{"id":117727,"date":"2026-04-11T14:31:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T14:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/11\/itzulia-basque-country-stage-6-live-large-chase-group-bearing-down-on-early-break-on-rainy-final-day-of-the-race\/"},"modified":"2026-04-11T14:31:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T14:31:28","slug":"itzulia-basque-country-stage-6-live-large-chase-group-bearing-down-on-early-break-on-rainy-final-day-of-the-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/11\/itzulia-basque-country-stage-6-live-large-chase-group-bearing-down-on-early-break-on-rainy-final-day-of-the-race\/","title":{"rendered":"Itzulia Basque Country stage 6 LIVE &#8211; Large chase group bearing down on early break on rainy final day of the race"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p>Refresh <i class=\"fa fa-refresh\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T14:31:28+00:00\">2026-04-11T14:31:28.293Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-75ca9063-8b21-42b1-b6e4-3cabdeda97f8\">Scratch that &#8211; it&#8217;s not Riccitello who is with Seixas, but a Caja Rural rider who was dropped from the break. The Frenchman is having to do all the work himself for now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T14:29:22+00:00\">2026-04-11T14:29:22.515Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-da3c6201-0e36-4842-9a15-7b21655a56e9\">As strong as Seixas is, he will likely need Riccitello for this move, as he still has over 50km to ride until the finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T14:28:29+00:00\">2026-04-11T14:28:29.268Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0b45c5ed-c801-4074-9102-f31b004d751e\">Riccitello has indeed dropped back from the break and is pacing the yellow jersey. This might always have been the plan from Decathlon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T14:27:04+00:00\">2026-04-11T14:27:04.507Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7a8c5971-8a01-4370-8d03-aed2aebd444b\">Seixas is on a mission. He&#8217;s already brough the gap between himself and the big chase group to 1:45, and 3:15 to the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T14:26:23+00:00\">2026-04-11T14:26:23.113Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-640e673b-650f-4964-96cf-f60a65c6bcdb\">Seixas has a big gap over the others! And he&#8217;s also got a teammate in Riccitello up the road. He&#8217;ll presumably wait up for him soon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T14:25:40+00:00\">2026-04-11T14:25:40.094Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-kom-alto-de-elosua\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-alto-de-elosua\"><span>KOM &#8211; ALTO DE ELOSUA <\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-fef4a45d-d953-4209-855a-eb50fdec7609\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Back at the front, Soler leads the front trio over the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T14:24:23+00:00\">2026-04-11T14:24:23.230Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-434ce68d-347b-4b54-804a-487fc8acebcc\">That was a viscious, out-the-saddle-acceleration, and Seixas has gapped them all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T14:23:59+00:00\">2026-04-11T14:23:59.599Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-attack-paul-seixas\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-attack-paul-seixas\"><span>ATTACK &#8211; PAUL SEIXAS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-159a2b30-6181-4bb8-b92a-c3815c67b3e4\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Now the Frenchman attacks &#8211; and it&#8217;s a big one!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T14:22:47+00:00\">2026-04-11T14:22:47.527Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-24ea78bb-ed4c-4b14-b142-3f8f891c7b1f\">Seixas has moved to the front of this group and is setting the pace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T14:21:10+00:00\">2026-04-11T14:21:10.882Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bb1d5ad8-6342-42eb-a36a-75bae8e50e1f\">Those five riders have caught Romo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T14:20:58+00:00\">2026-04-11T14:20:58.716Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-21b980cb-e31f-4a79-bd04-a2f8918fc4d5\">Four riders have gone wirh Vauquelin &#8211; Seixas, Lipowitz, Izagirre and an Astana rider, possibly Tejada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T14:19:22+00:00\">2026-04-11T14:19:22.493Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-17dbde63-86d6-4af1-8e25-cca3757f8990\">The peloton is very small now, and attacks keep being made. Vauquelin is the latest to have a go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T14:18:37+00:00\">2026-04-11T14:18:37.887Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-090bbf9c-a01f-4b41-a11e-ca9edf9d6532\">Lipowitz has indeed attacked! But Seixas is on his wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T14:17:52+00:00\">2026-04-11T14:17:52.933Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5087db73-9cb0-4f33-83b3-7973bf6327b0\">Romo has attacked, but will either of the Red Bull duo of Lipowitz and Rogli\u010d follow suit? They&#8217;re the best-placed on GC to challenge Seixas, in second and third respectively, but have a lot of ground to make up: 2:30 and 3:40 to be specific.<\/p>\n<p>They haven\u2019t had any joy in taking on the Frenchman yet, but might today be different in the wet conditions?