Jonathan Milan wins the final sprint of the 2025 Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana

València, february 9, 2025.The fifth and final stage of the 2025 Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana, a completely flat 104 km route between Alfafar and La Marina de València, was decided in an exciting mass sprint, where Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) dominated with authority after impeccable teamwork. In the general classification, Santiago Buitrago (Bahrain Victorious) secured his overall victory, also winning the points classification.

Stage development: early breakaway and peloton control
The day began with a breakaway of six riders: Jokin Murguialday (Euskaltel-Euskadi), Sinuhe Fernández (Burgos-BH), Joan Bou (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA), Quentin Bezza (Wagner-Bazin WB), and Nathan Smith (Team Novo Nordisk), who managed to gain a maximum advantage of 2’10”. However, the chase led by Lidl-Trek, Bahrain Victorious, and Israel – Premier Tech kept the gap under control at all times.
With 30 km to go, the peloton increased the pace as they crossed the Albufera rice fields, creating momentary splits in the group. However, the situation regrouped, and the breakaway was neutralized 3 km from the finish, leaving the outcome to the sprinters.

Explosive sprint and Milan’s victory
In the final stretch at La Marina de València, the Lidl-Trek lead-out train worked perfectly for Jonathan Milan, who launched his sprint at the exact moment to claim victory over Jake Stewart (Israel – Premier Tech) and Giovanni Lonardi (Team Polti-Vismalta). The Italian crossed the finish line in 2:09:53, securing his first win of the season.

Jonathan Milan’s statements
“I knew it would be a fast and tough stage, with a lot of tension and the risk of echelons. My team protected me at all times and set me up perfectly. For a sprinter, starting the season with a win is very important. I already felt great yesterday, and the team’s work throughout the week has been excellent,” said the stage winner.

Tribute at the start in Alfafar
Before the start of the stage, a tribute was held for the victims of the October DANA, with the presence of local authorities and representatives of security and emergency services. Among those attending were the Deputy Government Delegate in Valencia, José Rodríguez Jurado, the Mayor of Alfafar, Juan Ramón Adsuar, and the General Director of the VCV, Ángel Casero.

A dominant Bahrain Victorious in VCV 2025
With this fifth stage, the exciting edition of the 2025 Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana comes to an end. Santiago Buitrago has shown his strength to claim both the overall and points classifications, while Bahrain Victorious also wins the team classification. Jonathan Milan, meanwhile, secures a brilliant sprint victory, confirming a strong start to his season.

Final classifications
General classification: Santiago Buitrago (Bahrain Victorious)
Points classification: Santiago Buitrago (Bahrain Victorious)
Mountains classification: Jon Agirre (Euskaltel-Euskadi)
Best young rider: Carlos Rodríguez (INEOS Grenadiers)
Best team: Bahrain Victorious
Best Valencian rider: Joan Bou (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA)

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