{"id":237761,"date":"2026-04-10T11:37:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T11:37:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/10\/itzulia-basque-country-stage-5-live-paul-seixas-remains-in-the-yellow-jersey-for-the-queen-stage\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T11:37:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T11:37:42","slug":"itzulia-basque-country-stage-5-live-paul-seixas-remains-in-the-yellow-jersey-for-the-queen-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/10\/itzulia-basque-country-stage-5-live-paul-seixas-remains-in-the-yellow-jersey-for-the-queen-stage\/","title":{"rendered":"Itzulia Basque Country stage 5 LIVE &#8211; Paul Seixas remains in the yellow jersey for the queen stage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p>Refresh <i class=\"fa fa-refresh\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-10T11:37:42+00:00\">2026-04-10T11:37:42.854Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-160km-to-go\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-160km-to-go\"><span>160KM TO GO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-22e90fb9-d644-4c53-90b9-1aa3db918c47\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">They&#8217;re on the climb now, with Veistroffer leading the race by just less than one minute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-10T11:35:17+00:00\">2026-04-10T11:35:17.362Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9689b467-2e3b-4296-af19-424b48b2c222\">It\u2019s been a subdued start so far, but that should be about to change as they ride a short plateau to the foot of the first category one climb of the day, the 5.7km Azurki, which averages a tough 7.7%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-10T11:33:52+00:00\">2026-04-10T11:33:52.580Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-kom-elkorrieta\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-kom-elkorrieta\"><span>KOM &#8211; ELKORRIETA <\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-95795f02-9e88-4da1-96f1-424ada5c4714\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Veistroffer leads the race over the climb, to take the KOM points.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-10T11:32:49+00:00\">2026-04-10T11:32:49.376Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-74251b20-5e68-49bc-8863-85e74f3d289e\">Baptiste Veistroffer, leading the race<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-1d2eda2a-937a-4de5-b09b-222badb3685d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VrmEeuh3RaNPnn9VTUzMEo-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VrmEeuh3RaNPnn9VTUzMEo-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VrmEeuh3RaNPnn9VTUzMEo-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VrmEeuh3RaNPnn9VTUzMEo-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VrmEeuh3RaNPnn9VTUzMEo-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VrmEeuh3RaNPnn9VTUzMEo-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"><br \/>\n<\/source><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-10T11:31:32+00:00\">2026-04-10T11:31:32.390Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-519d7930-ae74-4b93-b465-c2d1a1370adb\">Both Fern\u00e1ndez and Thompson have been caught, but Veistroffer remains out there alone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-10T11:30:02+00:00\">2026-04-10T11:30:02.175Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4a362495-fc0b-44bb-9e08-1559521f8eb4\">The peloton were treated to the unusual spectacle of a local traditional \u2018Aurresku\u2019 performance before the start of the stage today.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-e8591b47-e136-4b02-a995-a31c209e6704\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iDjK9WxAjdztGM8g8QuwTQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iDjK9WxAjdztGM8g8QuwTQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iDjK9WxAjdztGM8g8QuwTQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iDjK9WxAjdztGM8g8QuwTQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iDjK9WxAjdztGM8g8QuwTQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iDjK9WxAjdztGM8g8QuwTQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"EIBAR, SPAIN - APRIL 10: (L-R) Markel Beloki of Spain and Team EF Education - EasyPost - Blue Best Young Rider Jersey, Igor Arrieta of Spain and UAE Team Emirates - XRG - Green Points Jersey, Paul Seixas of France and Team Decathlon CMA CGM - Yellow Leader Jersey, Joan Bou of Spain and Team Caja Rural - Seguros RGA - Polka Dot Mountain Jersey and Alex Aranburu of Spain and Team Cofidis attend to an &amp;quot;Aurresku&amp;quot; (Basque traditional ceremonial dance) prior to the 65th Itzulia Basque Country 2026, Stage 5 a 176.2km stage from Eibar to Eibar \/ #UCIWT \/ on April 10, 2026 in Eibar, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iDjK9WxAjdztGM8g8QuwTQ-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iDjK9WxAjdztGM8g8QuwTQ-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iDjK9WxAjdztGM8g8QuwTQ-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iDjK9WxAjdztGM8g8QuwTQ-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iDjK9WxAjdztGM8g8QuwTQ-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iDjK9WxAjdztGM8g8QuwTQ-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iDjK9WxAjdztGM8g8QuwTQ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iDjK9WxAjdztGM8g8QuwTQ.