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- Urko Berrade (SPA)
- Gotzon Martín (SPA)
- Joel Nicolau (SPA)
leading group- Urko Berrade (SPA)
- Gotzon Martín (SPA)
- Joel Nicolau (SPA)
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peloton
After 2 mountain stages, the sprinters smell another opportunity today. The fast men certainly won’t get it as the 5th stage is the longest stage in the Tour of Catalonia with 206.2 kilometers. An excellent opportunity for the early breakaways or will a sprinter take the win? Follow the stage closely here with text from 12.20 pm.
- 15 hours 14. Another 100 kilometers. In the peloton they control the lead of the leading group, but the pace is not high. The 3 Spaniards keep their lead. †
Another 100 kilometers
In the peloton they control the lead of the leading group, but the pace is not high. The 3 Spaniards keep their lead.
- 3 pm 08. Devenyns leads the way. Dries Devenyns (Quick Step-Alpha Vinyl) moves up and takes the lead of the pack. They gradually wake up and try to make up for seconds on the leading group. The 3 Spaniards up front still have 4’48” and manage to hold on to their lead. .
Devenyns leads the pace
Dries Devenyns (Quick Step-Alpha Vinyl) moves up and takes the lead of the pack. They gradually wake up and try to make up for seconds on the leading group. The 3 Spaniards at the front still have 4’48” and manage to keep their lead.
- In the peloton, BikeExchange leads the pace in function of sprinter Kaden Groves. 3 p.m. 05.
In the peloton, BikeExchange leads the pace in function of sprinter Kaden Groves.
- 15 hours 03. The 3 front runners do not yet have a professional victory on their record. Gotzon Martín (Euskaltel-Euskadi) took part in the Vuelta for the first time in his career last year, finishing 37th. †
The 3 front runners do not yet have a professional victory on their record.
Gotzon Martín (Euskaltel-Euskadi) took part in the Vuelta for the first time in his career last year, finishing 37th.
- 14 hours 57. The riders in the leading group continue to work well together. They manage to keep the pack at bay. The 3 Spaniards have a lead of 4’52”. .
The riders in the leading group continue to work well together. They manage to keep the pack at bay. The 3 Spaniards have a lead of 4’52”.
- The focus for the riders of Quick Step-Alpha Vinyl. 14 hours 52.
The focus for the riders of Quick Step-Alpha Vinyl.
- 14 hours 49. Points classification. Jonas Hvideberg (DSM) wears the jersey of the points classification. He has 1 point more than Joao Almeida, Ben O’Connor, Kaden Groves and Nairo Quintana. Today there are points to be collected again so Hvideberg has to pull out all the stops to defend his jersey. †
points classification
Jonas Hvideberg (DSM) wears the jersey of the points classification. He has 1 point more than Joao Almeida, Ben O’Connor, Kaden Groves and Nairo Quintana. Today there are points to be collected again so Hvideberg has to pull out all the stops to defend his jersey.
- 14 hours 44. The leading group now drives through the gates of the Catalan city of Cervera. The 3 front runners have a lead of 4’52”. Still 114 kilometers to the finish in Vilanova i la Geltrú. .
The leading group now drives through the gates of the Catalan city of Cervera. The 3 front runners have a lead of 4’52”. Still 114 kilometers to the finish in Vilanova i la Geltrú.
- 2 p.m. 40. Roll of honors Tour of Catalonia (last 10 years). 2021: Adam Yates 2020: No edition 2019: Miguel Angel López 2018: Alejandro Valverde 2017: Alejandro Valverde 2016: Nairo Quintana 2015: Richie Porte 2014: Joaquim Rodríguez 2013: Daniel Martin 2012: Michael Albasini .
List of honors Tour of Catalonia (last 10 years)
2021: Adam Yates
2020: No edition
2019: Miguel Angel Lopez
2018: Alejandro Valverde
2017: Alejandro Valverde
2016: Nairo Quintana
2015: Richie Door
2014: Joaquim Rodríguez
2013: Daniel Martin
2012: Michael Albasini
- 4’50”. The leading group still has a stable lead. Now it goes via rolling roads towards the coastal town of Vilanova i la Geltrú. . 14 hours 32.
4’50”
The leading group still has a stable lead. Now it goes via rolling roads towards the coastal town of Vilanova i la Geltrú.
