Vos scoops La Vuelta Femenina win after chaotic finish - ‘The GOAT does it again!’ Barça fans will be able to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the club’s founding on 14 June by joining the Culer Walk (Marxa Culer), The event also forms part of the celebrations marking the millennium of the Benedictine monastery who can now register online via the members' section of the club’s website The Marxa Culer will be held in two formats: a long route of 46.7 kilometres starting from the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper and a shorter route of 6.5 kilometres departing from Collbató Those opting for the longer route will set off at 10:00 pm on Friday 13 June passing through the towns of Sant Joan Despí Esparreguera and Collbató before reaching Montserrat The short walk will start from the Rambla de Collbató at 8:00 am on Saturday 14 June This is a non-competitive walk and will follow the participation guidelines of the Federació d’Entitats Excursionistes de Catalunya (FEEC) with whom FC Barcelona has signed a collaboration agreement The event has been made possible thanks to the voluntary work of FEEC-affiliated organisations and the advice of their experts The Marxa Culer was originally scheduled for 22 March but was postponed due to heavy rain that damaged the route Those who registered in March and wish to take part in the rescheduled walk on 14 June must register again There will be seven refreshment points along the long version of the Marxa Culer located in the municipalities of Molins de Rei and finally in the square of the Montserrat Monastery This is all thanks to the support and cooperation of the participating local councils and their respective municipal staff FC Barcelona wishes to express its gratitude to these councils and local hiking organisations for their enthusiastic collaboration and the facilities they have provided to help organise the event The minimum age for registration is 16 years for the long walk and 12 years for the short one Minors must be registered by a parent or guardian The registration fee for the long walk is €30 for Club members Registration includes a bib and timing chip and a commemorative welcome upon arrival at the Montserrat Monastery The club will offer a return coach service from Monistrol de Montserrat at a flat rate of €10 Departure times will be adapted to participants’ arrival at the monastery The cost of the rack railway descent from the monastery to Monistrol is not included FC Barcelona and the Abbey of Montserrat — two historic institutions deeply rooted in Catalonia — are jointly celebrating the club’s 125th anniversary and the Monastery’s millennium Their historic link was formalised on 16 December 2024 with the signing of a twinning agreement reaffirming their shared commitment to collaboration Long-time supporters will remember the Penya congresses at Montserrat in 1972 as well as the first team’s bike rides up to the monastery in 1985 and 1992 There was also a small chapel dedicated to the Virgin of Montserrat in the tunnel leading to the dressing rooms at the Spotify Camp Nou before the renovation works This chapel featured the same image of the Virgin that presided over the stadium’s opening ceremony in 1957 the chapel will be restored to its original location as part of the Espai Barça project 2025: Molins de Rei to Sant Boi de Llobregat Stage 2 profile(Image credit: Unipublic)Stage 2 is the first road race stage with a 99km between Molins de Rei and Sant Boi de Llobregat begins with a category 2 climb to Alto de la Creu de L'Aragall then heads through the valley roads and there is a steep descent and flat run-in to the finish line Sant Boi de Llobregat Kirsten has a background in Kinesiology and Health Science. She has been involved in cycling from the community and grassroots level to professional cycling's biggest races, reporting on the WorldTour, Spring Classics, Tours de France, World Championships and Olympic Games. She began her sports journalism career with Cyclingnews as a North American Correspondent in 2006. In 2018, Kirsten became Women's Editor – overseeing the content strategy, race coverage and growth of women's professional cycling – before becoming Deputy Editor in 2023. Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. First published: December 14, 2024 11:26 AM Catalonia has its first museum dedicated to life and art during the Renaissance.   The Museu del Renaixement in Molins de Rei aims to "explain the story of the Renaissance from different points of view," museum director, Damià Martínez, tells Catalan News. "We talk about science, we talk about culture of course, and art, but also discoveries. The 16th century was a very important period for the discoveries of the New World." In total, the museum has around 100 works of art "to explain the complexity and the beauty of that time," Martínez says. Originating in Italy, the Renaissance was an era in which art and culture came to the fore. In the 16th century, the town of Molins de Rei, 15 km west of Barcelona, played an important role in the history of this period through the Requesens family, their palace and their close relationship with Spanish monarchs Charles V and Philip II.  