The 2025 Volta a Catalunya faced significant changes to its toughest mountain stage due to dangerous high winds, resulting in a swift substitution with a 146-kilometre flat leg through central Catalunya. Originally planned to mirror last year's mountainous stage with a challenging ascent, the decision to alter the race format engendered confusion among participants and organizers alike, as communication around the changes was inconsistent. Riders were left uncertain about their race strategy, exemplified by comments from leader Juan Ayuso expressing his bewilderment at the shifting plans.
I actually have no idea what's going on this morning. We've had so many different versions, so many things happening in the last hour, I still don't know what's going to happen.
The original stage 6 was planned to be a virtual carbon copy of last year's key day in the mountains, starting in the city of Berga.
High winds in the area began to play havoc with the organisers' scheduled stage on Friday, initially forcing the removal of the Pradell.
Riders expressed considerable confusion and uncertainty about the changes of plan, with rumours flying around at the start as directors gathered with race organisers.
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