<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T14:15:54+00:00\">2026-04-11T14:15:54.528Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-20e5b62a-bf8a-4cb9-95d4-746a99819d21\">Back at the front, Skjelmose has re-joined the leading duo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T14:15:06+00:00\">2026-04-11T14:15:06.115Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f89bd536-09a9-4f9d-b75c-39c5989e297c\">Romo looked very strong yesterday, but remains far down on GC in 10th at 5:05. He might spy an oppertunity to climb higher today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T14:14:26+00:00\">2026-04-11T14:14:26.404Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b80d2117-4159-409f-aa71-771c0b90b173\">Attack from Javier Romo in the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T14:14:08+00:00\">2026-04-11T14:14:08.266Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-60km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-60km-to-go\"><span>60KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-41542560-b605-4714-8446-845d838d74d0\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Healy and Soler are looking good, and have grown their lead to the chasing group to one minute. The peloton are 4:20 behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T14:12:03+00:00\">2026-04-11T14:12:03.318Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d5a24f7a-7b3c-4442-a426-ecf60d1d4a79\">Soler has managed to stick to Healy&#8217;s wheel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T14:11:44+00:00\">2026-04-11T14:11:44.773Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f102c3a7-7217-4c0e-a20c-9910e49638cb\">Skjelmose has been dropped, as Healy presses on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T14:10:23+00:00\">2026-04-11T14:10:23.100Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4ccc5725-721f-401d-bc05-5f60cf5eb8d8\">He doesn&#8217;t go clear, and Skjelmose takes to the front to ride tempo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T14:09:33+00:00\">2026-04-11T14:09:33.771Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-71229c92-77f2-4ff4-94a8-a3ca1b8abc96\">Now Soler attacks!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T14:08:37+00:00\">2026-04-11T14:08:37.656Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-33a3e932-df26-4f6e-ac77-d1392096e6ed\">This increase in pace has helped their gap to the chase grow again, to 35 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T14:07:56+00:00\">2026-04-11T14:07:56.775Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-da02def6-60b6-48be-b070-3fd4f9a5201e\">Healy and Soler have managed to follow him, but not the other two.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T14:07:38+00:00\">2026-04-11T14:07:38.956Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9ddf67ae-8310-44af-8bcc-1480f3552fcb\">Skjelmose attacks! He&#8217;s got a small gap ahead of the rest of the lead group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T14:06:05+00:00\">2026-04-11T14:06:05.725Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0ada509a-2630-4cbc-a3c2-a193ef749e95\">The chase group are right behind them now, at just 20 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T14:05:31+00:00\">2026-04-11T14:05:31.280Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cb44a4ad-19a7-4cef-82b7-7582ac8bea94\">The leading 5 have started climbing again, up the 6.9km, 7.5% Alto de Elosua.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T14:03:23+00:00\">2026-04-11T14:03:23.926Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-59dab5d9-a7e8-4c14-9ca2-cce6f1283c0c\">The weather remains foul out there, with many layers being worn by all.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-b432edad-ae71-46f2-92f3-b486c9e850e9\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qX7R8qMYQUx7iQpJnUbYZA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qX7R8qMYQUx7iQpJnUbYZA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qX7R8qMYQUx7iQpJnUbYZA-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qX7R8qMYQUx7iQpJnUbYZA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qX7R8qMYQUx7iQpJnUbYZA-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qX7R8qMYQUx7iQpJnUbYZA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"><br \/>\n<\/source><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T14:00:16+00:00\">2026-04-11T14:00:16.903Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cefc15ea-042e-465c-a1d4-a443537c023f\">Tomorrow, all the attention in the cycling world will turn to France for one of the occasions of the season: Paris-Roubaix. As always, anticipation has reached fever pitch &#8211; be sure to have a read of our analysis to get in the mood.