednesday 27 March - The 3rd stage of the Volta a Catalunya is a mountain race of 179 kilometres between Sant Feliu de Guíxols and ski resort Vallter 2000. Thomas De Gendt is the winner of Volta Ciclista a Catalunya 2018 Stage 3, before Simon Yates and Thibaut Pinot. But moments later, a powerful-looking Nairo Quintana (Arkéa-Samsic) hopped on Carapaz’s wheel, continued on, and brought back Valverde. The final haul up to Vallter 2000 amounts to 11.2 kilometres and the average gradient is 7.6%. Ciclismo - Volta a Catalunya 2021 - Adam Yates gana la etapa 3. In … As a commentator on an international website, you should hide your exaggerated nationalism and respect cyclists from other countries. The fifth stage included a climb shortly before the finish, giving an opportunity for an attack, before another flat stage … Yates gave a victory salute with Chaves in pursuit, while veteran Spanish rider Valverde pushed back into third place. This stage shouldn’t be a problem for the 22-year-old American Brandon McNulty who is slowly becoming one of the top time trialists in the sport today. Great to see another win! 2018 Volta a Catalunya Stage 3 Profile (Update: This is the new Stage 3 profile as the route has changed due to fear of avalanches) Alejandro Valverde (Movistar Team), seen here winning Stage 3, won the 2017 Volta a Catalunya. With less than five kilometers left, Giulio Ciccone (Trek-Segafredo) brought the group together behind Arensman. .. The 7.7 kilometres climb appears after 120 kilometres. Bora - Hansgrohe during the Stage 3 teams presentation: "Today's stage played out the way we had expected, with the yellow jersey team in control. The steepest ramps are 14%. Adam Yates (Ineos Grenadiers) took the stage 3 win of the 2021 Volta a Catalunya. The Volta a Catalunya stage 5 from La Pobla de Segur to Manresa (201.1km) offers more climbing, with a mid-stage cat 3 ascent, but the final 19km is a downhill run-in. Volta a Catalunya stage 4: Chaves fends off bunch emotional... VeloNews • 21d. Andreas Kron ( Lotto Soudal) won stage 1 of the Volta a Catalunya after he proved the quickest of a four-man break … “My first victory for my new team. Analysis: Banning bottle toss could cause safety issues in trash zones, Amstel Gold Race: Five lessons from Limburg. The ultimate climb amounts to 12 kilometres, while the average gradient sits at 7.3%. 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Adam Yates won stage 3 of the 2021 Volta a Catalunya. Will Marc Hirschi rule the Ardennes again? Volta a Catalunya 2019 Route stage 3: Sant Feliu de Guíxols – Vallter 2000. Sunday 28 March - The last stage of the Volta a Catalunya revolves around Alto de Montjuïc in Barcelona. Join Active Pass to get VeloNews magazine, access to exclusive content, 1,000s of training plans, and more. Wednesday 27 March - The 3rd stage of the Volta a Catalunya is a mountain race of 179 kilometres between Sant Feliu de Guíxols and ski resort Vallter 2000. The Brit claimed his first victory as an Ineos rider in style, taking a 13-second solo victory, but crucially moving into a 45-second overall lead. noeasyride. Valverde launched another attack chasing after the sole leader Arensman, and only Carapaz responded. The third stage finished on the climb of La Molina, with the fourth finishing at Port Ainé. Photo: David Ramos/Getty Images. Stage 3 of the Volta a Catalunya was the toughest of the seven stages; 179km from Sant Feliu de Guíxols and included a category 3 climb, two category 1 … Get the latest race news, results, commentary, and tech, delivered to your inbox. 0:42. Ciclismo - Volta a Catalunya 2021 - Andreas Kron gana la etapa 1. Ciclismo - Volta a Catalunya 2021 - … Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites. The 4th stage travels over two intermediate climbs from Ripoll to Port Ainé. This stage shouldn’t be a problem for the 22-year-old American Brandon McNulty who is slowly becoming one of the top time trialists in the sport today. In stage 3 the town on the river Onya is both departure-town and arrival-place after a 156.6 kilometres ride in which the riders are to crest 5 colls. Adam Yates was leader in GC. Originally, Vallter was scheduled as a finish for the 2018 Volta a Catalunya, but due to harsh weather in the north of Spain the race was shortened at the eleventh hour in favour of a false flat arrival in Camprodon. The cat 1 climb over the Port de Toses (3.1km