Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana heads into the Alicante province this Friday, bringing the third stage to San Vicente and Orihuela. The cycling festival promises an engaging day for road racing fans across the region and beyond, with strong excitement in store on the lanes of Alicante.
San Vicente del Raspeig will host the start of stage three of the 75th Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana, beginning from Plaza de España. The riders are scheduled to roll away at 10:30 with more than 120 participants gathering at Inmaculada to complete signature checks. The stage departure is set for 12:30 after a pre-race area near the start where teams prepare and equipment is staged. The early portion of the route will weave through a series of urban streets before moving onto the wider arteries toward the Agost highway and through other municipal zones.
Italian Tonelli emerges as the first leader of the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana
Road closures will be in place to ensure rider safety as the peloton threads through the city. The Plaza de España area remains opened to the event organizers to assemble the necessary infrastructure for the competition while the course is prepared. Once the athletes pass through, all roads will gradually reopen to traffic.
Local authorities in San Vicente del Raspeig, including the mayor and the sports council member, emphasized the importance of public involvement along the route. They highlighted the festival as one of the region’s biggest athletic events this year and invited local schools to join the spectacle, ensuring young cyclists felt welcome and secure on the road.
Volta presents a platform to showcase the city and its community spirit
The mayor underscored the comprehensive operation behind the event, noting a coordinated effort by the Local Police, the Sports and Traffic Department, and other security services to maintain order throughout the day. Appreciation was expressed for the teamwork that enables the race to proceed safely and smoothly, underscoring that such large-scale events rely on broad collaboration. The finish line in Orihuela is planned to open to spectators at 15:00.
Champion of the second stage: Matej Mohoric
Slovenian rider Matej Mohoric secured victory on the second stage of the Volta de la Comunitat ValencianaGP Banc Sabadell after cresting the last major climb of the day with a decisive descent from the Corrals high plateau. The win came from a small select group that formed during the climb to the day’s final peak. The victory adds to Mohoric’s strong season, showcasing a blend of endurance and tactical acumen that suits hilly courses well.
Mohoric had previously mounted a challenge on the opening day, and this time the Bahrain Victorious team supported his bid. Although Tonelli from Italy had led earlier in the race, Mohoric demonstrated resilience and seized the winning time of three hours, forty-seven minutes, and forty-seven seconds. The Italian rider Tonelli finished within a minute and eight seconds of Mohoric, confirming a competitive stage that kept the GC standings tight.
The second day presented a largely mountainous profile with frequent ups and downs, testing the riders’ stamina and strategic execution across nearly four hours of racing. Early escapes featured riders from various teams, including Ixomin Juaristi, Gorka Sorarrain, Eugenio Sánchez, Sinuhé Fernández, Johan Meens, Sébastien Van Poppel, and José Maria García, each aiming to shape the day in a way that could influence the overall classification.
In the overall context, the stage profile and the tactical maneuvers of the groups emphasized how this race rewards adaptability. The competition continues to unfold along the scenic routes of Alicante and the surrounding towns, with spectators lining the roads to cheer on the riders and soak in the regional atmosphere. (Source: Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana organizers)