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Itzulia 2026 Confirms Galdakao Start–Finish Stage, Sets Bergara Finale

The signed agreement brings the race back to the town for the first time since 1996.

Overview

  • The Basque Country stage race is scheduled for April 6–11 across six stages.
  • Galdakao will host both the start and the finish of one stage, with the specific date still to be announced.
  • Local officials and OCETA leaders formalized the arrangement at a signing event in Galdakao.
  • Organizers detailed the final stage for April 11: 133.7 km from Antzuola to Bergara with roughly 3,000 metres of climbing.
  • OCETA president Javier Riaño welcomed the return to a traditional cycling hub, describing Itzulia as a key race that draws top international teams.