Vuelta a España 2026
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Vuelta a España22 August 2026 | Spain | WorldTour- 
Stage 1 | Monaco - Monaco2026-08-22 9.6km
 
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'I think my legs need it' – Jonas Vingegaard heads into second rest day at Vuelta a España with 48-second lead over João Almeida on GC
By James Moultrie published
News Dane looks to prepare for third week with day of relaxation and Gailician recon ride on Monday, after safely navigating through stage 15

Pro-Palestine activists emit slogans and songs over official race radio at Vuelta a España after hacking communication systems
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Hacking incident happened on stage 14, as a second incident on stage 15 saw a protestor trip and fall on the roadside, indirectly causing two riders to crash

Where João Almeida could win the 2025 Vuelta a España and why Jonas Vingegaard needs to win it emphatically – GC Analysis
By James Moultrie published
Analysis Brutal Asturian duo of stages sees top overall favourites seprated by matter of centimetres, with battle set to reach conclusion in third week

'I didn't expect this' – Marc Soler adds yet another Vuelta a España stage win to UAE Emirates-XRG's already staggering total
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Team have now taken seven wins of a possible 14 in the 2025 Vuelta with four different riders

'We only focus on what we do' - Vuelta a España leader Jonas Vingegaard untroubled by UAE Team Emirates success rate in stage wins
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Dane expecting major battle with Almeida for red jersey in third week

'This year, I have improved massively' – Tom Pidcock loses more time to Jai Hindley but holds onto third on GC at Vuelta a España
By James Moultrie published
News Brit gets distanced in final kilometre up to La Farrapona, but only loses 10 seconds to former Giro d'Italia winner

Israel-Premier Tech to race remainder of Vuelta a España without 'Israel' on jerseys as pro-Palestine protests continue
By James Moultrie published
News Team cite safety concerns as reason for switching jersey, but insist the team name will not change

A day above the clouds up the Alto de l'Angliru, 'the hardest climb in the world' – Reflections from the Vuelta a España
By James Moultrie published
Eyewitness The good, the bad and the ugly of a media van drive up Spain's hardest climb, from the eyes of Cyclingnews' James Moultrie

'João deserved to win today' - Vuelta a España leader Jonas Vingegaard searches for positives after narrowly losing to key rival Almeida on Angliru
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Dane distances other contenders but recognises major battle remains with Portuguese stage winner

'I've broken numerous power records this Vuelta a España' – Tom Pidcock gets dropped but battles to maintain GC podium spot up 'unforgiving' Angliru
By James Moultrie published
News 'Whatever happens, we can build with confidence for more future goals like this' says coach to Cyclingnews as Brit finishes seventh on stage 13
Top News on the Race
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'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 PogačarVisma-Lease a Bike celebrate at their service course after improvised podium in Madrid
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'There is no peace without justice' – Spanish Government hits back at UCI after criticism for supporting pro-Palestine protests at Vuelta a EspañaConsejo 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 teamUCI condemns Spanish government for "exploitation of sport for political purposes"
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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
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'Next time it will only get worse' – Riders ask for solutions after Vuelta a España ends with protests and yet another stage cancellationMichal Kwiatkowski vocal in criticism of handling of final stage in Madrid
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Vuelta a España ends in chaos and disturbances as pro-Palestine demonstrators take over Madrid circuitRace barriers torn down amidst mixture of peaceful protests and running street battles
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Vuelta a España standings 2025 – Final general classification after stage 21Jonas Vingegaard is the winner of the 2025 Vuelta
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'A weight off my shoulders' - Tom Pidcock makes his peace with Grand Tours after third place overall in Vuelta a EspañaBriton says first Grand Tour podium finish 'definitely marking a change in my relationship with these races'
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How to watch the Vuelta a España 2025: TV, streaming, official broadcastersWhere to watch the third and final men's Grand Tour of the season from August 23 to September 14 in Spain
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What next for the Vuelta a España podium finishers? – Philippa York analysisPhilippa York looks back on performances from Vingegaard, Almeida, and Pidcock, and looks ahead to what their next ambitions may be
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Six moments that defined the 2025 Vuelta a EspañaThe turning points of a brutally difficult race and the 'saddest Vuelta in history'
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Eyewitness: Destroyed barricades, flares and police lines – the unfolding turmoil that stopped the Vuelta a España reaching the final finish line in MadridAs riders celebrated on the road in the early kilometres of stage 21 ominous signs mounted around the pro-Palestine protest lined barriers of the final circuit
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A 'deep well' of historical and political context – Why are there so many pro-Palestine protests at the Vuelta a España?Four stages altered so far and security radically heightened as protests repeatedly affect 2025 race
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'It's a crazy situation and it will be getting worse' - First-person account on how stage 16 of Vuelta a España descended into chaosA second part-suspension of a Vuelta stage takes place as pro-Palestine protesters over-run the originally planned finish area















