Volta a Catalunya

The Volta a Catalunya is a professional road bicycle race held annually in Catalonia, Spain. It is organized by the Unió Ciclista Catalana and is part of the UCI World Tour, the highest level of professional cycling. The race was first held in 1911 and is one of the oldest and most prestigious cycling events in the world. The race is held over a period of seven days and covers a distance of approximately 1,000 kilometers. The route changes each year, but it typically includes several mountain stages and a time trial. The race is open to professional cycling teams from around the world and attracts some of the biggest names in the sport. The current champion is Sergio Higuita of Colombia.