2021 Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana

2021 Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana
2021 UCI Europe Tour
2021 UCI ProSeries
Race details
Dates14–18 April 2021[a]
Stages5
Distance615.7 km (382.6 mi)
Winning time14h 49' 50"
Results
Winner  Stefan Küng (SUI) (Groupama–FDJ)
  Second  Nelson Oliveira (POR) (Movistar Team)
  Third  Enric Mas (ESP) (Movistar Team)
Points  Arnaud Démare (FRA) (Groupama–FDJ)
Mountains  Ibon Ruiz (ESP) (Equipo Kern Pharma)
Youth  Victor Lafay (FRA) (Cofidis)
  Team Movistar Team
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The 2021 Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana (English: Tour of the Valencian Community) was a road cycling stage race that took place from 14 to 18 April 2021 in the Spanish autonomous community of Valencia. It was the 72nd edition of the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana and a 2.Pro event on the 2021 UCI Europe Tour and the 2021 UCI ProSeries calendars.[3]

The race was originally scheduled for 3 to 7 February,[1] but due to a spike in COVID-19 cases in the Valencia area leading up to the race,[2] it had to be postponed to 14 to 18 April.[4][5]

Teams

Four UCI WorldTeams, eight UCI ProTeams, and three UCI Continental teams make up the fifteen teams that participated in the race.[6] Due to the race's postponement, many of the teams that were initially expected to participate chose not to do so with other race conflicts. As a result, race organizers allowed teams to field up to nine riders instead of the usual maximum of seven for a stage race. Two teams (Lotto–Soudal and Rally Cycling) each entered six riders, five teams (Arkéa–Samsic, Caja Rural–Seguros RGA, Groupama–FDJ, MG.K vis VPM, and Movistar Team) each entered seven riders, three teams (B&B Hotels p/b KTM, Cofidis, and EvoPro Racing) each entered eight riders, and five teams (Bingoal Pauwels Sauces WB, Burgos BH, Equipo Kern Pharma, Euskaltel–Euskadi, and Tarteletto–Isorex) each entered nine riders. Of the 116 riders who started the race, 107 finished.[7]

UCI WorldTeams

UCI ProTeams

UCI Continental Teams

Route

Stage characteristics and winners[8]
Stage Date Course Distance Type Stage winner
1 14 April Elche to Ondara 159.5 km (99.1 mi) Hilly stage  Miles Scotson (AUS)
2 15 April Alicante to Alicante 179 km (111 mi) Hilly stage  Arnaud Démare (FRA)
3 16 April Torrent to Dos Aguas (Alto de la Reina) 160.5 km (99.7 mi) Mountain stage  Enric Mas (ESP)
4 17 April Xilxes to Almenara 21.2 km (13.2 mi) Individual time trial  Stefan Küng (SUI)
5 18 April Paterna to Valencia 95.5 km (59.3 mi) Flat stage  Arnaud Démare (FRA)
Total 615.7 km (382.6 mi)

Stages

Stage 1

14 April 2021 — Elche to Ondara, 159.5 km (99.1 mi)[9]
Stage 1 Result[10][11]
Rank Rider Team Time
1  Miles Scotson (AUS) Groupama–FDJ 4h 14' 57"
2  John Degenkolb (GER) Lotto–Soudal + 28"
3  Alan Riou (FRA) Arkéa–Samsic + 28"
4  Colin Joyce (USA) Rally Cycling + 28"
5  Simone Consonni (ITA) Cofidis + 28"
6  Thibault Ferasse (FRA) B&B Hotels p/b KTM + 28"
7  Stefan Küng (SUI) Groupama–FDJ + 28"
8  Franck Bonnamour (FRA) B&B Hotels p/b KTM + 28"
9  Jonathan Lastra (ESP) Caja Rural–Seguros RGA + 28"
10  Rémy Mertz (BEL) Bingoal Pauwels Sauces WB + 28"
General classification after Stage 1[10][11]
Rank Rider Team Time
1  Miles Scotson (AUS) Groupama–FDJ 4h 14' 47"
2  John Degenkolb (GER) Lotto–Soudal + 32"
3  Alan Riou (FRA) Arkéa–Samsic + 34"
4  Enric Mas (ESP) Movistar Team + 35"
5  Nelson Oliveira (POR) Movistar Team + 36"
6  Victor Lafay (FRA) Cofidis + 37"
7  Colin Joyce (USA) Rally Cycling + 38"
8  Simone Consonni (ITA) Cofidis + 38"
9  Thibault Ferasse (FRA) B&B Hotels p/b KTM + 38"
10  Stefan Küng (SUI) Groupama–FDJ + 38"

