Date | February 19 to February 23 |
Start location | Torrox |
Finish location | La Línea de la Concepción |
Distance | 820.3km |
Previous winner | Tadej Pogačar |
Pavel Sivakov (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) was confirmed as the overall winner of the Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta Ciclista Del Sol following the finale stage 5 which saw a breakaway succeed into La Línea de la Concepción. It was a second consecutive success for the breakaway on the fifth and final stage of the Vuelta a Andalucia, and a second win for a Spanish rider on a Spanish team, as Movistar’s Jon Barrenetxea clinched his second career victory at the age of 24.
Stage 4: Late-race attack nets breakaway rider Diego Uriarte stage 4 win
Article continues belowIt was a day for the breakaway in southern Spain, as Equipo Kern Pharma’s Diego Uriarte took a stunning first professional victory on stage 4 of the Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta Ciclista Del Sol. The 23-year-old was one of six riders in contention for victory after the early break and was able to stay clear all day, with UAE Team Emirates-XRG content to defend the overall lead of Pavel Sivakov.
Stage 3: Alexander Kristoff kicks past Ben Turner in final metres for sprint victory
Alexander Kristoff (Uno-X Mobility) exploded past Ineos Grenadiers’ Ben Turner in the final 10 metres to snatch the stage 3 victory, the 97th of his career. Maxim Van Gils (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) then took third, just ahead of Tom Pidcock (Q36.5 Pro Cycling).
Stage 2: Tom Pidcock wins stage 2 as Maxim van Gils loses overall lead
From a group of five riders, Tom Pidcock (Q36.5 Pro Cycling) scored the victory ahead of his former teammate at Ineos Grenadiers Brandon Rivera. Pavel Sivakov (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) rounded out the podium, finishing in third place for the second consecutive day, and took over as the GC leader.
Stage 1: Maxim Van Gils wins opener at Cueva de Nerja
Maxim van Gils took his first victory in the colours of his new team, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, on a challenging opening day at the Vuelta a Andalucía (Ruta del Sol). The Queen stage of the race, stage 1 set the tone for the remaining four days of racing, with Van Gils assuming control of the yellow leader’s jersey.
Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta Ciclista del Sol 2025 route
- Stage 1 - Torrox to Cueva de Nerja, 162.6km
- Stage 2 - Alcaudete to Torredelcampo, 133.2km
- Stage 3 - Arjona to Pozoblanco, 162.1km
- Stage 4 - Córdoba to Alhaurín de la Torre, 194.3km
- Stage 5 - Benahavís to La Línea de la Concepción, 168.1km
Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta Ciclista del Sol 2025 start list
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Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta Ciclista del Sol 2025 Schedule
Date | Stage | Start time (CET) | Finish time (CET) |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 19, 2025 | Stage 1: Torrox to Cueva de Nerja, 162.6km | 11:10 | 15:30 |
Feb 20, 2025 | Stage 2: Alcaudete to Torredelcampo, 133.2km | 11:25 | 15:30 |
Feb 21, 2025 | Stage 3: Arjona to Pozoblanco, 162.1km | 11:00 | 15:05 |
Feb 22, 2025 | Stage 4: Córdoba to Alhaurín de la Torre, 194.3km | 11:05 | 15:15 |
Feb 23, 2025 | Stage 5: Benahavís to La Línea de la Concepción, 168.1km | 10:55 | 15:15 |