- 2 pm 21. Bahrain Victorious, Quick Step-Alpha Vinyl and BikeExchange lead the pack. They would like to finish their sprinter in the future, but then the early flight still has to be taken into account. †
Bahrain Victorious, Quick Step-Alpha Vinyl and BikeExchange lead the pack. They would like to finish their sprinter in the future, but then the early flight still has to be taken into account.
- 2 pm 15. What happened? After the official starting signal, a rider from Euskaltel-Euskadi tried to get away alone. He was unsuccessful in his attempt. Later, 3 riders were luckier. Urko Berrade, Joel Nicolau and Gotzon Martín provide a Spanish get-together at the front. The 3 adventurers have a lead of 5 minutes on the peloton. The 5th stage is the longest stage of the Tour of Catalonia. Refugees today have an excellent opportunity and may well put a stop to the bunch sprint. †
What happened?
After the official starting signal, a rider from Euskaltel-Euskadi tried to get away alone. He was unsuccessful in his attempt. Later, 3 riders were luckier.
Urko Berrade, Joel Nicolau and Gotzon Martín provide a Spanish get-together at the front. The 3 adventurers have a lead of 5 minutes on the peloton.
The 5th stage is the longest stage of the Tour of Catalonia. Refugees today have an excellent opportunity and may well put a stop to the bunch sprint.
- Wind. At the finish in Vilanova i la Geltrú there is a strong wind. The wind blows through the coastal town at a speed of 29 km/h. Will we get fans soon? † 2 p.m. 10.
Wind
At the finish in Vilanova i la Geltrú there is a strong wind. The wind blows through the coastal town at a speed of 29 km/h. Will we get fans soon?
- The peloton starts chasing the leading group. 14 hours 08.
The peloton starts chasing the leading group.
- 2 pm 05. In the final kilometre, a roundabout will soon be a dangerous obstacle. In a bunch sprint, the sprinters have to be in a good position there before they dive into the last straight line. †
In the final kilometre, a roundabout will soon be a dangerous obstacle. In a bunch sprint, the sprinters have to be in a good position there before they dive into the last straight line.
- 14 hours 02. Leading group has 5 minutes. Berrade, Nicolau and Martín have a lead of 5 minutes. In the peloton it is mainly BikeExchange that takes the reins. †
Leading group has 5 minutes
Berrade, Nicolau and Martín have a lead of 5 minutes. In the peloton it is mainly BikeExchange that takes the reins.
- 2 problems: UAE will miss sprinter Molano later. 2 riders put away their bikes and get out of the Tour of Catalonia. UAE will soon no longer be able to count on its sprinter Sebastián Molano. Albert Torres gives up for Movistar. † 13 h 58.
2 assignments: UAE mist sprinter Molano soon
2 riders put away their bikes and get out of the Tour of Catalonia. UAE will soon no longer be able to count on its sprinter Sebastián Molano. Albert Torres gives up for Movistar.
- 1 p.m. 56. What else is on the agenda? For sprinters, the Tour of Catalonia is certainly not a gift. The stages are difficult and they have to do everything they can to get on. Tomorrow is another tough ride. 1 1st category climb and 2 2nd category climbs can throw a spanner in the works for the sprinters. The classification men will be heard again tomorrow. The final stage of the Tour of Catalonia is not easy either. The ride with Barcelona as the start and finish place is a solid conclusion. They climb the Montjuïc (2.5 kilometers with an average gradient of 4.6%) 6 times. Last year Thomas De Gendt won in Barcelona. †
What else is on the agenda?
For sprinters, the Tour of Catalonia is certainly not a gift. The stages are difficult and they have to do everything they can to get on.
Tomorrow is another tough ride. 1 1st category climb and 2 2nd category climbs can throw a spanner in the works for the sprinters. The classification men will be heard again tomorrow.
The final stage of the Tour of Catalonia is not easy either. The ride with Barcelona as the start and finish place is a solid conclusion. They climb the Montjuïc (2.5 kilometers with an average gradient of 4.6%) 6 times. Last year Thomas De Gendt won in Barcelona.
- 13h46. As far as the general classification is concerned, the wind could be a struggle today. Joao Almeida (UAE).
As far as the general classification is concerned, the wind could be a struggle today.
João Almeida (UAE)
- 13 hours 41. The leading group dives down at a fast pace. They add a few more seconds and now have a 4’44” lead.
The leading group dives down at a fast pace. They add a few seconds and now have a lead of 4’44”.
