The fourth phase of the 75th Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana unfolds between Teulada-Moraria and La Vall d’Ebo, shaping the battleground for the race to determine the overall winner in the Alicante province. The contest for second place is expected to be pivotal, with the outcome likely deciding who wears the leader’s jersey as the event progresses toward the final kilometers.
A brutal and unforgettable climb to Alto del Miserat awaits, just before the finish line. In these closing moments, the strongest rider is yet to reveal himself, and the road will demand every ounce of power and strategy from the contenders.
The Italian rider Alessandro Tonelli holds the overall lead, sitting at one minute and eight seconds ahead of the second-placed rider. Close behind is the much-loved Slovenian Matej Mohoric, winner of the second stage that finished in Valldigna. Other challengers for the podium include Felix Gronsschartner of Austria at 1.28, Santiago Buitrago of Colombia at 1.29, and Aleksandr Vlasov of Russia at 1.30 p.m.
Covering 175 kilometers, this will be the most mountainous day of the Volta so far, featuring ascents to the Benitachell port (second category), Alto de la Cabaña (third), and Tollos (third). The standout feature of this edition is Alto de Miserat, a first-class climb culminating before the finish in La Vall d’Ebo.
The 75 Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana will start this Wednesday in Castellón and will be decided in Alicante
The candidates who won the general classification declared a ceasefire among themselves on the previous day. The third stage, starting in San Vicente del Raspeig and finishing in Orihuela, ended with a clear sprint victory by the Italian rider Jonathan Milan.
The young Italian rider began as a favorite for the single-stage race and waited to see what would unfold in the final stage ending in Valencia, a stage designed to crown the sprint. In the final meters, no one managed to close the gap, and Milan demonstrated that he is not merely a rising star but a current force in the peloton.
The day began with a buzzing checkpoint in San Vicente del Raspeig, where cycling fans and sports enthusiasts gathered to glimpse the world’s best riders up close. Mohoric drew the crowd’s admiration for his performance during the second stage, establishing a name that resonated with spectators.
After the signature check concluded, the race kicked off with local officials and dignitaries in attendance. The ceremony was led by municipal and provincial figures who welcomed the teams and celebrated the event’s contribution to the region.
A group of six riders formed early: Asier Etxeberria, Guillermo Silva, Ander Okamika, Nathan Smith, Unai Esparza, and Laurent Gervais, all jockeying for position and a potential early attack. The peloton maintained a cautious but persistent tempo as teams balanced risk and reward on the winding roads.
Jonathan Milan seals another sprint victory for Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana, with the finale in Orihuela
After passing through Agost, Novelda, Aspe, and Crevillent before the Port of Albatera climb, the day featured the only significant elevation change. The peloton’s advantage dwindled as the final kilometers approached, and a crash occurred in Orihuela two kilometers from the line. Milan charged to victory in the sprint ahead of his compatriots Ame Marit and Giovani Lonardi, asserting his dominance on the stage and signaling his intent for the overall fight in the closing stretches of the race.