Itzulia Basque Country 2026 - Stage 1

06.04-11.04

Paul Seixas delivered a dominant performance to win the opening time trial at Itzulia Basque Country, setting an unbeatable benchmark of 17:09 in Bilbao. The 19-year-old Frenchman finished well clear of his closest rivals and gained significant time on key GC contenders. With his third win of the season, Seixas takes the overall lead and underlines his status as one of cycling’s brightest young talents.

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