<\/p>\n<p><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/paris-roubaix-brings-tadej-pogacar-vs-mathieu-van-der-poel-round-three-in-2026-but-who-has-the-better-supporting-cast-for-the-hellish-pave-analysis\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/paris-roubaix-brings-tadej-pogacar-vs-mathieu-van-der-poel-round-three-in-2026-but-who-has-the-better-supporting-cast-for-the-hellish-pave-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paris-Roubaix brings Tadej Poga\u010dar vs Mathieu van der Poel round three in 2026, but who has the better supporting cast for the hellish pav\u00e9? \u2013 Analysis<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T13:56:43+00:00\">2026-04-11T13:56:43.539Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-70km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-70km-to-go\"><span>70KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-bd61aed2-fe0f-41df-9ca4-9c6698e76a33\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Still the chase group rides hard, propelled by Uno-X Mobility, but they haven&#8217;t brought the leading 5 back yet, who hold a 35 second advantage. The peloton is happy to let all these groups stay clear, however, and is just under 4 minutes behind the leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T13:50:26+00:00\">2026-04-11T13:50:26.561Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-aa86c198-5014-4d0e-9722-dfb07f69d773\">The riders are taking on a long flat section before the start of the day&#8217;s third climb, coming up in about 10km.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T13:46:57+00:00\">2026-04-11T13:46:57.316Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-8ed22224-6f0b-44e8-a153-06e97ea8ac3f\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/X7euEV3ivjRLVHXCdMr9oi-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/X7euEV3ivjRLVHXCdMr9oi-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/X7euEV3ivjRLVHXCdMr9oi-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/X7euEV3ivjRLVHXCdMr9oi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/X7euEV3ivjRLVHXCdMr9oi-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/X7euEV3ivjRLVHXCdMr9oi-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BERGARA, SPAIN - APRIL 11: A general view of the peloton competing during the 65th Itzulia Basque Country 2026, Stage 6 a 135.2km stage from Goizper-Antzuola to Bergara \/ #UCIWT \/ on April 11, 2026 in Bergara, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/X7euEV3ivjRLVHXCdMr9oi-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/X7euEV3ivjRLVHXCdMr9oi-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/X7euEV3ivjRLVHXCdMr9oi-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/X7euEV3ivjRLVHXCdMr9oi-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/X7euEV3ivjRLVHXCdMr9oi-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/X7euEV3ivjRLVHXCdMr9oi-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/X7euEV3ivjRLVHXCdMr9oi.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/X7euEV3ivjRLVHXCdMr9oi.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/><br \/>\n<\/source><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T13:45:27+00:00\">2026-04-11T13:45:27.493Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c5d02970-a90c-414d-8ea6-4744e0d42d91\">Here is the chase group in full:<\/p>\n<p>Tobias Halland Johannessen, Andreas Kron, Torstein Tr\u00e6en, Martin Tj\u00f8tta, Johannes Kulset (all Uno-X Mobility), Bruno Armirail, Tim Rex, Menno Huising, Filippo Fiorelli (all Visma-Lease a Bike), Igor Arrieta, Felix Gro\u00dfschartner, Domen Novak (all UAE Team Emirates XRG), Gal Gilvar, Emiel Verstrynge, Ramses Debruyne (all Alpecin-Premier Tech), Jan Castellon, Fernando Barcel\u00f3, Alex Molenaar (all Caja Rural &#8211; Seguros RGA), Guillaume Martin, Cl\u00e9ment Braz Afonso (both Groupama-FDJ United), Ra\u00fal Garc\u00eda Pierna, Natnael Tesfatsion (both Movistar), Markel Beloki, Michael Leonard (both EF Education-EasyPost), Steff Crass (Soudal-QuickStep), Brandon Rivera (Ineos Grenadiers), Oliver Stockwell (Bahrain Victorious), Matthew Riccitello (Decathlon CMA CGM), Frank van den Broek (Picnic-PostNL), Andrea Bagioli (Lidl-Trek), Simone Velasco (XDS Astana) and Jos\u00e9 Manuel D\u00edaz (Burgos Burpellet BH).<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T13:41:09+00:00\">2026-04-11T13:41:09.880Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-80km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-80km-to-go\"><span>80KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-ce9d0581-2d19-4bbf-a929-b4ffdca39d01\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The five leaders lead the chasers by 1:15, and the peloton by 4:15.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T13:40:38+00:00\">2026-04-11T13:40:38.881Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-kom-alto-de-azkarate\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-alto-de-azkarate\"><span>KOM &#8211; ALTO DE AZKARATE <\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-91c98e2a-f0af-44db-aff0-619112a125a1\">L\u00f3pez led the five-man break over the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T13:34:16+00:00\">2026-04-11T13:34:16.539Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f482ab07-a11e-4531-a39b-291e6d9f3eb4\">Soler and \u00d8xenberg have dragged their way back to them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T13:33:45+00:00\">2026-04-11T13:33:45.479Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-849d70e9-76c4-4c81-ab74-89107d5546c4\">The lead group has broken up on this climb &#8211; L\u00f3pez, Healy and Skjelmose are clear of ther other two.