Stage 2

15 April 2021 — Alicante to Alicante, 179 km (111 mi)[12]
Stage 2 Result[13][14]
Rank Rider Team Time
1  Arnaud Démare (FRA) Groupama–FDJ 4h 09' 23"
2  Timothy Dupont (BEL) Bingoal Pauwels Sauces WB + 0"
3  Caleb Ewan (AUS) Lotto–Soudal + 0"
4  Simone Consonni (ITA) Cofidis + 0"
5  Sebastián Mora (ESP) Movistar Team + 0"
6  Jacopo Guarnieri (ITA) Groupama–FDJ + 0"
7  Edwin Ávila (COL) Burgos BH + 0"
8  Colin Joyce (USA) Rally Cycling + 0"
9  Felipe Orts (ESP) Burgos BH + 0"
10  Gil D'Heygere (BEL) Tarteletto–Isorex + 0"
General classification after Stage 2[13][14]
Rank Rider Team Time
1  Miles Scotson (AUS) Groupama–FDJ 8h 24' 10"
2  John Degenkolb (GER) Lotto–Soudal + 32"
3  Alan Riou (FRA) Arkéa–Samsic + 34"
4  Enric Mas (ESP) Movistar Team + 35"
5  Nelson Oliveira (POR) Movistar Team + 36"
6  Victor Lafay (FRA) Cofidis + 37"
7  Simone Consonni (ITA) Cofidis + 38"
8  Colin Joyce (USA) Rally Cycling + 38"
9  Matis Louvel (FRA) Arkéa–Samsic + 38"
10  Franck Bonnamour (FRA) B&B Hotels p/b KTM + 38"

Stage 3

16 April 2021 — Torrent to Dos Aguas (Alto de la Reina), 160.5 km (99.7 mi)[15]
Stage 3 Result[16][17]
Rank Rider Team Time
1  Enric Mas (ESP) Movistar Team 4h 11' 47"
2  Victor Lafay (FRA) Cofidis + 2"
3  Élie Gesbert (FRA) Arkéa–Samsic + 8"
4  Luis Ángel Maté (ESP) Euskaltel–Euskadi + 29"
5  Gotzon Martín (ESP) Euskaltel–Euskadi + 31"
6  Rémy Mertz (BEL) Bingoal Pauwels Sauces WB + 31"
7  Nelson Oliveira (POR) Movistar Team + 35"
8  Rémy Rochas (FRA) Cofidis + 38"
9  Stefan Küng (SUI) Groupama–FDJ + 38"
10  Mikel Iturria (ESP) Euskaltel–Euskadi + 1' 33"
General classification after Stage 3[16][17]
Rank Rider Team Time
1  Enric Mas (ESP) Movistar Team 12h 36' 22"
2  Victor Lafay (FRA) Cofidis + 8"
3  Élie Gesbert (FRA) Arkéa–Samsic + 17"
4  Luis Ángel Maté (ESP) Euskaltel–Euskadi + 42"
5  Rémy Mertz (BEL) Bingoal Pauwels Sauces WB + 44"
6  Nelson Oliveira (POR) Movistar Team + 46"
7  Stefan Küng (SUI) Groupama–FDJ + 51"
8  Rémy Rochas (FRA) Cofidis + 51"
9  Jonathan Lastra (ESP) Caja Rural–Seguros RGA + 1' 48"
10  Gotzon Martín (ESP) Euskaltel–Euskadi + 1' 55"