Housed in the refurbished Requesens Palace, nearly €3 million has been invested in the new museum, with 70% financed with EU funding. The museum is home to works from Molins de Rei Municipal Museum, the National Museum of Art of Catalonia (MNAC), the Barcelona Design Museum, and others. MNAC director Pepe Serra explains the collaboration is a result of a policy introduced some years ago. "If we have a big national collection, even if it's in the National Museum, it belongs to all the country," Serra says. Giving works to local museums on long-term loans "is a way of changing the museums' map in Catalonia," he says. "Everything cannot happen in Barcelona." Serra highlights the need for museums like the Museu del Renaixement to exist across Catalonia, not just in the capital, and it's not just about the works themselves, it is about connecting people, building community – a museum as "a social institution." Many of the artworks on display show the new approach to art during the Renaissance – the use of perspective, more naturalistic depictions of the human body and clothing, new techniques such as oil painting. But several items in the museum are objects that allow us to imagine everyday life during the period – coins, a desk, a helmet, a set of wine glasses. The jewel in the crown of the museum is a huge handmade wool and silk tapestry bought in 1557 by the Catalan government from a workshop in Brussels, the most important producer of tapestries at the time. At five meters high and nine meters long, it is "an enormous piece" Serra explains, "not very common in the collections in Catalonia."  "It changes the visual discourse in a museum. It's a very refreshing piece if you are just looking at paintings," Serra says. The Museu del Renaixement opens on December 15 and hopes to attract 6,000 to 10,000 visitors per year. Get the day's biggest stories right to your phone Dutch star successfully defends overall lead on stage into Barcelona Marianne Vos claimed final victory in the overall classification of the Volta a Catalunya Femenina successfully defending her lead on the final stage into Barcelona won by New Zealander Ally Wollaston (AG Insurance-Soudal) After claiming the top spot on the GC at the Pyrenean summit finish of La Molina on Saturday overall Vos finished 1:06 ahead of Visma-Lease A Bike teammate Riejanne Markus with Katrine Aalerud (Uno-X Mobility) in third at 1:14 Stage 1 winner Wollaston clinched a second triumph at the end of the rugged 86.6 kilometre trek from Molins de Rei to Catalan capital city Barcelona outsprinting  Vos and Vittoria Guazzini (FDJ-SUEZ) in a mass dash for the line I knew the possibility was there to win the GC We wanted to keep control in the race today and stay out of trouble In the sprint preparation we lost each other a bit and Ally proved herself the fastest At the beginning of the week I didn't expect to win the classification The final dash for the line on the Avinguda Maria Cristina in central Barcelona had been preceded with an action packed day starting with a lone move by  Leonie Laubig (Primeau Vélo-Groupe Abadie) that endured until the first climb of the day And no sooner had that attack been brought back The most dangerous move came on the final ascent of the stage and race the cat.3 Alt de Begues courtesy of Aileen Shweikart (Laboral Kutxa-Fundación Euskadi) and Loes Adegeest (FDJ-SUEZ) After crossing the summit of the climb at km 61 Adegeest tried to keep her move alive on the long descent to Barcelona finally getting reeled in almost within sight of the finish The last stage eventually concluded as a bunch sprint that was a near carbon copy of the Volta’s opening day of racing to Manresa as Wollaston once again outpaced Vos to claim the win Vos was able to capture an even bigger prize claiming a historic overall victory in a hugely successful first ever edition of the women’s Volta a Catalunya.  Results powered by FirstCycling Alasdair FotheringhamSocial Links NavigationAlasdair Fotheringham has been reporting on cycling since 1991 He has covered every Tour de France since 1992 bar one as well as numerous other bike races of all shapes and sizes ranging from the Olympic Games in 2008 to the now sadly defunct Subida a Urkiola hill climb in Spain he has also written for The Independent,  The Guardian,  ProCycling Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information Pedestrians use torches on an unlit street during a power outage in Molins de Rei 2025 at 7:02 AM EDTBookmarkSaveA judge in Spain’s national court has opened an investigation to determine whether Monday’s countrywide blackout was a cyberattack has demanded that the national cyber agency and the power grid operator present reports on how the blackout occurred He also made a similar request to the national police You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Cementos Molins has celebrated the inauguration of its upgraded facilities in Sant Vicenç dels Horts The event witnessed the presence of Roger Torrent Minister of Business and Labour of the Generalitat of Catalonia The company's investment exceeding 6.6 million euros encompasses a comprehensive office building renovation the installation of 1455 self-consumption photovoltaic panels and the introduction of a new plant for alternative raw material recovery and development This renovation aligns with the company's sustainability strategy focusing on substantial energy savings and environmental enhancements Also present at the inauguration of the remodeled facilities which accommodates 530 out of the company's 6200 employees President of the Barcelona Stock Exchange; David Tornos Secretary-General of Foment del Treball; Carles Guilera President of the Baix Llobregat’s Chamber of Commerce; Ramon Griell Deputy Director-General of Infrastructure and Conservation at the Port Authority of Barcelona; Miguel Comino Mayor of Sant Vicenç dels Horts; Ascensión Ratia the company has realized a remarkable 68.75% reduction in energy consumption compared to its pre-renovation levels resulting in an annual decrease of 650 t of CO2 emissions the company's new facilities encompass an impressive 3250 m2 adorned with photovoltaic panels enabling self-consumption of renewable electricity achieving a 100% renewable energy supply for the building in a commitment to sustainable transportation the company has installed 55 electric vehicle charging stations in the employee parking lot Cementos Molins has undertaken a transformative redesign