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News'We will not give up until we reach the summit' - Tenerife remains determined to host Vuelta a España in future with a Mount Teide finish on the cards
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News'Racing bikes is not the number one priority' – Tadej Pogačar comments on Vuelta a España protests and chances of his return to Spanish Grand Tour
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FeatureTadej Pogačar's final challenges: the Vuelta a España – a Grand Tour too far, or an easy box to tick?
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Vuelta a España22 August 2026 | Spain | WorldTour
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Stage 1 | Monaco - Monaco2026-08-22 9.6km
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'We will not give up until we reach the summit' - Tenerife remains determined to host Vuelta a España in future with a Mount Teide finish on the cards
By Owen Rogers published
News A deal for the Canary Islands to host the race was cancelled after concerns about the attendance of Israel-Premier Tech

'Racing bikes is not the number one priority' – Tadej Pogačar comments on Vuelta a España protests and chances of his return to Spanish Grand Tour
By James Moultrie published
News World Champion also suggests Grand Tour calendar change, 'If they switch the Vuelta and Giro, it would be much better'

Tadej Pogačar's final challenges: the Vuelta a España – a Grand Tour too far, or an easy box to tick?
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Feature Would a Vuelta a España bid be a walk in the park to Madrid for the all-conquering UAE leader, or could the race actually be much tougher than it looks on paper for him to win?

'Cycling should stay free' – new president of race organisers association Javier Guillén adds voice to opposition on ticketing spectators
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Vuelta a España boss Guillén replaces Tour de France boss Christian Prudhomme as head of AIOCC

Long-awaited Vuelta a España return to Canary Islands in 2026 cancelled due to alleged lack of clarity over Israel team
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Usual finale in Madrid likely to be replaced by final stage in southern Spain

Formula 1 Grand Prix course to provide twists and turns in Monaco start for 2026 Vuelta a España
By Jackie Tyson published
News 9.6km individual time trial confirmed as stage 1 to open Spanish Grand Tour in 300 days

'A small sacrifice' - CPA President Adam Hansen calls for cancellation of stages to deter protests
By Alasdair Fotheringham last updated
News Former racer argues absence of racing would take away protestors' platform

17 Vuelta a España protesters face fines and bans from sport
By Stephen Farrand published
News 'I've never experienced so much hatred' says Visma-Lease a Bike team manager Richard Plugge
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Formula 1 Grand Prix course to provide twists and turns in Monaco start for 2026 Vuelta a España
9.6km individual time trial confirmed as stage 1 to open Spanish Grand Tour in 300 days -
'A small sacrifice' - CPA President Adam Hansen calls for cancellation of stages to deter protests
Former racer argues absence of racing would take away protestors' platform -
17 Vuelta a España protesters face fines and bans from sport
'I've never experienced so much hatred' says Visma-Lease a Bike team manager Richard Plugge
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Tom Pidcock and Q36.5 plotting future Grand Tour success after Vuelta a España podium
'We need to close a minimum of three to four minutes – I think that's an achievable gap' says Brit's coach -
'I feel I've closed the gap to him from last year' – Vuelta a España victory boost's Jonas Vingegaard's Grand Tour confidence against eternal rival Tadej Pogačar
Visma-Lease a Bike celebrate at their service course after improvised podium in Madrid -
'There is no peace without justice' – Spanish Government hits back at UCI after criticism for supporting pro-Palestine protests at Vuelta a España
Consejo Superior de Deportes responds to UCI President David Lappartient
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'The UCI sets the rules' - Vuelta a España organiser describe protests as 'unacceptable' but insists they could not expel the Israel-Premier Tech team
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'It’s a pity that such a moment of eternity was taken from us' – Jonas Vingegaard settles for improvised Vuelta a España podium celebrations
'The participants must be protected' - Visma team manager Richard Plugge appeals for rider safety -
'Next time it will only get worse' – Riders ask for solutions after Vuelta a España ends with protests and yet another stage cancellation
Michal Kwiatkowski vocal in criticism of handling of final stage in Madrid
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