The 2016 Volta a Catalunya was a road cycling stage race that took place in Catalonia, Spain, from 21 to 27 March. It was the fifth race of the 2016 UCI World Tour and the 96th edition of the Volta a Catalunya.
Richie Porte (BMC Racing Team) riding in the leader's jersey in the 2015 edition, which he won. He was one of the favourites for victory in 2016.
The Volta a Catalunya is a road bicycle race held annually in Catalonia, Spain.
Start of the first Volta a Catalunya in Barcelona, on 6 January 1911.
Mariano Cañardo won the race a record seven times in the 1920s and 1930s.
Spanish allround specialist Alejandro Valverde was the first rider since Miguel Induráin to win the Volta a Catalunya three times.