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T13:29:56+00:00\">2026-04-11T13:29:56.387Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5c82394b-7259-4c50-92c5-f2ab9658e18d\">The riders are climbing again, up the 3km, 7.1% Alto de Azkarate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T13:28:08+00:00\">2026-04-11T13:28:08.831Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-55b170a5-8f33-4627-9fe4-a97794aaf029\">Riders have varying degrees of confidence descending in these conditions. In the break, L\u00f3pez took it cautiously, and has only just rejoined the other leads now the road has flattened out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T13:27:04+00:00\">2026-04-11T13:27:04.203Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-90km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-90km-to-go\"><span>90KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-23bd1bdf-3d86-4e21-a87c-4368cafd3614\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The five leaders are one minute up on the chase group, and three minutes up on the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T13:26:16+00:00\">2026-04-11T13:26:16.291Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-deeed3bb-d1b8-42e4-bfb4-41084bccd87a\">Uno-X Moblity leading the chase group.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-9848c911-9559-47d2-9759-1aef78718b7f\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZieuKUYUj6ymJKejXGRD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZieuKUYUj6ymJKejXGRD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZieuKUYUj6ymJKejXGRD-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZieuKUYUj6ymJKejXGRD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZieuKUYUj6ymJKejXGRD-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZieuKUYUj6ymJKejXGRD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BERGARA, SPAIN - APRIL 11: Torstein Traeen of Norway and Team Uno-X Mobility competes during the 65th Itzulia Basque Country 2026, Stage 6 a 135.2km stage from Goizper-Antzuola to Bergara \/ #UCIWT \/ on April 11, 2026 in Bergara, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZieuKUYUj6ymJKejXGRD-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZieuKUYUj6ymJKejXGRD-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZieuKUYUj6ymJKejXGRD-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZieuKUYUj6ymJKejXGRD-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZieuKUYUj6ymJKejXGRD-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZieuKUYUj6ymJKejXGRD-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZieuKUYUj6ymJKejXGRD.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UZieuKUYUj6ymJKejXGRD.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/><br \/>\n<\/source><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T13:24:25+00:00\">2026-04-11T13:24:25.187Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-306511f1-1b9b-4eba-99b0-7b9c2bef8ad0\">Other stand out names present in it include Igor Arrieta, Matthew Riccitello, Guillaume Martin and Ra\u00fal Garc\u00eda Pierna.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T13:23:15+00:00\">2026-04-11T13:23:15.353Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-17b3e34f-0450-44cf-9ff4-7919146eb88f\">In the chase group, Uno-X Moblity is the best represented team with five riders, though Visma-Lease a Bike have four (including Armirail), while Alpecin-Premier Tech and Caja Rural &#8211; Seguros RGA have three each.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T13:21:08+00:00\">2026-04-11T13:21:08.623Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ec8ffba4-d14e-46d8-a223-8bc7b232d6a0\">Juan Pedro L\u00f3pez and Peter \u00d8xenberg have joined the three leaders on the descent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T13:16:23+00:00\">2026-04-11T13:16:23.249Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-100km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-100km-to-go\"><span>100KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-32ee34a0-2724-42ae-827c-8bff71563145\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Soler, Skjelmose and Healy still lead, with the Uno-X Mobility chase group 1:20 down, and the peloton 3:00 down.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T13:15:29+00:00\">2026-04-11T13:15:29.949Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1ad54c60-0bd9-4c18-a9c2-b4d03473e2e1\">There are about 30 riders in this chase group led by Uno-X Mobility. The highest ranked rider on GC appears to be Tobias Halland Johannessen at 5:39.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T13:14:01+00:00\">2026-04-11T13:14:01.148Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0260e6f8-07ee-4301-9b6b-ebb2f4c8e38f\">The group being led by Uno-X Mobility isn\u2019t the peloton, but rather a very large chasing group. Paul Seixas and his main GC rivals are in the peloton, further behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T13:13:07+00:00\">2026-04-11T13:13:07.109Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-kom-alto-de-elosua\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-alto-de-elosua\"><span>KOM &#8211; ALTO DE ELOSUA <\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-919312cf-c90e-4646-a2b0-f82ab462c269\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Soler moves to the front of the leading trio and takes the points at the top of the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T13:11:13+00:00\">2026-04-11T13:11:13.809Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7bb40739-dbf0-40e4-92b1-6bb30d1b222f\">The pace set by Uno-X Mobility on the climb has seen the peloton significantly reduced in size already.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T13:08:08+00:00\">2026-04-11T13:08:08.982Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-2f6263e9-6b5c-424d-95d5-004ba0f5494f\">The three rides leading the race.