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/><br \/>\n<\/source><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-10T11:27:23+00:00\">2026-04-10T11:27:23.908Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a45b5d76-d56b-4329-ac7c-dc9df92464e7\">Reuben Thompson also attacks out of the peloton, and is now third on the road.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-10T11:25:29+00:00\">2026-04-10T11:25:29.468Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-bba7e383-4e75-4e21-aacc-5526c1bb4022\">Veistroffer has a lead of a minute over the peloton already, and 30 seconds over the chaser Fern\u00e1ndez. That will likely change as they start climbing in a few kilometres.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-10T11:23:27+00:00\">2026-04-10T11:23:27.441Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4f53a649-4bdb-4dc8-84d9-ff07f7ed4f6d\">The first 10km of this stage are flat, but then the climbing starts with the category three Elkorrieta, and barely relented for the remainder of the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-10T11:21:11+00:00\">2026-04-10T11:21:11.306Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b5d354be-e816-40c3-a3f7-c5cc87637f35\">Sinuh\u00e9 Fern\u00e1ndez is in pursuit of Veistroffer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-10T11:20:14+00:00\">2026-04-10T11:20:14.844Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cc52b43b-8f4e-4a35-b1cd-59848d399f95\">Baptiste Veistroffer, who was very busy during the first phase of yesterday&#8217;s stage, is the first to get a small gap today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-10T11:19:00+00:00\">2026-04-10T11:19:00.368Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ca6e2d76-447d-408a-b8ee-ecd4972fbecf\">If yesterday&#8217;s stage is anything to go by, this will be a long, competitive battle to form the day&#8217;s break.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-10T11:15:39+00:00\">2026-04-10T11:15:39.838Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-90348184-480e-4a5b-bac5-66efb6a237f9\">The scene at the start.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-bd132ced-87e2-42cb-8b38-131e9a8f42ba\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Jsb3ciBrVSipskj5ogVZEU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Jsb3ciBrVSipskj5ogVZEU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Jsb3ciBrVSipskj5ogVZEU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Jsb3ciBrVSipskj5ogVZEU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Jsb3ciBrVSipskj5ogVZEU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Jsb3ciBrVSipskj5ogVZEU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"EIBAR, SPAIN - APRIL 10: (L-R) Markel Beloki of Spain and Team EF Education - EasyPost - Blue Best Young Rider Jersey, Igor Arrieta of Spain and UAE Team Emirates - XRG - Green Points Jersey, Paul Seixas of France and Team Decathlon CMA CGM - Yellow Leader Jersey, Joan Bou of Spain and Team Caja Rural - Seguros RGA - Polka Dot Mountain Jersey and Alex Aranburu of Spain and Team Cofidis prior to the 65th Itzulia Basque Country 2026, Stage 5 a 176.2km stage from Eibar to Eibar \/ #UCIWT \/ on April 10, 2026 in Eibar, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Jsb3ciBrVSipskj5ogVZEU-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Jsb3ciBrVSipskj5ogVZEU-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Jsb3ciBrVSipskj5ogVZEU-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Jsb3ciBrVSipskj5ogVZEU-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Jsb3ciBrVSipskj5ogVZEU-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Jsb3ciBrVSipskj5ogVZEU-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Jsb3ciBrVSipskj5ogVZEU.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Jsb3ciBrVSipskj5ogVZEU.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/><br \/>\n<\/source><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-10T11:12:15+00:00\">2026-04-10T11:12:15.999Z<\/time><br \/>\n<a id=\"elk-official-start\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-official-start\"><span>OFFICIAL START<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-3c79b419-3a78-43cf-b094-8e65f0bf373b\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">And they&#8217;re off!