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The stage racing season is underway across Spain, and with the conclusion of La Vuelta Femenina , moves into the back-to-back Itzulia Women , from May 10-12, and Vuelta a Burgos Feminas , from May 16-19. If the Vuelta was any indication cycling fans are in for three days of action-packed racing. Itzulia Women is set to begin in with a 140km race from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Elgoibar that will set the tone for the overall classification with its punchy parcours.
However, as the race continues with stage 2's hilly 104km race in Basauri and then finale queen stage 3 in Donostia, the general classification could go to any number of all-rounders among the peloton. Reusser will once again be a favourite, even after recovering and returning to racing following a crash at the Tour of Flanders, though she'll face a considerable challenge in her quest to defend the title. Cyclingnews highlights the key riders to watch at the three-day Itzulia Women.
Marlen Reusser and Demi Vollering (SD Worx-Protime) Marlen Reusser and Demi Vollering (SD Worx-Protime) (Image credit: Getty Images) SD Worx-Protime won two consecutive Itzulia Women titles, with Demi Vollering in 2022 and Marlen Reusser in 2023, and now the aim is to make it three. The team arrives at Itzulia Women fresh off claiming the overall at La Vuelta Femenina. It was Demi Vollering's first victory of the season, a winning peak timed to perfection , and she will undoubtedly carry that top form into the next two stage races, aiming for st.