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-cc066c9e-be79-4f9e-9fe8-04c9ebe17f30\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bCDZsskh9grxfJNV6PpPSN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bCDZsskh9grxfJNV6PpPSN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bCDZsskh9grxfJNV6PpPSN-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bCDZsskh9grxfJNV6PpPSN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bCDZsskh9grxfJNV6PpPSN-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bCDZsskh9grxfJNV6PpPSN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BERGARA, SPAIN - APRIL 11: Mattias Skjelmose of Denmark and Team Lidl - Trek competes in the breakaway during the 65th Itzulia Basque Country 2026, Stage 6 a 135.2km stage from Goizper-Antzuola to Bergara \/ #UCIWT \/ on April 11, 2026 in Bergara, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bCDZsskh9grxfJNV6PpPSN-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bCDZsskh9grxfJNV6PpPSN-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bCDZsskh9grxfJNV6PpPSN-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bCDZsskh9grxfJNV6PpPSN-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bCDZsskh9grxfJNV6PpPSN-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bCDZsskh9grxfJNV6PpPSN-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bCDZsskh9grxfJNV6PpPSN.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bCDZsskh9grxfJNV6PpPSN.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/><br \/>\n<\/source><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T13:05:55+00:00\">2026-04-11T13:05:55.556Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-be6795af-513c-4ac7-bf59-62468074a0d4\">Uno-X Mobility are leading the chase in the peloton. They don&#8217;t have a GC man, so are doing so to try to form a new break with their riders represented in it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T13:01:39+00:00\">2026-04-11T13:01:39.715Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f22eb4c8-0c79-49df-b042-e104d9b8ceeb\">Peter \u00d8xenberg has joined L\u00f3pez in the chase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T13:00:44+00:00\">2026-04-11T13:00:44.266Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-6bd303ee-6375-4a78-aee5-e84497db97ef\">Here&#8217;s more on the news today that Pello Bilbao has announced his retirement from racing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-de-france-and-giro-d-italia-stage-winner-pello-bilbao-announces-retirement-at-end-of-2026\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-de-france-and-giro-d-italia-stage-winner-pello-bilbao-announces-retirement-at-end-of-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tour de France and Giro d&#8217;Italia stage winner Pello Bilbao announces retirement at end of 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T12:58:32+00:00\">2026-04-11T12:58:32.738Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c46b28ef-982f-4b0f-b751-bd6a1c317a12\">Juan Pedro L\u00f3pez attacks out the peloton.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T12:57:46+00:00\">2026-04-11T12:57:46.372Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ae056cda-d3ba-4c77-9edd-472c59ffcd05\">The peloton has split as they ascend this climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T12:55:45+00:00\">2026-04-11T12:55:45.303Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-ecd46922-596c-4e35-823f-76c625b2962d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5H7BEjTixUfM7NeckHXnb-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5H7BEjTixUfM7NeckHXnb-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5H7BEjTixUfM7NeckHXnb-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5H7BEjTixUfM7NeckHXnb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5H7BEjTixUfM7NeckHXnb-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5H7BEjTixUfM7NeckHXnb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"ANTZUOLA, SPAIN - APRIL 11: Brandon McNulty of United States and UAE Team Emirates - XRG leads the peloton during the 65th Itzulia Basque Country 2026, Stage 6 a 135.2km stage from Goizper-Antzuola to Bergara \/ #UCIWT \/ on April 11, 2026 in Goizper-Antzuola, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5H7BEjTixUfM7NeckHXnb-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5H7BEjTixUfM7NeckHXnb-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5H7BEjTixUfM7NeckHXnb-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5H7BEjTixUfM7NeckHXnb-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5H7BEjTixUfM7NeckHXnb-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5H7BEjTixUfM7NeckHXnb-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5H7BEjTixUfM7NeckHXnb.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5H7BEjTixUfM7NeckHXnb.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/><br \/>\n<\/source><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T12:53:55+00:00\">2026-04-11T12:53:55.105Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-45f0699a-2d56-4bdc-909d-92eb413d2698\">Bagioli has abandoned the race. In these conditions, there&#8217;s bound to be a high drop put rate, as riders protect their health and fitness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T12:51:31+00:00\">2026-04-11T12:51:31.498Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-110km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-110km-to-go\"><span>110KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-0292375c-9fd7-47f9-bcb4-d3050056a355\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Still Soler, Healy and Skjelmose lead by 20 seconds, as the near