at 9.1 percent) awaits at 32km, followed by the HC climb over the Port de Cantó (24.7 at 4.4 percent), and then the conclusion of the stage on the Port Ainé (19km at 7.5 percent). We caught up with Giulio Ciccone on the massage table after Stage 3 of the Volta a Catalunya. Stage 1: Calella - Calella. There will be some elevation gain in the first few kilometers, but the last 14km is largely flat. Volta a Catalunya (2021) Photos; Stage 3: Canal Olímpic De Catalunya → Vallter 2000, 204 km. Adam Yates (Ineos Grenadiers) took the stage 3 win of the 2021 Volta a Catalunya. Thomas De Gendt soloed to victory ahead of Simon Yates and Thibaut Pinot, while the most recent winners in Vallter 2000 are Tejay van Garderen (2014) and Nairo Quintana (2013). Mysteries remain over Swiss sensation, Amstel Gold Race: Wout van Aert edges photo finish to deny Tom Pidcock, De Brabantse Pijl: Tom Pidcock wows Wout van Aert and Matteo Trentin for first pro win, Power analysis: Brandon McNulty at the 2021 Itzulia Basque Country. Adam Yates is the winner of Volta Ciclista a Catalunya 2021 Stage 3, before Esteban Chaves and Alejandro Valverde. The 2016 Volta a Catalunya included seven stages, all of which were road stages with no time trials. “It was a long climb, a very hard climb,” said Yates. Peter Sagan shines in Mataró. 2:05. Stage 3 Post-Race Coverage Full Official Stage 3 Results and General Classification — voltacatalunya.cat Adam Yates wins stage 3 atop Vallter 2000 — cyclingnews Almeida ousted from Volta a Catalunya lead at Vallter 2000 — cyclingnews Valverde rolls back the years in Vallter 2000 summit finish — cyclingnews No downhill after its crest, as the route continues false flat to the first uphill stretches of the closing climb. I’m really happy,” said Yates. Shortly after the Movistar leader was dropped Chris Froome (Israel Start-Up Nation) and Luis León Sánchez (Astana Premier-Tech) were also shed. Nairo Quintana won the 2016 Volta a Catalunya. Lotto Soudal at the stage 3 start in Canal Olimpic de Catalunya. Only 4 British riders in the party, you forget Thomas? photo Namuss Films/Volta a Catalunya . Another interesting read: race results 3rd stage 2019 Volta a Catalunya. Live Streaming Volta a Catalunya Stage 3 in UCI World Tour Free Online, Watch Volta a Catalunya Stage 3 UCI World Tour LIVE STREAMS Cycling in commune-chance-35 fr Full HD. Volta a Catalunya 2021 Route stage 7: Barcelona - Barcelona. “I just felt good,” Yates said. ..Galván Francisco (Equipo Kern Pharma) is dropped from group 1. The remains of the break with Sean Bennett (Trek-Segafredo) and Thymen Arensman (Team DSM) pressed on for another kilometer until Bennett could not hold Arensman’s wheel. The last victory for Soler Marc (Movistar Team) was 154 days ago ( La Vuelta ciclista a España Stage 2) 10. Stage 2 of the 2021 Volta a Catalunya is an individual time trial (ITT) that spans 21.1 kilometers. Volta a Catalunya: Stage 3. Nairo Quintana is the winner of Volta Ciclista a Catalunya 2013 Stage 3, before Alejandro Valverde and Joaquim Rodríguez. The finish climb averages 6.8% across its length of 18.5 kilometres. Classifications of Volta Ciclista a Catalunya 2021. Into the remaining 12km of the final climb with 7 percent average grades, the break came apart and 6 remained, as Marc Soler (Movistar Team) was shed from the main bunch. © 2021 Pocket Outdoor Media Inc. All Rights Reserved. In the final kilometer, Chaves surged past the American Kuss who looked to be moving backward. Getty Images. The Ardennes classics: Snoozers or sizzlers? Wednesday, March 25, 2015 - Girona is a regular host in the Volta a Catalunya. Adam Yates solo’s to a climbing victory at Vallter 2000 to move into the race lead at the Volta a Catalunya. 2021-03-24. 1:51. Slideshow 1/3. Sepp Kuss (Jumbo-Visma) went with Yates’ attack midway up … 10. The ultimate climb amounts to 12 kilometres, while the average gradient sits at 7.3%. THOMAS DE GHENT is a machine ,i forget the WATTS he can keep steady at for 41/2 hours so i think TODAY will be his day ,maybe Marc Solec could spring a suprise. Behind the action, race leader Almeida and Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers) could not match the tempo on the front and settled into the chase group. Thomas De Gendt was leader in GC. Sepp Kuss (Jumbo-Visma) went with Yates’ attack midway up the final climb but was not able to stay with the twin riding for the British squad. Alt des Angles is the toughest and is … Top competitors for Volta Ciclista a Catalunya 2010 are Mark Cavendish, Roman Kreuziger and Andy Schleck. Seeing the attrition, Hugh Carthy (EF Education-Nippo) went after the lead group. The four continued to attack each other while behind them riders were coming off both ends of the chase group as the general classification was up for grabs. “Everything was perfect and in the end, we had cards to play — and we played them well, with Richie going with the first move and then I came across and just kept going.”