Aerodynamic coefficient: the real nightmare of cyclists against the clock
The first stage of the 2026 Return to the Basque Country is a 13.9 km counterclockwork that will begin and end in Bilbao. Xabier Usabiaga has explained to us what the aerodynamic coefficient is, with which the cyclists intend to impose as little obstacle as possible on the air, given its size and its position on the bike.
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The 2026 Return to the Basque Country will begin on Monday in Bilbao. Xabier Usabiaga, in this video, has explained to us how much it weighs and how much it costs the bicycles that will be used by the cyclists who will be in the race.
Roglic, Ayuso, Del Toro, Aranburu, Landa, Pello Bilbao and Izagirre will be at the 2026 Return to the Basque Country
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Profile and tour of the 6th stage of the Return to the Basque Country 2026: Goizper-Antzuola-Bergara (135.4 km)
"The final stage will not be a formality," the organizers of the Vuelta warn, analyzing what the sixth and final day of the competition can bring. Asentzio, Elosua and Azkarate will go up two times, and in total three climbs will be level 2: "If the overall classification is tight," said Itzulia, "there will be continuous markings; there may also be a chance of a final attack from afar."
Profile and tour of the 4th stage of the Return to the Basque Country 2026: Galdakao-Galdakao (167.2 km)
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Profile and tour of the third stage of the Return to the Basque Country 2026: Basauri-Basauri (152.8 km)
65. On the third day of the Return to the Basque Country, cyclists must climb three punctual ports, two of the 2nd and one of the 3rd; the organizers believe that on this day "there may be attacks from afar if the overall classification is very tight".