of the plant and office environs with a dedicated emphasis on enhancing green spaces The entire area has been reforested with native flora originating from the Garraf and Llobregat River regions resilient enough to thrive without the requirement of continuous watering Permeable concrete was used to encircle the greenery and enable rainwater absorption naturally nurturing the plants and reducing water consumption With the interior remodeling of the offices Cementos Molins puts people at the center of its strategy and designing spaces that adapt to new ways of working coinciding with the company's 95th anniversary emphasized the company's strong commitment to efficiency and environmental respect Rodríguez stated that "the investment of over 6 million euros in the renovation of our Sant Vicenç dels Horts facilities is a testament to our commitment to a sustainable future: efficiency and sustainability are three key pillars in Cementos Molins' strategy." Alongside a delegation from the company and other authorities the Minister of Business and Labour of the Generalitat of Catalonia toured the Sant Vicenç dels Horts factory which was completely renovated in 2010 and is among the most efficient in the industry in Europe Cementos Molins' commitment to the circular economy aligns with the goals set in its "Sustainability Roadmap 2030," a roadmap that will lead the company to reduce its CO2 emissions by 20% by 2030 This commitment represents an acceleration of emission reduction plans that the company has been implementing since 1990 and focuses on the strategic goal of supplying carbon-neutral concrete by the year 2050 The "Sustainability Roadmap 2030" reflects how sustainability is the main pillar of Cementos Molins' strategy and highlights how the company simultaneously works on five priorities: safety and health Among the most notable initiatives to reduce emissions in the value chain are the alternative raw materials plant and the new solar park built at the San Luis plant in Argentina Read the article online at: https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/06102023/cementos-molins-inaugurates-remodeled-facilities-in-sant-vicen-dels-horts/ In the latest episode of the World Cement Podcast Senior Editor David Bizley is joined by Dr Andrew Minson of the GCCA to discuss the ins and outs of the recently launched Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) system Listen for free today » Backed by Clean Energy Ventures and Buzzi Unicem USA Queens Carbon will leverage funding to scale its energy-efficient cement production platform Embed article link: (copy the HTML code below): Already a member? Sign in here Listen to the latest episode of the World Cement Podcast Listen now! Team Visma | Lease a Bike welcomes Victor Campenaerts back to the team. The Belgian, who won a stage in this year's Tour de France, has signed a three-year contract. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Team Visma | Lease a Bike (@teamvisma_leaseabike) "We still know Victor well from his previous time with the team and have kept in good contact since then," says team director Grischa Niermann, who will be part of the sports management of Team Visma | Lease a Bike starting next season. "He is a very strong rider, with a good time trial, as he proved again in this Tour de France. By now, he is also a very experienced rider known for his pursuit of innovations. We can really use that experience." Whereas Campenaerts left the team after his first stint to pursue more personal opportunities, he returns with the clear ambition to contribute to the performances of the team leaders in the Grand Tours. "We see him as a very valuable asset for the team in that regard," says Niermann. "Due to his experience and physical capabilities." Subscribe yourself for the Team Visma | Lease a Bike newsletter and receive previews for races, exclusive interviews, video's and promotions! Three people from the same family were found dead on Friday, showing signs of violence, according to Catalan police (Mossos d'Esquadra) and the Catalan High Court (TSJC).  The body of a woman was found in a home in the Sant Martí district of Barcelona after 10:00am.  An hour later, a man's body was found in Molins de Rei, just outside Barcelona.  The third body was also found in Molins de Rei, another man who apparently died by suicide, according to the police.  It is suspected that the third body belonged to a man who killed his parents before taking his own life.  The criminal investigation unit has taken charge of the investigation.  Only a few hours remain until the Culer Walk (Marxa Culer) to the Abbey at Montserrat The event is part of the celebrations of the club's the 125th anniversary and the millennium of the Benedictine monastery The more than one thousand registered participants will be divided between those who have chosen the 47-km route and those who have opted for a shorter 6.5-km route The long walk will begin at 11:59pm on Friday 21 March The route will pass through the towns of Sant Joan Despí walkers will find refreshment points in Molins de Rei and finally in the square outside the monastery The short walk will begin at 9am on Saturday The main group of walkers is expected to arrive at the Montserrat Monastery mid-morning on Saturday various activities will take place in the arrival area the Comparsa Blaugrana will perform outside the monastery museum there will be a traditional sardana dance performed by the Colla Mirant al Cel a commemorative event will be held in Plaça Santa Maria featuring speeches by FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta and the president of the Catalan Federation of Hiking Organizations Mayors from the towns along the route will also be in attendance and there will be a tribute to the Penya Blaugrana de Manresa Wilco Kelderman finished third in the