Stage 4

17 April 2021 — Xilxes to Almenara, 21.2 km (13.2 mi) (ITT)[18]
Stage 4 Result[19][20]
Rank Rider Team Time
1  Stefan Küng (SUI) Groupama–FDJ 16' 12"
2  Nelson Oliveira (POR) Movistar Team + 11"
3  Thibault Guernalec (FRA) Arkéa–Samsic + 40"
4  Miles Scotson (AUS) Groupama–FDJ + 41"
5  Arnaud Démare (FRA) Groupama–FDJ + 1' 03"
6  Matis Louvel (FRA) Arkéa–Samsic + 1' 08"
7  Sebastián Mora (ESP) Movistar Team + 1' 09"
8  Alan Riou (FRA) Arkéa–Samsic + 1' 12"
9  Xabier Azparren (ESP) Euskaltel–Euskadi + 1' 13"
7  Diego López (ESP) Equipo Kern Pharma + 1' 14"
General classification after Stage 4[19][20]
Rank Rider Team Time
1  Stefan Küng (SUI) Groupama–FDJ 12h 53' 25"
2  Nelson Oliveira (POR) Movistar Team + 6"
3  Enric Mas (ESP) Movistar Team + 36"
4  Victor Lafay (FRA) Cofidis + 45"
5  Élie Gesbert (FRA) Arkéa–Samsic + 1' 01"
6  Luis Ángel Maté (ESP) Euskaltel–Euskadi + 1' 37"
7  Rémy Mertz (BEL) Bingoal Pauwels Sauces WB + 1' 53"
8  Rémy Rochas (FRA) Cofidis + 2' 03"
9  Miles Scotson (AUS) Groupama–FDJ + 2' 26"
10  Matis Louvel (FRA) Arkéa–Samsic + 2' 43"

Stage 5

18 April 2021 — Paterna to Valencia, 95.5 km (59.3 mi)[21]
Stage 5 Result[22][23]
Rank Rider Team Time
1  Arnaud Démare (FRA) Groupama–FDJ 1h 56' 25"
2  Jon Aberasturi (ESP) Caja Rural–Seguros RGA + 0"
3  Timothy Dupont (BEL) Bingoal Pauwels Sauces WB + 0"
4  Simone Consonni (ITA) Cofidis + 0"
5  Colin Joyce (USA) Rally Cycling + 0"
6  Caleb Ewan (AUS) Lotto–Soudal + 0"
7  Alex Molenaar (NED) Burgos BH + 0"
8  Bram Welten (NED) Arkéa–Samsic + 0"
9  Gerben Thijssen (BEL) Lotto–Soudal + 0"
10  Francesco Di Felice (ITA) MG.K vis VPM + 0"
General classification after Stage 5[22][23]
Rank Rider Team Time
1  Stefan Küng (SUI) Groupama–FDJ 14h 49' 50"
2  Nelson Oliveira (POR) Movistar Team + 6"
3  Enric Mas (ESP) Movistar Team + 36"
4  Victor Lafay (FRA) Cofidis + 45"
5  Élie Gesbert (FRA) Arkéa–Samsic + 1' 01"
6  Luis Ángel Maté (ESP) Euskaltel–Euskadi + 1' 37"
7  Rémy Mertz (BEL) Bingoal Pauwels Sauces WB + 1' 53"
8  Rémy Rochas (FRA) Cofidis + 2' 03"
9  Miles Scotson (AUS) Groupama–FDJ + 2' 26"
10  Matis Louvel (FRA) Arkéa–Samsic + 2' 43"

Classification leadership table

Classification leadership by stage
Stage Winner General classification
 Points classification
 Mountains classification
 Young rider classification
 Team classification
1 Miles Scotson Miles Scotson Miles Scotson Ibon Ruiz Alan Riou Groupama–FDJ
2 Arnaud Démare Simone Consonni
3 Enric Mas Enric Mas Enric Mas Victor Lafay Movistar Team
4 Stefan Küng Stefan Küng Stefan Küng
5 Arnaud Démare Arnaud Démare
Final Stefan Küng Arnaud Démare Ibon Ruiz Victor Lafay Movistar Team
  • On stage 2, John Degenkolb, who was second in the points classification, wore the orange jersey, because first-placed Miles Scotson wore the yellow jersey as the leader of the general classification. For the same reason, on stage 4, Simone Consonni wore the orange jersey on behalf of Enric Mas, while on stage 5, Miles Scotson did the same on behalf of Stefan Küng.

