Volta Comunitat Valenciana
The Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana is a stage race held in Spain’s Valencian Community and a regular early season checkpoint for riders building toward the spring classics and the months ahead. After a funding driven hiatus from 2008 to 2015, the event returned in 2016 and has since re-established itself on the calendar, joining the UCI ProSeries in 2020.
When was the first edition of the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana?
The first edition of the race was held in 1929 and won by Salvador Cardona.
How did the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana come into existence?
The race was created as a regional stage race to promote road cycling in the Valencian Community and quickly became one of Spain’s established early season events.
Who has won the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana the most times?
Alejandro Valverde holds the record with three overall victories, achieved between the 2004 and 2018.
Where is the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana held?
The race is held across the Valencian Community in eastern Spain.
What category race is the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana?
It is part of the UCI ProSeries, with a 2.Pro classification.
