2006 Volta a Catalunya


The 2006 Volta a Catalunya was the 86th edition of the Volta a Catalunya cycling race took place from 15 May to 21 May 2006, in Catalonia. The race began in Salou with an individual time trial and ended in Barcelona. The race was won by David Cañada of Spain.

Teams

Twenty-five teams of up to eight riders started the race:

Stages

Stage 1

15 May 2006 – Salou,
The stage was an individual time trial.
RankRiderTeamTime
1Fabian Cancellara.png" />Fabian Cancellara|SUIUCI team code|SAX|2006nowrap|14' 55"

Stage 2

16 May 2006 – Cambrils,
RankRiderTeamTime
1Luis Pérez Rodríguez.png" />Luis Pérez Rodríguez|ESPUCI team code|ACG|2006nowrap|3h 57' 14"

Stage 3

17 May 2006 – Salou to Sant Carles de la Ràpita,
RankRiderTeamTime
1Thor Hushovd.png" />Thor Hushovd|NORUCI team code|C.A|2006nowrap|4h 16' 14"

Stage 4

18 May 2006 – Perafort to Vallnord,
RankRiderTeamTime
1Carlos Castaño|ESPnowrap|6h 03' 41"

Stage 5

19 May 2006 – Llívia to Manlleu,
RankRiderTeamTime
1Adolfo García.png" />Adolfo García|ESPUCI team code|ACG|2006nowrap|3h 52' 44"

Stage 6

20 May 2006 – Manlleu to Lloret de Mar,
RankRiderTeamTime
1Matej Mugerli.png" />Matej Mugerli|SLOUCI team code|LIQ|2006nowrap|4h 02' 01"

Stage 7

21 May 2006: Lloret de Mar to Barcelona,
RankRiderTeamTime
1Daniele Bennati.png" />Daniele Bennati|ITAUCI team code|LAM|2006nowrap|2h 36' 37"