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2018 Volta a Catalunya

The 2018 Volta a Catalunya was a road cycling stage race that took place between 19 and 25 March 2018 in Spain. It was the 98th edition of the Volta a Catalunya and the ninth event of the 2018 UCI World Tour.[2][3]

For the second year in a row, and for the third time in his career, the race was won by Movistar Team rider Alejandro Valverde.[4] Valverde won the second and fourth stages during the race, taking the race lead – and the mountains jersey as well – for good after his second stage victory. He finished 29 seconds clear of his nearest rival,[1] team-mate Nairo Quintana, after Quintana's Colombian compatriot Egan Bernal (Team Sky) crashed out of the race on the final day. The podium was completed by AG2R La Mondiale's Pierre Latour, a further 18 seconds in arrears of Quintana; Bernal's withdrawal also allowed Latour to claim the young rider classification.[1] The other jersey on offer for the sprints classification was claimed by Lluís Mas (Caja Rural–Seguros RGA),[1] while the Movistar Team won the teams classification, after placing a third rider – Marc Soler – in the top-five overall.[1]

Before the start of the last stage, the women's reVolta was organised for the first time.

Teams

As the Volta a Catalunya was a UCI World Tour event, all eighteen UCI WorldTeams were invited automatically and obliged to enter a team in the race. Seven UCI Professional Continental teams competed, completing the 25-team peloton.[5][6] Two of the Professional Continental teams, Burgos BH and Euskadi–Murias, made their début at UCI World Tour level.

UCI WorldTeams

UCI Professional Continental teams

Route

The full route of the 2018 Volta a Catalunya was announced on 12 March 2018.[7]

The third stage, initially due to be held over 199.2 km (124 mi) between Sant Cugat del Vallès and Vallter 2000–Setcases, was shortened due to the threat of poor weather conditions.[8] As a result, the stage was shortened to 153.2 km (95 mi), and the stage finish was moved to Camprodon.[9] The sixth stage, initially due to be held over 194.2 km (121 mi) between Vielha–Val d'Aran and Torrefarrera, was shortened due to heavy snow in the start location.[10] As a result, the stage was shortened to 117 km (73 mi), and the stage start was moved to La Pobla de Segur.[11]

Stages

Stage 1

19 March 2018 — Calella to Calella, 152.3 km (95 mi)[13]

Stage 2

20 March 2018 — Mataró to Valls, 175.6 km (109 mi)[16]

Stage 3

21 March 2018 — Sant Cugat del Vallès to Camprodon, 153.2 km (95 mi)[a][19]

Stage 4

22 March 2018 — Llanars to La Molina, 170.8 km (106 mi)[22]

Stage 5

23 March 2018 — Llívia to Vielha–Val d'Aran, 212.9 km (132 mi)[25]

Stage 6

24 March 2018 — La Pobla de Segur to Torrefarrera, 117 km (73 mi)[b][28]

Stage 7

25 March 2018 — Barcelona to Barcelona, 154.8 km (96 mi)[31]

Classification leadership table

In the 2018 Volta a Catalunya, four different jerseys were awarded. The general classification was calculated by adding each cyclist's finishing times on each stage. Time bonuses were awarded to the first three finishers on all stages: the stage winner won a ten-second bonus, with six and four seconds for the second and third riders respectively. Bonus seconds were also awarded to the first three riders at intermediate sprints; three seconds for the winner of the sprint, two seconds for the rider in second and one second for the rider in third. The leader of the general classification received a white and green jersey.[34] This classification was considered the most important of the 2018 Volta a Catalunya, and the winner of the classification was considered the winner of the race.

The second classification was the sprints classification, the leader of which was awarded a white and orange jersey.[34] In the sprints classification, riders received points for finishing in the top three at intermediate sprint points during each stage. There was also a mountains classification, the leadership of which was marked by a white and red jersey. Points for this classification were won by the first riders to the top of each categorised climb, with more points available for the higher-categorised climbs.[34] Double points were also scheduled to be awarded at the summit finishes at Vallter 2000–Setcases (special-category) and La Molina (first-category),[34] however the Vallter 2000–Setcases finish was removed due to the threat of poor weather.[8]

The fourth jersey represented the young rider classification, marked by a white and blue jersey.[34] Only riders born after 1 January 1993 were eligible; the young rider best placed in the general classification was the leader of the young rider classification.[34] There was also a classification for teams, in which the times of the best three cyclists per team on each stage were added together; the leading team at the end of the race was the team with the lowest total time.[34]

