Quinn Simmons wins shortened and chaotic Volta a Catalunya stage 6
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The Volta a Catalunya had a very chaotic stage 6, with plenty stage route changes, special conditions and a finale where the GC times were not taken into account. From within all of these variables, Quinn Simmons took full advantage and took a strong victory after a late attack in the final hilltop finish.
The stage's course was changed on several instances, and it's actually surprising that the stage even took place. Last night the Col du Pradell was removed; today the other two ascents also were due to strong winds; and then the stage began neutralized as a decision was being made on what was to happen.
Ultimately, the decision was a stage with just over 140 kilometers in distance, however one of the two big laps was cut from the course and ultimately the stage - competitively speaking - was only around 20 kilometers in distance, without climbs on what was supposed to be the queen stage. There would be no bonus seconds, intermediate sprints and GC times would be taken with 5 kilometers to go.
Diego Uriarte, Rémy Rochas, Frank van den Broeks and Carlos Verona attacked from the moment the race was no longer neutralized, with the latter two eventually being the final riders to resist, but getting caught as the Dutchman did not collaborate. In the final 5 kilometers however, with lots of ups and downs, there were plenty attacks. From a small front group, Quinn Simmons attack at the entrance of the final uphill kilometer. Pavel Bittner finished second, sprinting across the gap but not being able to take the win, whilst Corbin Strong was third.
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