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-10T11:07:27+00:00\">2026-04-10T11:07:27.513Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9d6e9670-72c2-4c08-943f-fbbd5a817ac7\">The weather continues to smile on the riders, treating them to blue skies and a temperature of over 20 degrees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-10T11:06:20+00:00\">2026-04-10T11:06:20.149Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-7d0f0228-eb87-4d5b-845a-cafc71c3feb7\">The winner of stage three, Axel Laurance, has not made it to the start this morning. He&#8217;s pulled out of the race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-10T11:02:49+00:00\">2026-04-10T11:02:49.296Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cb2300eb-a576-4f36-94fd-9868c477a820\">The riders are making their way though the neutralised zone as we speak.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-10T11:00:53+00:00\">2026-04-10T11:00:53.174Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-4b1cab23-ed7f-4a7c-9320-edd9b5f8de16\">Paul Seixas in yellow with his Decathlon CMA CGM team at the start today.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-4b666073-9754-4e53-a78c-529f7fa5261d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.60%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cq4pBCfx86Zxb7xWDqU2LM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cq4pBCfx86Zxb7xWDqU2LM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cq4pBCfx86Zxb7xWDqU2LM-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cq4pBCfx86Zxb7xWDqU2LM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cq4pBCfx86Zxb7xWDqU2LM-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cq4pBCfx86Zxb7xWDqU2LM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"EIBAR, SPAIN - APRIL 10: Paul Seixas of France, Matthew Riccitello of United States, Leo Bisiaux of France, Jordan Labrosse of France, Nicolas Prodhomme of France, Johannes Staune-Mittet of Norway, Aurelien Paret-Peintre of France and Team Decathlon CMA CGM prior to the 65th Itzulia Basque Country 2026, Stage 5 a 176.2km stage from Eibar to Eibar \/ #UCIWT \/ on April 10, 2026 in Eibar, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cq4pBCfx86Zxb7xWDqU2LM-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cq4pBCfx86Zxb7xWDqU2LM-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cq4pBCfx86Zxb7xWDqU2LM-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cq4pBCfx86Zxb7xWDqU2LM-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cq4pBCfx86Zxb7xWDqU2LM-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cq4pBCfx86Zxb7xWDqU2LM-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cq4pBCfx86Zxb7xWDqU2LM.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cq4pBCfx86Zxb7xWDqU2LM.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/><br \/>\n<\/source><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-10T10:58:19+00:00\">2026-04-10T10:58:19.659Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b522130f-2211-4a61-8ce4-749b03aa3211\">There was a lot to unpack from yesterday&#8217;s hectic stage. Have a read of our report for the full lowdown.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/itzulia-basque-country-alex-aranburu-blasts-ahead-of-tobias-halland-johannessen-on-final-uphill-section-for-stage-4-win\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/itzulia-basque-country-alex-aranburu-blasts-ahead-of-tobias-halland-johannessen-on-final-uphill-section-for-stage-4-win\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Itzulia Basque Country: Alex Aranburu blasts ahead of Tobias Halland Johannessen on final uphill section for stage 4 win<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<aside id=\"seasonal_0\" class=\"hawk-root\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-10T10:50:46+00:00\">2026-04-10T10:50:46.375Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-3962e21a-d62c-4ca7-be65-7f8c0af6c55a\">The scene at the start today in Eibar, during the team presentation.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-57db27f9-32ee-4b14-acc0-0485b8f0de9e\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1024px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:66.70%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/auqubUSjmcpUu69LzeioE4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/auqubUSjmcpUu69LzeioE4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/auqubUSjmcpUu69LzeioE4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/auqubUSjmcpUu69LzeioE4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/auqubUSjmcpUu69LzeioE4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/auqubUSjmcpUu69LzeioE4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"EIBAR, SPAIN - APRIL 10: Primoz Roglic of Slovenia, Haimar Etxeberria of Spain, Florian Lipowitz of Germany, Gianni Moscon of Italy, Luke Tuckwell of Australia, Emil Herzog of Germany and Team Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe prior to the 65th Itzulia Basque Country 2026, Stage 5 a 176.2km stage from Eibar to Eibar \/ #UCIWT \/ on April 10, 2026 in Eibar, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/auqubUSjmcpUu69LzeioE4-1024-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/auqubUSjmcpUu69LzeioE4-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/auqubUSjmcpUu69LzeioE4-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/auqubUSjmcpUu69LzeioE4-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/auqubUSjmcpUu69LzeioE4-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/auqubUSjmcpUu69LzeioE4-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/auqubUSjmcpUu69LzeioE4.