Overview
- Paula Blasi dominated the Volta a Catalunya, taking the general classification plus the mountain, best young rider and best Catalan jerseys.
- Her Volta form has earned her a place on UAE Team ADQ’s Tour de France roster and local reporting indicates team staff do not plan to sacrifice her role.
- Blasi’s success continues a breakout 2026 that includes wins at the Amstel Gold Race, the Vuelta a España and the Tour dels Pirineos.
- Veteran Marianne Vos praised Blasi’s potential and rivals such as Demi Vollering and Pauline Ferrand‑Prévot remain the main threats on a Tour route that features a 21 km time trial, Mont Ventoux and final circuits around Nice.
- The Volta drew wider attention beyond results after organisers placed mannequins on the podium to display multiple leader jerseys and a single‑source report said Blasi’s official race bike was stolen during the race.