The 104 men's editions of the Volta a Catalunya held since its debut in 1911 have included Barcelona in their route, as has also been the case in the two editions of the women's stage race. The Catalan capital has been protagonist since then playing a major role, being the starting or finishing point of the race in more than seventy editions. The Montjuic circuit, a cycling icon, has been a race flagship, consolidated as the closing stage in the race modern era since 2013. Primoz Roglic (2025) and Tadej Pogacar (2024) have been the winners of the final stage in Barcelona, also crowning themselves overall champions in the last two years, adding their names in gold letters to a list that includes Remco Evenepoel (2023), Alejandro Valverde (2015 and 2017), Simon Yates (2018) and Thomas De Gendt (2013 and 2021) as some of the stars who have recently conquered the final stage of the Volta in Barcelona.
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The city of Barcelona has been involved in the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya since the first edition of the race in 1911. Since then, the Catalan capital has been present in all 104 editions of the men's cycling event, the oldest in international top-class cycling outside the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia.
As proof of Barcelona's strong connection to cycling, the city has more than 260 kilometres of cycle lanes, century-old cycling clubs, passionate fans and a firm commitment to sustainable mobility. Its cycling infrastructure and scenic routes have made the city a meeting place for anyone who loves cycling. In addition, the Catalan capital is a regular venue for major cycling events, such as the Volta a Catalunya and La Vuelta, and in 2026 it will host the Grand Départ of the Tour de France for the first time in history.
Barcelona is an inclusive, open, vibrant and cosmopolitan city. Its streets exude modernism, design and innovative talent, inviting visitors to enjoy its artistic and musical scene, sample its internationally renowned cuisine and discover its wide range of shopping opportunities. Come and discover the authentic Barcelona experience.