third stage of the Tour de Pologne This is the second time the Dutch rider has finished on the podium in this WorldTour race following his second-place finish in the opening stage Vingegaard finished ninth and retained his leader's jersey the group of ten was eventually caught by a reduced peloton in the final twenty kilometers Van Dijke dug deep as he led a group that included both Kelderman and Vingegaard As they approached the steep and narrow final kilometer the Team Visma | Lease a Bike duo was well-positioned Kelderman fought for the stage win at the front but once again had to concede to Thibau Nys in this Tour de Pologne "I’m satisfied with the fact that I retained the leader’s jersey on this hot day I managed better than the last time I wore the jersey in this race," Vingegaard said when the Dane lost the jersey after just one day "With Wilco’s third place and maintaining our lead The start of tomorrow's stage won’t be easy but I think it will be a day for the sprinters I can hold on to the lead in the coming days." Subscribe yourself for the Team Visma | Lease a Bike newsletter and receive previews for races The Estadi Johan Cruyff Stadium was buzzing as players from the different participating countries arrived all full of energy and enthusiasm to kick off the tournament at the Ciutat Esportiva the 12th edition of the global gathering of Barça Academies from around the world The opening ceremony began with a welcome from Vicky López who introduced a spectacular entrance by the tournament mascot accompanied by dancers in a vibrant choreography the castellers (human towers) from Sant Feliu de Llobregat and Molins de Rei captivated the crowd with an impressive display performed to music and in an exceptional atmosphere The FC Barcelona 125th anniversary anthem played for all the international players—a moving moment that was followed by the presentation of the different Barça Academies each entering to the song they had chosen to represent them member of the Board of Directors and board member responsible for futsal thanked everyone who had come and who had made the event possible both highlighted the importance of the tournament within the Barça framework and acknowledged the effort made by families to get here to play They also stressed the importance of always playing in line with the club’s values: humility the opening ceremony concluded with the mascot CAT delivering the tournament manifesto to boys and girls representing the different Academies who all pledged to play with honour and sportsmanship special support was extended to the Barça Academy from the Dominican Republic due to the recent tragedy in their country particularly to the families and friends of players who lost loved ones All matches began with a minute of silence in memory of the victims Pauline Ferrand-Prévot will join Team Visma | Lease a Bike Women in 2025 The 32-year-old Frenchwoman returns to road cycling after a successful period in mountain biking The former world champion has signed a three-season contract Ferrand-Prévot had a successful start to her road career she took several places of honour in the classics After five world titles and an Olympic gold medal I was thinking about my future after the Olympics I had been chasing an Olympic medal in mountain biking for 12 years I think it's time for a new challenge in cycling Choosing Team Visma | Lease a Bike Women was an easy decision The way the team works and its professional approach really appeal to me" "Women's cycling has come a long way since I left the sport" I want to win The Tour de France Femmes."   Team manager Rutger Tijssen is happy with Ferrand-Prévot's arrival "Pauline is an exceptionally talented athlete who decided to devote herself entirely to mountain biking a few years ago I admire that she has taken the bold decision to return to the road with a clear objective: to win the Tour de France Femmes."  "We will support her in achieving her goal Although the transition to road racing will take some time Mountain biking is an explosive one-and-a-half-hour sport A road race is more about endurance over a longer period We will give her time to become a road cyclist again She will be our team leader in the grand tours but she will also be able to compete in the Walloon classics."  together with the Federation of Hiking Entities of Catalonia (FEEC) and the Monastery of Montserrat it has decided to cancel the CULER WALK scheduled for 21 and 22 March 2025 out of concern for the safety of the participants due to the heavy rain that has been falling in recent days The club will soon be announcing a new date for the event and participants will receive detailed information regarding their registration The Culer Walk was organised in celebration of the bond between FC Barcelona and the Abbey of Montserrat tying in with the club’s 125th anniversary and the Monastery’s Millennium the organisers have conducted several inspections along the route including the most problematic areas such as the crossings at the Rubí and Margaroles streambeds during the most recent inspection yesterday it was confirmed that the accumulation of rainwater has significantly worsened the conditions FC Barcelona would like to thank everyone for their enthusiastic response with around 1,070 participants registered for the two walks (Short and Long) The club also expresses its gratitude to the municipalities of Sant Joan Despí Collbató and Monistrold e Montserrat  as well as to the FEEC volunteers and the club staff who have worked so hard in recent months to make this happen Special thanks also go to the club’s sponsors—Nike and Coca-Cola—as well as to Bon Àrea and Aneto for donating products for the goodie bags Matthew Brennan has added the Grand Prix de Lillers to his list of victories The 19-year-old Brit was the fastest in the sprint just a day after his triumph in Le Tour des 100 Communes he secured his second victory of the season in as many days Team Visma | Lease a Bike Development concluded their French double-header in Lillers. The Grand Prix de Lillers featured a long race of just under 200 kilometres. After Saturday’s win in Le Tour des 100 Communes with Brennan the team lined up once again with high ambitions Team Visma | Lease a Bike took responsibility in the peloton First-year U23 riders Ian Kings and Elliot Rowe put in a strong effort to close the gap to the leaders who joined Team Visma | Lease a Bike’s WorldTour squad this season claimed his second victory of the weekend in dominant fashion “It’s very satisfying to execute a plan and see it come together perfectly I have to thank the team for their hard work this weekend We can be really proud of what we’ve achieved here.”   