Notes

  1. ^ a b Stage reduced from 199.2 km (124 mi) due to the threat of poor weather conditions.[8]
  2. ^ a b Stage reduced from 194.2 km (121 mi) due to heavy snow.[10]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Etapa 7, Diumenge 25 de març del 2018: Barcelona (Montjuïc) / Barcelona (Montjuïc) (154,800 Km.)" [Stage 7, Sunday 25 March 2018: Barcelona (Montjuïc) / Barcelona (Montjuïc) (154.800 Km.)] (PDF). Edosof.com (in Spanish). Edosof Timing Systems. 25 March 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 February 2019. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
  2. ^ "UCI announces 2018 road calendar". Cycling News. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
  3. ^ "2018 UCI WorldTour calendar unveiled". Velon. Archived from the original on 25 September 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  4. ^ "Volta a Catalunya: Simon Yates wins final stage, Valverde takes overall". Cyclingnews.com. Immediate Media Company. 25 March 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
  5. ^ "La "Volta" anuncia els set equips convidats per a l'edició 2018" [The "Volta" announces the seven teams invited for the 2018 edition]. Volta a Catalunya (in Catalan). Volta Ciclista a Catalunya Associació Esportiva. 4 January 2018. Archived from the original on 19 March 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  6. ^ Libro de ruta 2018, p. 13.
  7. ^ "La 98a "Volta" es presenta renovada i amb un cartell de figures mundials" [The 98th "Tour" is presented with a revamped lineup of world figures]. Volta a Catalunya (in Catalan). Volta Ciclista a Catalunya Associació Esportiva. 12 March 2018. Archived from the original on 19 March 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
  8. ^ a b c Fotheringham, Alasdair (20 March 2018). "Key summit finish canceled in Volta a Catalunya over possible avalanches". Cyclingnews.com. Immediate Media Company. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  9. ^ Volta a Catalunya [@VoltaCatalunya] (20 March 2018). "3️⃣ Així serà finalment la tercera etapa de la #VoltaCatalunya // Así será finalmente la tercera etapa de la Volta // Take a look at Volta stage 3" (Tweet). Retrieved 20 March 2018 – via Twitter.
  10. ^ a b Fotheringham, Alasdair (24 March 2018). "Another Volta a Catalunya stage shortened due to snow". Cyclingnews.com. Immediate Media Company. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  11. ^ Volta a Catalunya [@VoltaCatalunya] (24 March 2018). "Snow in @vielhaemijaran! Due to weather conditions, #VoltaCatalunya stage 6 will start in La Pobla de Segur at 14:30h and will finish in @AjTorrefarrera after 117 kilometers" (Tweet). Retrieved 24 March 2018 – via Twitter.
  12. ^ Libro de ruta 2018, p. 14.
  13. ^ Libro de ruta 2018, pp. 34–39.
  14. ^ "Etapas: 1ª Etapa (CALELLA - CALELLA) 152.30 km" [Stages: Stage 1 (CALELLA - CALELLA) 152.30 km]. Edosof.com (in Spanish). Edosof Timing Systems. 19 March 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
  15. ^ "Generales: 1ª Etapa (CALELLA - CALELLA) 152.30 km" [General: Stage 1 (CALELLA - CALELLA) 152.30 km]. Edosof.com (in Spanish). Edosof Timing Systems. 19 March 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
  16. ^ Libro de ruta 2018, pp. 40–47.
  17. ^ "Etapas: 2ª Etapa (MATARO - VALLS) 175.60 km" [Stages: Stage 2 (MATARO - VALLS) 175.60 km]. Edosof.com (in Spanish). Edosof Timing Systems. 20 March 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  18. ^ "Generales: 2ª Etapa (MATARO - VALLS) 175.60 km" [General: Stage 2 (MATARO - VALLS) 175.60 km]. Edosof.com (in Spanish). Edosof Timing Systems. 20 March 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  19. ^ Libro de ruta 2018, pp. 48–55.
  20. ^ "Etapas: 3ª Etapa (SANT CUGAT DEL VALLES-VALLTER 2000) 199.20 Km" [Stages: Stage 3 (SANT CUGAT DEL VALLES-VALLTER 2000) 199.20 km]. Edosof.com (in Spanish). Edosof Timing Systems. 21 March 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
