Vuelta a Murcia 2026 - Stage 1 - Stage profile

Puerto de Cartagena > Gobik Yecla, 89.3km

13.02-14.02

Marc Soler (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) soloed to victory on the opening stage of Vuelta a Murcia finishing in Yecla. The 32-year-old Spanish rider had formed a tandem with Danish teammate Julius Johansen (UAE Team Emirates-XRG), having been part of the original breakaway, and the duo managed to stay clear for the entire stage, which was impacted significantly by the wind.

Stage profile

Stage 1

Puerto de Cartagena > Gobik Yecla (89.3 km)

Stage 1

Race profile

Race
Vuelta a Murcia
Start date
13.02.2026
End date
14.02.2026
Total distance
89.3 km
Gen
Men
Cat
2.1
Country
Spain
Discipline
Road
First edition
1981

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