Sports director Robert Wagner also looked back proudly on a successful weekend Riders like Elliot and Ian have just stepped up to the U23 category this year and are already making an impact Everyone played a key role in today’s victory “Matthew has been part of the WorldTour team since this season but we must not forget that he is still only nineteen,” Wagner added “It’s good for both him and the team that he competes in U23 races like this Christophe Laporte crossed the line in second place in the first stage of the Skoda Tour de Luxembourg made an excellent impression by finishing in the top ten Four riders quickly went on the attack in the first stage of the Luxembourg stage race The riders created a lead of more than seven minutes but were caught by the peloton on the final climb in which the Team Visma | Lease a Bike riders regularly showed themselves at the front The pace then picked up on the flanks of the Côte de Stafelter Lemmen tried but got no space from the peloton resulting in a large group heading to the finish the riders of the yellow-black brigade impressed by finishing in the top ten with Laporte “We are happy about today,” team manager Maarten Wynants says but with Tosh Van der Sande regularly in the lead Christophe then faced a strong Mathieu van der Poel in the sprint.” we have a good perspective for the general classification,” Wynants continued "Bart and Wilco already rode strongly today despite being at the start in Canada last weekend With the time trial and difficult stages still to come Christophe still has a chance to do a good GC.” who already showed his good form last weekend in Canada but it's nice that I can show it in a strong field We now have three riders well placed in the general classification and there are still some nice stages coming up where there are opportunities.” The Tour de France Femmes has begun and that is why we are giving away a signed cycling jersey You can win our The Power of Orange cycling jersey signed by our entire women's team riding the Tour de France Femmes Read our terms and conditions here Team Visma | Lease a Bike pays homage to the Renaissance with a special Tour de France jersey inspired by the spirit of this remarkable period of development The drive for innovation and progress from that era reflects the team's mission to push boundaries and strive for improvement every day The unique Renaissance pattern on the Tour jersey represents this mindset The 111th edition of the Tour de France makes its way from Florence to Nice from the birthplace of the Renaissance to the land where it bloomed like never before The Grand Départ takes place in the city of creative thinkers and versatile artists such as Michelangelo These figures are emblematic of this unique period when the worldview shifted placing humanity at the center and prioritising knowledge and progress has been unveiled in a special manner over the past few days with the help of fans through a digital experience the cycling kit was launched with a spectacular video It features the riders of Team Visma | Lease a Bike placed in iconic locations in Florence styled in the manner of the Renaissance using 3D technology we not only honour this historic period and beautiful city and region but it also symbolises our dedication to innovation and renewal This commitment extends both within our team and in our collaboration with partners.The new cycling jersey will be worn for the first time during the first stage of the Tour de France 2024 in Florence where Team Visma | Lease a Bike continues its ambition to make sporting history Tom Dumoulin will make his comeback in the professional peloton in the Tour de Suisse The rider of Team Jumbo-Visma has made this decision together with the team as he has recently found the joy in cycling again Last January Dumoulin decided to temporarily pause his career to reflect on his future In Switzerland Dumoulin wants to regain the racing feeling the former world time trial champion will also appear at the start of the Dutch time trial and road championships Dumoulin will also go to the Olympic Games in Tokyo where he will start in both the road race and the time trial."In April I slowly started cycling again and I also came back with a happy feeling more and more often Then I decided to be present at the Amstel And I found it very nice to see everyone again and to taste the atmosphere of the race this is a world in which I have built up something in recent years but that has also really become my world’ A world that I really like.""We now have a plan containing the Tour de Suisse We haven’t looked beyond that and I don't want to yet.” Roglic maintains 10-second overall classification lead after battling for bonus seconds against Evenepoel Remco Evenepoel and Primoz Roglic on stage 6 at Volta a Catalunya(Image credit: Getty Images)Marc Soler Remco Evenepoel and Primoz Roglic on stage 6 at Volta a Catalunya(Image credit: Getty Images)Remco Evenepoel Primoz Roglic and Marc Soler sprint for