On the penultimate day of the Catalan cycling race, the riders had to face a 167.6 kilometre long stage, with over three thousand altimetres. David Dekker did not appear at the start because the young rider is focusing on his upcoming goals.

After Kruijswijk’s and Dennis’s attempts failed, the race exploded and the peloton broke into pieces. Kruijswijk took up position in a first chasing group with many classification favourites. In the race’s final phase the different groups came together, which allowed Dennis, Oomen and Robert Gesink to return. Oomen moved up to thirteenth place in the general classification. Tomorrow the final stage in and around Barcelona will take place.

"Rohan and Steven wanted to be in the breakaway. It was a tough race under tough conditions”, sports director Merijn Zeeman referred to the drizzly weather. "It was full speed ahead from the start without ever slowing down. At one point, it looked a bit like an elimination race. Fortunately, Sam was able to return to the peloton. He is in an excellent position in the general classification. We hope to at least retain that place tomorrow but preferably improve it. In addition, the final stage offers new opportunities to go for a stage victory, but first we will recover from this tough day."