the foot of the day&#8217;s second climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T12:48:43+00:00\">2026-04-11T12:48:43.320Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-653aba97-7319-415a-b427-b9af47740555\">The three leaders crested the first climb together ahead of the bunch, with Skjelmose taking the 3 points, Healy 2 points and Soler 1 point. Each of these riders do have some points in the KOM classification, but are some way down from the leader Paul Seixas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1 Seixas 32 points<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-653aba97-7319-415a-b427-b9af47740555-2\">2 Bou 22<\/p>\n<p>3 Anders Johannessen 19<\/p>\n<p>4 Lipowitz 18<\/p>\n<p>5 Soler 15<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T12:44:58+00:00\">2026-04-11T12:44:58.901Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-120km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-120km-to-go\"><span>120KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-e6cf7b29-c7dc-40b0-be6f-fc2076a62e6b\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Soler, Healy and Skjelmose still lead, by about 20 seconds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T12:43:37+00:00\">2026-04-11T12:43:37.997Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a35fcf79-10c0-4353-8787-ef046723bac0\">The weather really has turned nasty today. This could make for a complicated final stage &#8211; and a new test for Paul Seixas, should his GC rivals want to put him under pressure in these conditions.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-21525add-3c93-4d7b-8e0b-7ef65645d543\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.60%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wso72BJY4b54T3kWiouEFk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wso72BJY4b54T3kWiouEFk-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wso72BJY4b54T3kWiouEFk-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wso72BJY4b54T3kWiouEFk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wso72BJY4b54T3kWiouEFk-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wso72BJY4b54T3kWiouEFk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"ANTZUOLA, SPAIN - APRIL 11: Jardi Christiaan van der Lee of Netherlands and Team EF Education - EasyPost attacks during the 65th Itzulia Basque Country 2026, Stage 6 a 135.2km stage from Goizper-Antzuola to Bergara \/ #UCIWT \/ on April 11, 2026 in Goizper-Antzuola, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wso72BJY4b54T3kWiouEFk-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wso72BJY4b54T3kWiouEFk-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wso72BJY4b54T3kWiouEFk-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wso72BJY4b54T3kWiouEFk-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wso72BJY4b54T3kWiouEFk-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wso72BJY4b54T3kWiouEFk-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wso72BJY4b54T3kWiouEFk.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Wso72BJY4b54T3kWiouEFk.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/><br \/>\n<\/source><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T12:37:40+00:00\">2026-04-11T12:37:40.741Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-96aee18f-7776-4c1a-a7cd-7854d141787b\">Soler and Healy are reuniting having attacked together yesterday. It\u2019s no surprise to see two riders with such an insatiable appetite for attacking get up the road again today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T12:35:23+00:00\">2026-04-11T12:35:23.723Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-34200972-100e-429e-9a8a-79f2ed9d072b\">Three riders have gone clear from the bunch, and it&#8217;s a strong trio &#8211; Soler, Healy, and Skjelmose.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T12:32:37+00:00\">2026-04-11T12:32:37.330Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b71877ee-e656-404e-83f6-49ac93848248\">As feared, the weather has taken a turn for the worse, and it&#8217;s started raining.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T12:27:55+00:00\">2026-04-11T12:27:55.677Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-130km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-130km-to-go\"><span>130KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-a799c9a9-bcef-46b5-98d3-a7598101a91b\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Still no break has gone clear, as they continue up the climb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T12:27:16+00:00\">2026-04-11T12:27:16.162Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9ae61430-0900-43b3-b485-fe9f0609b0d4\">Van der Lee on the attack.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-9c169c1f-22eb-49c0-877f-9b40e3fb22c3\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.60%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZZfEF5UiziSjtoyKSoBdhc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZZfEF5UiziSjtoyKSoBdhc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZZfEF5UiziSjtoyKSoBdhc-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZZfEF5UiziSjtoyKSoBdhc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZZfEF5UiziSjtoyKSoBdhc-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZZfEF5UiziSjtoyKSoBdhc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"ANTZUOLA, SPAIN - APRIL 11: Jardi Christiaan van der Lee of Netherlands and Team EF Education - EasyPost attacks during the 65th Itzulia Basque Country 2026, Stage 6 a 135.2km stage from Goizper-Antzuola to Bergara \/ #UCIWT \/ on April 11, 2026 in Bergara, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZZfEF5UiziSjtoyKSoBdhc-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZZfEF5UiziSjtoyKSoBdhc-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZZfEF5UiziSjtoyKSoBdhc-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZZfEF5UiziSjtoyKSoBdhc-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZZfEF5UiziSjtoyKSoBdhc-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZZfEF5UiziSjtoyKSoBdhc-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZZfEF5UiziSjtoyKSoBdhc.