bonus seconds at Volta a Catalunya(Image credit: Getty Images) Marc Soler on the attack on stage 6 at Volta a Catalunya(Image credit: Getty Images)Remco Evenepoel and Primoz Roglic locked in a heated GC battle on stage 6 at Volta a Catalunya(Image credit: Getty Images) Remco Evenepoel and Primoz Roglic locked in a heated GC battle on stage 6 at Volta a Catalunya(Image credit: Getty Images) leaving the 10-second gap at the top of the standings the same as the morning ahead of Sunday’s hilly Montjuïc Park finale in Barcelona Meanwhile, the stage honours went to Kaden Groves (Alpecin-Deceuninck) who was forced to mount a late chase back to the peloton after a bike change just 4km from the line The Australian quickly acclimatised to teammate Xandro Meurisse's bike after the swift swap at the side of the road before speeding home to claim his second win of the race ahead of Bryan Coquard (Cofidis) as Evenepoel sprinted to fifth place It was Soudal-QuickStep who provided the lead-out hoping Evenepoel could snag a top-three placing and take more time on Roglič There were several sprinters still in the peloton including Groves who jumped from Roglič's wheel to the Bora-Hansgrohe mini-sprint train before launching at 150 metres to go Evenepoel didn’t have enough pure speed to compete with the quicker finishers with Coquard and Ide Schelling (Bora-Hansgrohe) passing him as they fought to keep pace with Groves Neither man had the legs to get alongside Groves who crossed the line first to nail Alpecin-Deceuninck’s sixth win of March and of the 2023 season "Number one was nice but a second stage win this week so I'm very happy," Groves said after the stage "At about 7 or 8km to go I felt my rear tyre had a slow leak I was thinking maybe I should do the sprint with a pretty flat I've got to thank my directors – they decided that I should do a bike swap with Xandro at about 5km to go I stopped and he gave me his bike Then I got to come back and with the help of Nicola We didn't have time to do a full bike change so we stopped in the headwind and got back in the crosswind The fight for the race win remains the same overnight with Roglič leading Evenepoel by 10 seconds ahead of a potentially action-packed finale in Barcelona João Almeida (UAE Team Emirates) lies in third at 1:07 his teammate Marc Soler leads Mikel Landa (Bahrain Victorious) by a second The 174km hilly penultimate stage of the Volta a Catalunya would take the peloton from Martorell to nearby Molins de Rei via a long excursion into the hills to the west The day's only categorised climb – the Alt de la Creu d'Aragall – would come inside the final 30km but the opening 140km would be up and down all the way Evenepoel's Soudal-QuickStep team attempted to place Mattia Cattaneo and Ilan Van Wilder among several breakaway attempts though Roglič's Jumbo-Visma squad shut down move after move on the road to the day's first intermediate sprint after 66km Roglič took advantage of no breakaway at that point to beat out Evenepoel in the sprint and take an extra second to extend his race lead to 11 seconds Ineos Grenadiers' Egan Bernal would see his comeback cut short after a crash send him out of the race The day's break finally went after the midway point of the stage with Fausto Masnada (Soudal-QuickStep) getting away alongside Carlos Verona (Movistar) The move would gain a minute on the peloton as the likes of Bahrain Victorious and Israel-Premier Tech though they would be caught at the start of the Alt de la Creu d'Aragall with Soler jumping away on the counter-attack The Spaniard would take 20 seconds on the peloton in his quest to overhaul Landa for fourth overall though behind him Evenepoel and Roglič would take off again near the top of the climb dropping him as Evenepoel led the way down towards the flat and the final intermediate sprint He would eventually tire of riding on the front eventually swinging off to play cat-and-mouse with Roglič just a kilometre ahead of the sprint at 8km out and Soler would be back at the front in the dash for the line in Palleja crossing the sprint point in that order to restore the status quo at the top of the GC while Soler grabbed that second to edge out Landa for fourth Jumbo-Visma controlled the pace on the road to the finish while Groves swung away from the peloton 4km out to get that all-important bike change Bruno Armirail (Groupama-FDJ) put in the last attack of the day heading under the flamme rouge before Soudal-QuickStep hit the front in the final 600 metres for Evenepoel The Belgian gave it his best to win his second stage of the week but a sprint on the flat was always going to be better suited to the likes of Coquard Results powered by FirstCycling Dani has reported from the world's top races She has interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars and her favourite races are the Giro d'Italia Hundreds of commuter rail users have protested on Saturday in nine different locations across Catalonia against the repeated incidents and disruptions on the train network in recent weeks Protestors gathered in front of the train stations in Tarragona “We are taking to the streets for a decent rail service Now is the time to make ourselves heard,” the protest manifesto reads Demonstrators criticized the "constant delays" of the trains and the lack of investment in railway infrastructure that causes a service "that citizens do not deserve." where some 500 people said “enough” of incidents and disruptions “We have reached the limit of our patience,” said demonstration organizers Platform for a Dignified Service and demand that the administrations resolve the “historic lack of investment” without altering the daily lives of passengers Around 150 people gathered at Tortosa station where four commuters read a manifesto denouncing the lack of investments in the service which they lament