  21. ^ "Generales: 3ª Etapa (SANT CUGAT DEL VALLES-VALLTER 2000) 199.20 Km" [General: Stage 3 (SANT CUGAT DEL VALLES-VALLTER 2000) 199.20 km]. Edosof.com (in Spanish). Edosof Timing Systems. 21 March 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
  22. ^ Libro de ruta 2018, pp. 56–63.
  23. ^ "Etapas: 4ª Etapa (LLANARS - LA MOLINA) 170.80 km" [Stages: Stage 4 (LLANARS - LA MOLINA) 170.80 km]. Edosof.com (in Spanish). Edosof Timing Systems. 22 March 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
  24. ^ "Generales: 4ª Etapa (LLANARS - LA MOLINA) 170.80 km" [General: Stage 4 (LLANARS - LA MOLINA) 170.80 km]. Edosof.com (in Spanish). Edosof Timing Systems. 22 March 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
  25. ^ Libro de ruta 2018, pp. 64–71.
  26. ^ "Etapas: 5ª Etapa (LLIVIA - VIELHA VAL D'ARAN) 212.90 km" [Stages: Stage 5 (LLIVIA - VIELHA VAL D'ARAN) 212.90 km]. Edosof.com (in Spanish). Edosof Timing Systems. 23 March 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  27. ^ "Generales: 5ª Etapa (LLIVIA - VIELHA VAL D'ARAN) 212.90 km" [General: Stage 5 (LLIVIA - VIELHA VAL D'ARAN) 212.90 km]. Edosof.com (in Spanish). Edosof Timing Systems. 23 March 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  28. ^ Libro de ruta 2018, pp. 72–79.
  29. ^ "Etapas: 6ª Etapa (VIELHA VAL D'ARAN - TORREFARRERA) 192.40 km" [Stages: Stage 6 (VIELHA VAL D'ARAN - TORREFARRERA) 192.40 km]. Edosof.com (in Spanish). Edosof Timing Systems. 24 March 2018. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  30. ^ "Generales: 6ª Etapa (VIELHA VAL D'ARAN - TORREFARRERA) 192.40 km" [General: Stage 6 (VIELHA VAL D'ARAN - TORREFARRERA) 192.40 km]. Edosof.com (in Spanish). Edosof Timing Systems. 24 March 2018. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  31. ^ Libro de ruta 2018, pp. 80–85.
  32. ^ "Etapas: 7ª Etapa (BARCELONA (MONTJUIC) - BARCELONA (MONTJUIC)) 154.80 km" [Stages: Stage 7 (BARCELONA (MONTJUIC) - BARCELONA (MONTJUIC)) 154.80 km]. Edosof.com (in Spanish). Edosof Timing Systems. 25 March 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
  33. ^ "Generales: 7ª Etapa (BARCELONA (MONTJUIC) - BARCELONA (MONTJUIC)) 154.80 km" [General: Stage 7 (BARCELONA (MONTJUIC) - BARCELONA (MONTJUIC)) 154.80 km]. Edosof.com (in Spanish). Edosof Timing Systems. 25 March 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
  34. ^ a b c d e f g Libro de ruta 2018, pp. 90–97.
  35. ^ "Etapa 1, Dilluns 19 de març del 2018: Calella - Calella (152,300 Km.)" [Stage 1, Monday 19 March 2018: Calella - Calella (152.300 Km.)] (PDF). Edosof.com (in Spanish). Edosof Timing Systems. 19 March 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
  36. ^ "Etapa 2, Dimarts 20 de març del 2018: Mataro - Valls (175,600 Km.)" [Stage 2, Tuesday 20 March 2018: Mataro - Valls (175.600 Km.)] (PDF). Edosof.com (in Spanish). Edosof Timing Systems. 20 March 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  37. ^ "Etapa 3, Dimecres 21 de març del 2018: Sant Cugat del Vallès - Camprodon (153,2 Km.)" [Stage 3, Wednesday 21 March 2018: Sant Cugat del Vallès - Camprodon (153.2 km.)] (PDF). Edosof.com (in Spanish). Edosof Timing Systems. 21 March 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
  38. ^ "Etapa 4, Dijous 22 de març del 2018: Llanars / Vall de Camprodon - La Molina (Alp) (170,800 Km.)" [Stage 4, Thursday 22 March 2018: Llanars / Vall de Camprodon - La Molina (Alp) (170.800 Km.)] (PDF). Edosof.com (in Spanish). Edosof Timing Systems. 22 March 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
  39. ^ "Etapa 5, Divendres 23 de març del 2018: Llívia / Vielha Val d'Aran (212,900 Km.)" [Stage 5, Friday 23 March 2018: Llívia / Vielha Val d'Aran (212.900 Km.)] (PDF). Edosof.com (in Spanish). Edosof Timing Systems. 23 March 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
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