The Volta a Catalunya has raised its level after the amazing stage of the queen and they have already defined Coll del Pradell as the Catalan Angliru

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A day to remember. That’s first thing in the morning city ​​of Berga The cycling atmosphere of big occasions is palpable, and the spectacle that the runners put on after them once they get on their bikes will be worth it. Rivers of ink are written about the wonder and toughness of a day where the climb to Coll de Pradell and where the best cycling is back in one of the cradles of bicycle sport, such as capital of Berguedà and the increase in Sanctuary of Queralt, which has brought glory days to the years of Catalan Cycling Week.


Coll de PradellBecause it couldn’t happen, it didn’t fail. It is true that due to its location on the route it does not offer an epic battle, but its climb is one to remember, due to the percentage of walls that have to be climbed, with ramps of up to 24%, because to the many fans. and for the beauty of the landscape. Some have come to define the Coll de Pradell As the Catalan Angliru. Big word.


And if this point of the route is amazing, what can we say about the last climb to Quralt. It was a real wonder, for the sporting proposal itself, for the dedication of the runners and for a dedicated fan who covered the sides of the road from early morning, cheering non-stop for their idols.

“People of Berguedà, what you did today is at the level of very little entertainment. Goosebumps and proud to have enjoyed it with my own eyes,” said the former professional cyclist. Xavier Florencio and current sports director of the Bahrain Victorius team. That’s not the only praise. Many more. “I have never seen so many fans and the route was beautiful. Congratulations to the organization”, pointed out the cyclist of the Euskatel-Euskadi Luis Ángel Maté.


Property Tadej Pogacar He emphasized that “the last climb was great, that many people applauded,” where the Colombian Esteban Chaves He added “The atmosphere in Catalonia is incredible”. But the person who best summed up the general feeling was Mikel Landa saying that “it’s been an incredible Tour atmosphere”, while his team spoke of the “tremendous route on this brutal mountain stage”. Be the Israel team manager – Premier Team Sam Bewley He further emphasized that this Saturday’s stage was: “The most difficult stage he has seen in the last ten years in any great cycling tour!”

And I’ve said it Sepp Kuss, one of the cyclists most loved by Catalan fans, on the run-up to the Catalan round: “The Berguedà stage seems brutal to me. It could be a queen stage on any great cycling tour.” The Return to Catalonia The level went up yesterday and there are still final fireworks today. Well done.

Source: La Verdad

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