. The third and fourth stage both included summit finishes. Follow us. The end of the descent coincides with the start of the penultimate climb, Alt de Rocabruna: 7.3 kilometres at 5.8%. At 3.5 kilometres and with shallow gradients, the Alt de la Ganga serves as a perfect place to stretch the legs before the route continues to the Alt de Oix. Dan Martin wins stage 3 at Volta a Catalunya (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com) Dan Martin (Etixx-QuickStep) took a hard-fought stage 3 victory at Volta a … Yates and Kuss traded attacks which dropped Carapaz and an already fading Valverde. There will be some elevation gain in the first few kilometers, but the last 14km is largely flat. Four Brits in the top 8 overall! SportBuzz. Could overall leader Nacer Bouhanni continue to dominate the Volta a Catalunya in stage three with the first uphill of the race in store. Basically, this is a pepped up false flat, which slopes at 3% for 9 kilometres. Stage 2 of the 2021 Volta a Catalunya is an individual time trial (ITT) that spans 21.1 kilometers. With a strong finish on the day, Porte is now in second place overall, giving the Ineos Grenadiers three of the top four general classification placings. The 2019 race to Vallter opens on rolling roads. Same team, three different jerseys. ..Galván Francisco … A nine-man break had escaped early on and had as much as a five-minute advantage at 45 kilometers of racing to go. This is Yates’ first win of the season, and on a climb that he last won in 2019. Adam Yates (Ineos Grenadiers) took the stage 3 win of the 2021 Volta a … VeloNews - Yates takes over the race lead in the first of two consecutive climbing tests. The race boils down to six runs on a hilly 7.8 kilometres city circuit. 10. João Almeida finished 3rd and is the new leader of the General Classification in front of Brandon McNulty as we enter the mountains tomorrow. Adam Yates retains the overall lead guided by a strong Ineos Grenadiers squad that now occupies the top three places on the general … 4 min read Volta Ciclista a Catalunya Stage 3 Preview Rohan Dennis took an important win for him in the second stage of Catalunya by beating French national champion Remi Cavagna by 5 seconds. Yates blasted out of the main group with Kuss, and connected with Carapaz and Quintana, dropping the Trek-Segafredo rider. Just inside of 2km to go, Yates launched an attack — the final blow to Kuss — and quickly pulled away from his pursuers. Well done @AdamYates7 @INEOSGrenadiers #VoltaCatalunya100 https://t.co/iRCfdnFYDi, — INEOS Grenadier (@INEOSGrenadier) March 24, 2021. Adam Yates is the winner of Volta Ciclista a Catalunya 2019 Stage 3, before Egan Bernal and Dan Martin. The climb to the ski station is 11 kilometres long and the average gradient sits at 7.6%. . Yates’ teammate Thomas missed out on the stage podium but rode into fourth overall. Volta a Catalunya 2021 - Stage 6 - Final Kilometers. ..Soler Marc (Movistar Team) is dropped from peloton. SportBuzz. He was aggressive on the final climb to the Valter 2000 ski resort. “I had enough momentum and enough speed to go straight past.”. Thomas De Gendt was leader in GC. The first two stages were moderately hilly and were possibly suitable for sprinters. The first three riders on the line win time bonuses of 10, 6 and 4 seconds, while two intermediate sprints (at kilometre 65 and at kilometre 159) come with 3, 2 and 1 seconds each. Adam Yates (Ineos Grenadiers) took the stage 3 win of the 2021 Volta a … Volta a Catalunya stage 3: Adam Yates soars to mountaintop win – VeloNews.com - Flipboard Esteban Chaves (Team BikeExchange) rocketed out of the remains of the chase group, after the leaders with less than 3.8km to go. To exclusive content, 1,000s of training plans, and on a climb that he last won in 2019 ”. 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