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZZfEF5UiziSjtoyKSoBdhc.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/><br \/>\n<\/source><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T12:22:10+00:00\">2026-04-11T12:22:10.163Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9aab9d6b-b102-48b2-8753-499103fe6890\">He&#8217;s been brought back, and the peloton is all together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T12:19:14+00:00\">2026-04-11T12:19:14.012Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-37ff6d7f-b6f5-404a-b8c9-7ba928a866ef\">Jardi Christiaan van der Lee has attacked on the climb. The Dutchman has ridden aggressively throughout this week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T12:17:40+00:00\">2026-04-11T12:17:40.666Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f4f0c47d-9603-4fab-93ad-ee4094e49a93\">The climbing has begun pretty much straight away, with the riders already taking on the first of the day\u2019s 6 categorised ascents: the 4.6km, 7.6% Alto de Asentzio.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T12:14:57+00:00\">2026-04-11T12:14:57.945Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-official-start\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-official-start\"><span>OFFICIAL START<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-a57bb02a-6e72-415a-8029-0c5220198946\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">And they&#8217;re off!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T12:10:18+00:00\">2026-04-11T12:10:18.641Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1d379a30-9ed4-413e-86ea-c43d4d04f38a\">We&#8217;ll bring you more on that Bilbao news later.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T12:09:59+00:00\">2026-04-11T12:09:59.852Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-06384d28-f2df-4ace-bff7-c36eb0c1f24b\">A major announcement was made during sign-in today &#8211; Pello Bilbao will retire at the end of the season. The 36-year-old has been one of the best Basque riders of his generation, winning stages at and finishing in the top 6 at both the Giro d\u2019Italia and Tour de France.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T12:07:35+00:00\">2026-04-11T12:07:35.467Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-693dbc0c-6222-43de-9de1-006fcf487481\">As forecasted, the temperature has dipped from the highs of the week so far, but there\u2019s no rain &#8211; at least not yet. Should the heavens open, this could become a complicated stage, what with all the descending as well as ascending.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-1ffc772c-8d05-4c78-8d20-a579bb217577\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zaDTZh76SZHgcrBaH2MBc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zaDTZh76SZHgcrBaH2MBc-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zaDTZh76SZHgcrBaH2MBc-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zaDTZh76SZHgcrBaH2MBc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zaDTZh76SZHgcrBaH2MBc-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zaDTZh76SZHgcrBaH2MBc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"ANTZUOLA, SPAIN - APRIL 11: A general view of the peloton prior to the 65th Itzulia Basque Country 2026, Stage 6 a 135.2km stage from Goizper-Antzuola to Bergara \/ #UCIWT \/ on April 11, 2026 in Bergara, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zaDTZh76SZHgcrBaH2MBc-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zaDTZh76SZHgcrBaH2MBc-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zaDTZh76SZHgcrBaH2MBc-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zaDTZh76SZHgcrBaH2MBc-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zaDTZh76SZHgcrBaH2MBc-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zaDTZh76SZHgcrBaH2MBc-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zaDTZh76SZHgcrBaH2MBc.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zaDTZh76SZHgcrBaH2MBc.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/><br \/>\n<\/source><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T12:05:24+00:00\">2026-04-11T12:05:24.313Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1836fe82-6892-4413-a96b-239229cdc639\">The riders will be racing soon &#8211; they&#8217;re just making their way through the neutralised zone towards the official start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T11:59:39+00:00\">2026-04-11T11:59:39.498Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a71c9350-6e24-47d3-8301-812eebddc96c\">Also missing from the start having pulled out are Julian Alaphilippe, Enzo Paleni and Gotzon Martin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T11:58:32+00:00\">2026-04-11T11:58:32.849Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4b6255fd-d92d-43c0-b0bf-b37ef2ba80ef\">There are a handful of riders who won&#8217;t be starting today &#8211; most notably Ben Tulett. The Brit had been 6th overall on GC, before being dropped early yesterday to slide down to 16th.