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/auqubUSjmcpUu69LzeioE4.jpg\" class=\"inline\"\/><br \/>\n<\/source><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-10T10:48:19+00:00\">2026-04-10T10:48:19.140Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-b367e63a-4cff-47f0-a12f-5a4a86009979\">Of course, there is one obvious way Seixas can be beaten &#8211; by riders in the break. There was huge interest in getting into the break yesterday, with the battle raging for hours and a massive group of over 30 eventually getting clear, and we should expect something similar today. Whether or not the catch is made may well depend on Seixas\u2019 appetite for another stage win.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-10T10:45:58+00:00\">2026-04-10T10:45:58.033Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-52bbff95-8362-4e80-99b8-2e03b3136558\">Based on the way this race has gone so far, it\u2019s the kind of parcours that makes Paul Seixas hot favourite for the stage win. He\u2019s been in a league of his own so far this race on the climbs, and even gained time yesterday on the descent, and if this stage is to be as selective as it looks, it\u2019s hard to see how anybody can beat him in a mano y mano fight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-10T10:41:45+00:00\">2026-04-10T10:41:45.690Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f406aef0-5b6a-4d11-9c41-b8147a785602\">This is the day that the organisers have deemed the Queen Stage of the 2026 Itzulia Basque Country, and it\u2019s easy to see why. In total there are eight classified climbs, and a total of 3,814m elevation gain, including two particularly steep category one climbs in the second half of the stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<time class=\"no-wrap live-feed-date\" datetime=\"2026-04-10T10:37:12+00:00\">2026-04-10T10:37:12.072Z<\/time><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-771e56e2-6480-4930-87ca-a3f5bde56465\">Hello and welcome to stage five of Itzulia Basque Country!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-6 lg:px-0 relative max-w-[1070px] mx-auto viafoura-twig-component px-4\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" style=\"--text-on-accent-color: white; --comment-widget-header-bg-color: var(--accent-color); --comment-widget-header-text-color: var(--text-on-accent-color); --comment-widget-header-link-color: var(--text-on-accent-color);\" x-data=\"ViafouraComments('300px')\" x-show=\"$store.Viafoura.showWidgets\" data-nosnippet=\"\" data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=\" vfcustom-community-guidelines=\"\" follow=\"\" our=\"\" href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community\" guidelines=\"\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1\" x-show=\"showConfirmDisplayNamePrompt\" x-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<p><button x-on:click=\"$store.ViafouraAuthModal.logout()\" type=\"button\" class=\"block mb-3 w-full justify-center px-3 py-2 text-sm font-semibold text-white shadow-sm button-primary\"><br \/>\nLogout<br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/live\/itzulia-basque-country-stage-5-live-paul-seixas-remains-in-the-yellow-jersey-for-the-queen-stage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Refresh 2026-04-10T11:37:42.854Z 160KM TO GO They&#8217;re on the climb now, with Veistroffer leading the race by just less than one minute. 2026-04-10T11:35:17.362Z It\u2019s been a subdued start so far, but that should be about to change as they ride a short plateau to the foot of the first category one climb of the day, the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":237762,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6804],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-237761","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cycling"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/237761","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=237761"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/237761\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/237762"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=237761"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=237761"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=237761"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}