Itzulia Basque Country 2018 - Stages

6 stages, Zarautz > Santuario Arrate, 819.9km

02.04-07.04

Itzulia Basque Country is a UCI WorldTour stage race held each April in northern Spain, taking place across the Basque Country. Known for its short, steep climbs and technical routes, the race is a key test for explosive climbers and GC riders. First held in 1924, it has built a reputation as one of the most demanding and tactically complex stage races on the calendar.

Stages

DateStage profileRouteDistanceWinner
02.04.2018 Stage 1 Zarautz > Zarautz 162.1 km Julian Alaphilippe
03.04.2018 Stage 2 Zarautz > Bermeo 166.7 km Julian Alaphilippe
04.04.2018 Stage 3 Bermeo > Valdegovia 184.8 km Jay McCarthy
05.04.2018 Stage 4 Lodosa > Lodosa 19.4 km Primoz Roglic
06.04.2018 Stage 5 Vitoria > Eibar 164.7 km Omar Fraile
07.04.2018 Stage 6 Eibar > Santuario Arrate 122.2 km Enric Mas

Race profile

Race
Itzulia Basque Country
Start date
02.04.2018
End date
07.04.2018
Total distance
819.9 km
Number of stages
6
Gen
Men
Cat
2.UWT
Country
Spain
Discipline
Road
First edition
1924

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