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T11:51:31+00:00\">2026-04-11T11:51:31.274Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-5d0cb217-9f1b-4291-bfef-19a0537d42b8\">Florian Lipowitz nearly managed to get the better of Seixas yesterday, sticking to his wheel throughout the stage, but came out second best in the final sprint between the two.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/itzulia-basque-country-paul-seixas-extends-lead-with-third-victory-on-stage-5-after-thrilling-duel-with-florian-lipowitz\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/itzulia-basque-country-paul-seixas-extends-lead-with-third-victory-on-stage-5-after-thrilling-duel-with-florian-lipowitz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Itzulia Basque Country: Paul Seixas extends lead with third victory on stage 5 after thrilling duel with Florian Lipowitz<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T11:47:57+00:00\">2026-04-11T11:47:57.269Z<\/time><\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-cc4721ae-69fc-44df-94f6-f22015168acd\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yEKNBMpgMfLoEXx5Mka7LE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yEKNBMpgMfLoEXx5Mka7LE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yEKNBMpgMfLoEXx5Mka7LE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yEKNBMpgMfLoEXx5Mka7LE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yEKNBMpgMfLoEXx5Mka7LE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yEKNBMpgMfLoEXx5Mka7LE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"EIBAR, SPAIN - APRIL 10: Paul Seixas of France and Team Decathlon CMA CGM celebrates at podium as Yellow Leader Jersey winner during the 65th Itzulia Basque Country 2026, Stage 5 a 176.2km stage from Eibar to Eibar \/ #UCIWT \/ on April 10, 2026 in Eibar, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yEKNBMpgMfLoEXx5Mka7LE-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yEKNBMpgMfLoEXx5Mka7LE-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yEKNBMpgMfLoEXx5Mka7LE-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yEKNBMpgMfLoEXx5Mka7LE-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yEKNBMpgMfLoEXx5Mka7LE-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yEKNBMpgMfLoEXx5Mka7LE-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yEKNBMpgMfLoEXx5Mka7LE.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yEKNBMpgMfLoEXx5Mka7LE.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/><br \/>\n<\/source><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T11:45:01+00:00\">2026-04-11T11:45:01.310Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-308403e3-89fc-4b1b-b8c5-8aa0dc7ac60c\">It\u2019s time for the final stage of Itzulia Basque Country and the question is the same as it has been for most days at this race &#8211; can anybody stop Paul Seixas? The teenage sensation has won three of the five stages so far, and has what feels like an assailable lead on the GC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-11T11:40:16+00:00\">2026-04-11T11:40:16.741Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-771e56e2-6480-4930-87ca-a3f5bde56465\">Hello and welcome to the sixth and final stage of the 2026 Itzulia Basque Country!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-6 lg:px-0 relative max-w-[1070px] mx-auto viafoura-twig-component px-4\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" style=\"--text-on-accent-color: white; --comment-widget-header-bg-color: var(--accent-color); --comment-widget-header-text-color: var(--text-on-accent-color); --comment-widget-header-link-color: var(--text-on-accent-color);\" x-data=\"ViafouraComments('300px')\" x-show=\"$store.Viafoura.showWidgets\" data-nosnippet=\"\" data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=\" vfcustom-community-guidelines=\"\" follow=\"\" our=\"\" href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community\" guidelines=\"\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1\" x-show=\"showConfirmDisplayNamePrompt\" x-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<p><button x-on:click=\"$store.ViafouraAuthModal.logout()\" type=\"button\" class=\"block mb-3 w-full justify-center px-3 py-2 text-sm font-semibold text-white shadow-sm button-primary\"><br \/>\nLogout<br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/itzulia-basque-country-stage-6-live-more-climbing-on-the-menu-for-final-stage-of-the-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Refresh 2026-04-11T14:31:28.293Z Scratch that &#8211; it&#8217;s not Riccitello who is with Seixas, but a Caja Rural rider who was dropped from the break. The Frenchman is having to do all the work himself for now. 2026-04-11T14:29:22.515Z As strong as Seixas is, he will likely need Riccitello for this move, as he still has over 50km [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":117728,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117727"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=117727"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117727\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/117728"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=117727"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=117727"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=117727"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}