Volta Ciclista a Catalunya

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Volta Ciclista a Catalunya

This year the Volta a Catalunya celebrates its 103rd edition. First held back in 1911, it is the third oldest stage race in the world, with the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia the only others to reach 100. Top riders from around the world will come and take part in the different stages in each of the four provinces of Catalunya.

The route takes advantage of the Pyrenees to the north of the region to offer some stiff tests to the climbers, with mountain passes that are only suitable for top-level cyclists. One of the regular climbs in the race is the summit finish to La Molina, an 11.6 km climb with a 4.8% average gradient. The race traditionally finishes in Barcelona with laps of the hilly Montjuic Park.

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