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Spain 19 Jun – 21 Jun 2026 Class 2.1 – Stages – Class 1
Website https://voltacatalunyafemenina.cat/
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The schedule and route program for the 2026 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya Femenina (UCI Class 2.1) features three exciting stages showcasing a mix of flat, rolling, and high-mountain terrain:
Race Schedule & Route Program
| Stage | Date | Route | Distance | Key Features |
| Stage 1 | Friday, June 19, 2026 | Santa Susanna › Santa Susanna | 91.9 km | Rolling, fast opening stage with a nervous finish. |
| Stage 2 | Saturday, June 20, 2026 | Sant Vicenç de Castellet › La Molina | 129.4 km | Queen stage featuring a brutal mountain test and a summit finish. |
| Stage 3 | Sunday, June 21, 2026 | Mataró › Barcelona | 111.4 km | Classic dynamic finale heading into the heart of Catalonia’s capital. |
Key Race Highlights
The GC Decider: Stage 2 to the ski resort of La Molina serves as the critical mountain test for the climbers looking to secure the leader’s jersey.
Total Distance: Approximately 333 km across the three days.
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The Volta Ciclista a Catalunya Femenina (the Women’s Tour of Catalonia) is a relatively young but rapidly growing stage race on the UCI international cycling calendar. It represents a major milestone in the expansion of women’s professional cycling in Spain.
Here is a breakdown of its history, evolution, and significance:
1. The Precursor: ReVolta (2018–2023)
Before becoming a multi-day stage race, the event began as a one-day race known as the ReVolta.
- The Debut (2018): Organized by the same team behind the historic men’s Volta a Catalunya, the first edition was held on the final day of the men’s race, multi-lapping the iconic Montjuïc circuit in Barcelona. It was won by American rider Lauren Stephens.
- Growth and Independence: After a cancellation in 2019 and a pandemic-related postponement in 2020, the race returned in 2021. It moved away from Barcelona to places like Sant Cugat del Vallès to establish its own identity on the cycling calendar.
- UCI Status: In 2023, the ReVolta took a step up by joining the UCI international calendar as a 1.1 category one-day race, won by Claire Steels.
2. The Evolution into a Stage Race (2024–Present)
Recognizing the massive boom in women’s cycling and the demand for more challenging terrain, the organizers officially upgraded the event into a three-day stage race in 2024, renaming it the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya Femenina.
- The 2024 Milestone: Upgraded to UCI 2.1 status, the inaugural stage race featured high-mountain passes, including a dramatic summit finish at the La Molina ski resort. Marianne Vos, one of the greatest cyclists of all time, claimed the historic overall victory.
- Solidifying its Place: The race carved out a distinct identity by utilizing the varied geography of Catalonia—combining coastal stages, rugged mid-mountain terrain, and heavy Pyrenean climbs.
Historical Winners
| Year | Event Format | Winner | Team |
| 2018 | ReVolta (One-day) | Lauren Stephens (USA) | Cylance Pro Cycling |
| 2021 | ReVolta (One-day) | Katrine Aalerud (NOR) | Movistar Team |
| 2022 | ReVolta (One-day) | Clara Koppenburg (GER) | Cofidis |
| 2023 | ReVolta (UCI 1.1) | Claire Steels (GBR) | Israel Premier Tech Roland |
| 2024 | Volta (UCI 2.1 Stage Race) | Marianne Vos (NED) | Visma–Lease a Bike |
| 2025 | Volta (UCI 2.1 Stage Race) | Ally Wollaston (NZL) | AG Insurance–Soudal |
Significance in the Cycling Calendar
The race bridges the gap between the spring Classics and the major summer Grand Tours (like the Tour de France Femmes). Because it offers genuine mountain climbing in the Pyrenees, it has quickly become a favorite preparation ground for the world’s best climbers and general classification (GC) contenders.
