2006 Volta a Catalunya

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The 2006 Volta a Catalunya was the 86th edition of the race, held from May 15 to May 21 in Catalonia, Spain. The race started with an individual time trial in Salou and finished in Barcelona. David Cañada of Spain won the overall title for Saunier Duval–Prodir. Santiago Botero of Colombia (Phonak) finished second, and Christophe Moreau of France (AG2R Prévoyance) finished third.

Race details:
- Total distance: 1,020.6 km
- Winning time: 25 hours, 6 minutes, 26 seconds
- 25 teams participated, with up to eight riders per team

Stage list:
- May 15: Salou, 12.6 km individual time trial
- May 16: Cambrils, 146.9 km
- May 17: Salou to Sant Carles de la Ràpita, 160.6 km
- May 18: Perafort to Vallnord, 225 km
- May 19: Llívia to Manlleu, 161.5 km
- May 20: Manlleu to Lloret de Mar, 166.4 km
- May 21: Lloret de Mar to Barcelona, 121.6 km