Volta Comunitat Valenciana 2026 - News
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The 2026 Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana ran from February 4 to February 8, 2026. The peloton covered 601.7 km across five stages of the UCI 2.Pro race, with Remco Evenepoel taking overall victory. The Belgian also won two stages and was joined on the final podium by João Almeida and his teammate Giulio Pellizzari.
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How to watch?
Curious about how to watch the 2026 Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana? Discover it in our complete how to watch guide, featuring a full overview of all broadcasters and streaming options.
Route
The 2026 Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana packs variety into five compact days and leaves little room for control. On Stage 1, the sprinters get an early chance, with the Puerto Los Madronos adding a late sting before what should still be a fast finish. Stage 2 is a 17 km individual time trial that will shape the general classification straight away, creating gaps that could define the week.
The race turns more technical and explosive on Stage 3, where the Alto de Tibi offers bonus seconds and a tricky run in with multiple roundabouts rewards sharp positioning. Everything then points to Stage 4 as the decisive test, with more than 3,000 metres of climbing and repeated steep ramps that favour attackers over steady pacing.
A short run into Valencia wraps things up on Stage 5 and should bring the fast men back into play, unless late opportunism or crosswinds flip the script.
Favourites
Remco Evenepoel starts as the clear favourite, thanks to the stage 2 time trial and a stage 4 profile that rewards explosive climbing and repeated efforts. João Almeida looks like the primary challenger, strong against the clock and consistent on hard terrain, but he must limit losses in the TT. Cian Uijtdebroeks is a key wildcard on the climbing day, while Antonio Tiberi and Mathias Vacek could shape the race from stage 3 onwards if they find time early.
Check the full startlist here.
