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Vuelta 2026 Stage 11: Route, Profile and Favourites From Cartagena to Lorca
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- The 151.3-kilometre stage from Cartagena to Lorca is expected to suit pure sprinters.
- Riders face about 1,300 metres of elevation gain and a third-category climb less than 30 kilometres from the finish.
- A fast descent follows the climb before a flat finish.
Stage 11 of the 2026 Vuelta runs 151.3 kilometres from Cartagena to Lorca and offers a promising opportunity for pure sprinters.
The route includes around 1,300 metres of climbing. Its main obstacle is a long third-category ascent less than 30 kilometres before the finish.
After the climb, the peloton faces a fast descent and then a flat run to the line. The stage guide examines the route profile and the main favourites.
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Originally published by iDNES in Czech. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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