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Linked articleStage 1: Marin to Salvaterra de Miño | Vuelta España Femenina by Carrefour.es 2026 Preview
Stage 1 opens the race with 113 km from Marin to Salvaterra de Miño, a hilly Galician opener where the uphill finish can already separate the strongest punchy riders from the pure sprinters. Route and profile The profile is built around constant changes of rhythm instead of one dominant climb. That should keep the pace uneven and make the finale selective even if a larger front group survives deep into the stage. How the stage could race Expect a nervous first day with teams fighting for position rather than settling immediately into a textbook chase. A reduced sprint or a late attack from a punchy all-rounder both fit the route.…
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