Final classification standings

Legend
Denotes the winner of the general classification Denotes the winner of the mountains classification
Denotes the winner of the points classification Denotes the winner of the young rider classification

General classification

Final general classification (1–10)[22][23]
Rank Rider Team Time
1  Stefan Küng (SUI) Groupama–FDJ 14h 49' 50"
2  Nelson Oliveira (POR) Movistar Team + 6"
3  Enric Mas (ESP) Movistar Team + 36"
4  Victor Lafay (FRA) Cofidis + 45"
5  Élie Gesbert (FRA) Arkéa–Samsic + 1' 01"
6  Luis Ángel Maté (ESP) Euskaltel–Euskadi + 1' 37"
7  Rémy Mertz (BEL) Bingoal Pauwels Sauces WB + 1' 53"
8  Rémy Rochas (FRA) Cofidis + 2' 03"
9  Miles Scotson (AUS) Groupama–FDJ + 2' 26"
10  Matis Louvel (FRA) Arkéa–Samsic + 2' 43"

Points classification

Final points classification (1–10)[22][23]
Rank Rider Team Points
1  Arnaud Démare (FRA) Groupama–FDJ 62
2  Stefan Küng (SUI) Groupama–FDJ 41
3  Simone Consonni (ITA) Cofidis 40
4  Miles Scotson (AUS) Groupama–FDJ 39
5  Timothy Dupont (BEL) Bingoal Pauwels Sauces WB 36
6  Colin Joyce (USA) Rally Cycling 34
7  Nelson Oliveira (POR) Movistar Team 31
8  Enric Mas (ESP) Movistar Team 30
9  Caleb Ewan (AUS) Lotto–Soudal 26
10  Alan Riou (FRA) Arkéa–Samsic 24

Mountains classification

Final mountains classification (1–10)[22][23]
Rank Rider Team Points
1  Ibon Ruiz (ESP) Equipo Kern Pharma 30
2  Enric Mas (ESP) Movistar Team 12
3  Victor Lafay (FRA) Cofidis 8
4  Lennert Teugels (BEL) Tarteletto–Isorex 8
5  Stephen Bassett (USA) Rally Cycling 6
6  Mikel Iturria (ESP) Euskaltel–Euskadi 4
7  Thibault Guernalec (FRA) Arkéa–Samsic 4
8  Ángel Madrazo (ESP) Burgos BH 4
9  Rémy Rochas (FRA) Cofidis 3
10  Unai Cuadrado (ESP) Euskaltel–Euskadi 3

Young rider classification

Final young rider classification (1–10)[22][23]
Rank Rider Team Time
1  Victor Lafay (FRA) Cofidis 14h 50' 35"
2  Rémy Rochas (FRA) Cofidis + 1' 18"
3  Matis Louvel (FRA) Arkéa–Samsic + 1' 58"
4  Diego López (ESP) Equipo Kern Pharma + 2' 02"
5  Savva Novikov (RUS) Equipo Kern Pharma + 2' 13"
6  Abner González (PUR) Movistar Team + 2' 37"
7  Gotzon Martín (ESP) Euskaltel–Euskadi + 2' 45"
8  Juan Diego Alba (COL) Movistar Team + 3' 30"
9  Jefferson Alveiro Cepeda (ECU) Caja Rural–Seguros RGA + 3' 51"
10  Jordí López (ESP) Equipo Kern Pharma + 4' 54"

Team classification

Final team classification (1–10)[22][23]
Rank Team Time
1 Movistar Team 44h 33' 03"
2 Groupama–FDJ + 4' 06"
3 Euskaltel–Euskadi + 4' 30"
4 Equipo Kern Pharma + 5' 48"
5 Arkéa–Samsic + 5' 51"
6 Bingoal Pauwels Sauces WB + 8' 58"
7 Cofidis + 12' 19"
8 Burgos BH + 13' 32"
9 Rally Cycling + 23' 14"
10 B&B Hotels p/b KTM + 23' 49"

Notes

  1. ^ The race was originally scheduled for 3 to 7 February,[1] but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it had to be postponed and rescheduled.[2]

References

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