will take "many years" to fix A hundred people braved the rain in Molins de Rei to demand "decent rail services for everyone." Lluís Carrasco a member of the Public Transport Promotion Platform (PTP) to theoretically make the station more accessible." Some 50 people in Lleida to demand a "dignified" rail service Users of the Avant trains that link the city with Barcelona have demanded more frequent services in the early hours the ability to travel with the pass on more AVE trains and an end to "delays and lack of information." another 70 people gathered at noon to protest against "constant delays and lack of investment" in the Catalan and Girona railway network they criticize "poor communication" between the infrastructure manager Catalan government spokesperson Sílvia Paneque says she "understands the despair" of the commuter rail users which she called the result of years of a lack of investment but adds that the government will work to "improve information" for travelers The territory minister admitted that "it will not be an easy path" and warned there would still be "incidents" until all the planned investments in the railway network are carried out she reaffirmed the government's commitment to addressing the issue "I wish it had been a core priority for previous governments," she said the Socialist said that the current government is working on two fronts: the works Paneque highlighted that at the moment there are 183 investments planned by Adif by 2027 Until these works are carried out and completed the executive will work to "improve information so that users have a clear understanding of what alternatives they have." The railway chaos and recent disruptions and strikes have come at a time of labor conflict in the companies Renfe and Adif over the transfer of Rodalies to the Catalan government Over the past week, some major strikes were called off, with the backing of a majority of unions, but without consensus from CGT, SF and Alternativa Ferroviària, who have opted to maintain some demonstrations. The main point of contention is the transfer of Rodalies to the Catalan authorities and the maintenance of current working conditions in the new operator. 24-hour stoppages are expected, called for by the minority trade unions, for March 26 and April 1. "some music was meant to stay underground..." We post metal news every day, throughout the day, covering thousands of metal bands including underground and unsigned bands Below is the latest news, but check back often for updates. You can also browse our news archive or find news by band Navigate forward or backward through each day of news below: The ASO revealed the route for the 112th edition of the Tour de France on Tuesday in Paris in Lille and concluding 21 stages later in Paris the 2025 Tour returns to its traditional finish after ending in Nice last year due to the Olympics This year’s route will feature an impressive 55,000 meters of climbing the Tour de France kicks off on French soil for the first time in years The first week looks favorable for sprinters and punchers but it also includes a flat time trial of approximately 33 kilometers in and around Caen The finish line for stage seven awaits at the Mûr-de-Bretagne After ten stages, the peloton will enjoy its first rest day, followed by three demanding days perfect for pure climbers. In stage 11, the peloton will summit Hautacam, where Jonas Vingegaard and Wout van Aert dominated in 2022 Stage 12’s finish line is drawn atop Luchon-Superbagnères after almost 5,000 meters of elevation gain Friday brings a challenging 11-kilometer time trial up the slopes of Peyragudes Next year’s closing week is set to be brutal, with the ASO incorporating climbs such as the Col de la Madeleine, Col du Glandon, La Plagne, and the Col de la Loze. It was on the Col de la Loze in 2023 that Vingegaard decisively claimed victory in the Tour de France head of racing for Team Visma | Lease a Bike attended the presentation in Paris with CEO Richard Plugge it’s a beautiful yet challenging route,” Niermann commented this will be another Tour for the climbers with most of the climbs concentrated in the second and third week the first week is by no means easy – the Tour never is This route is one that will certainly appeal to us at Team Visma | Lease a Bike.” but I imagine he’ll be pleased with the route,” the German continued “But the same likely goes for riders like Tadej Pogacar I think this is also a course where Wout van Aert could make an impact we’ll sit down with all the riders to finalize plans for the upcoming season All options are still on the table at this point We’re going to prepare for the 2025 Tour de France in the best possible way.” Archive Architecture ceramics have become an increasingly popular activity across the world More and more people have embraced it as a new hobby to spend quality time shaping and painting mugs and plates either as something to practice with friends or even alone The Barcelona neighbourhood of Gràcia has gone from having only three ceramic workshops according to an article in Ara from 2019 to now having at least seventeen that can be counted on Google Maps The growing trend has also been seen in the local Civic Centres community hall spaces found across Catalan cities and towns where pottery courses attract younger participants They’ve since become some of the most successful activities in these spaces thanks also to their affordable prices.  The Catalan capital even sees some craft workshops take place on the street: for instance, the Fet al Born monthly fairs have seen attendances of more than 700 people.  it is a very ancient technique of about 30,000 years old So why is it going through this boom now?  “it is simply people finding themselves needing to do things that allow them to disconnect people started doing yoga or more physical activities People don't come to our workshop to make the piece of their life but they come to share a space with friends or to dedicate time to oneself.” he was a web programmer who started as an amateur but ended up opening two ceramic workshops in Gràcia “The feeling I have when I'm at the potter’s wheel is spectacular it’s as if nothing else exists,” he enthusiastically expresses “It's really cool and very relaxing,” Cristina Batiste and it's a creative way that almost everyone enjoys Getting your hands dirty and being able to make those little plates we used to make as kids any little thing is already hugely rewarding.” Maria Pedró was studying Fine Arts when she discovered her vocation. Nowadays, she teaches modelling and pottery wheel courses at Cova de Fang, a workshop in Molins de Rei, a town near Barcelona.  For her, “clay is a form of art that is enjoyed and appreciated because it works well, and things with volume are very eye-catching. These objects have life, presence, and a body.”  “Many people experience stress, and a way to release or manage it can be through manual activities. In the case of ceramics, clay is a material that grounds you to the earth, and touching it with our hands helps us connect to our ancient origins,” she explains. “We’ve lost contact with certain tasks technology may now handle, and this has fuelled a greater need to reconnect with ourselves and to return to hands-on activities and engage in artistic pursuits and expressive endeavours,” she adds. The growth in popularity of pottery has spread knowledge of techniques. “A lot of the ceramics boom is good because it allows people who have never had contact with clay to learn this discipline,” Maria argues.  However, that brings some problems: “There is a really dangerous part which is the issue of trivializing the craft, that everyone can do pottery or that everyone can teach it”, she adds. “Like any trend, some have seen this interest as an opportunity for business and have taken advantage of working with hands. Many people who may not be dedicated to the ceramics world, who may be entrepreneurs, believe that it is a good sector to invest in right now and open a workshop without having previous knowledge of it,” she says. Professionals and enthusiasts alike agree that pottery is a beneficial but costly artisanal craft which requires patience and dedication. Throughout the whole process, days go by. Pieces need to be fired in the kiln, trimmed, and glazed, and this doesn’t event count the the training, creation of ideas, and possible breakages.  Cristina recognizes it’s also an expensive hobby. But for Andreu, “by making a few pots, you realize the work involved, and you begin to appreciate the value of a handmade cup over those made by a machine in bulk.” Therefore, the point of making pottery is not only to produce a functional object, but to be able to devote our time to creating a unique artisanal piece. 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More than 10,000 units of the predecessor Seat eXS a fully electric mini car concept for sharing services I agree with the Privacy policy electrive has been following the development of electric mobility with journalistic passion and expertise since 2013 we offer comprehensive coverage of the highest quality — as a central platform for the rapid development of this technology The Department of Climate Action of the Generalitat has issued a preventive alert for air pollution in the Special Protection Zone (SPA) of the Barcelona conurbation due to high levels of particulate matter with a diameter of less than 10 microns (PM10) This announcement comes in response to data collected from four measurement stations located in Mollet del Vallès where the daily average of PM10 exceeded the critical threshold of 50 µg/m³ Food and Rural Agenda has identified the municipalities affected by this situation the alert covers a large metropolitan area This preventive warning represents the preliminary phase of a possible environmental episode and is activated with the purpose of reducing pollutant emissions The Generalitat urges citizens to take immediate action to mitigate the environmental impact and protect public health Among the recommendations issued is the preference for sustainable transportation it is advisable to give priority to public transport reduce travel by private vehicle (considering the option of teleworking) and encourage carpooling It also calls for the adoption of efficient driving practices the choice of low-emission vehicles and the regulation of air conditioning in homes and establishments The preventive measure responds to the persistence of unfavorable weather conditions The 24-hour forecast suggests that pollution levels will remain elevated and may exceed the daily limit of 50 μg/m³ to the presence of an anticyclone in the south of the European continent which has negatively affected the dispersion of atmospheric pollutants It should be noted that this is not the first time that a preventive alert has been activated in the region similar circumstances led to the implementation of measures to reduce emissions and mitigate the effects of air pollution The Generalitat calls for citizen cooperation and stresses the importance of following the indications to protect air quality and the health of the population It is recommended to be attentive to the updates provided by the local authorities and to abide by the established preventive measures until the environmental conditions improve significantly The activation of this preventive alert underlines the need for collaboration between citizens and authorities to achieve a cleaner and healthier environment Stock images by Depositphotos La venta de la nuda propiedad Copyright © 2022 Salirporbarcelona , All rights Reserved. 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