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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'This time I want to keep it until Madrid' - Jonas Vingegaard determined to stay in Vuelta a España lead after regaining top spot overall
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Former leader Torsten Træen drops back to second after losing time on Larra Belagua

'No, never' - Juan Ayuso rejects speculation he could quit Vuelta a España, takes on support role for João Almeida on latest mountain stage
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Spaniard hoping to celebrate Almeida overall victory in Madrid

'It's in the heat of the moment. I've also said stuff to people before' – Tom Pidcock accepts João Almeida's apology at Vuelta a España after earlier comments
By James Moultrie published
News Brit continues to impress on GC with solid summit finish performance to Larra Belagua, says 'the more I can do that, the more confidence I can have'

'It's like a dictatorship' - Juan Ayuso slams UAE management at Vuelta a España start as row erupts over timing of announcement he will leave team
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Ayuso criticises team for 'abrupt release of announcement during Vuelta rest day, team say 'It's better to be transparent'

A failed project – Where did Juan Ayuso and UAE Team Emirates-XRG's partnership go wrong and is he right to leave now?
By James Moultrie published
Analysis How the Spanish star went from heir apparent to early departure in three years, with team announcing his 2028 contract would be terminated after 2025

'Ayuso's role will be to support Almeida' – UAE management say Spaniard, set to leave squad after 2025, will help GC leader in Vuelta a España
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News Team manager Matxin describes João Almeida's comments after stage 9 as "not criticism, but a reflection of reality"

Juan Ayuso breaks long-term contract to leave UAE Team Emirates-XRG early over 'differences in vision'
By Matilda Price, James Moultrie published
News Team confirm Spaniard's departure, with new team not yet announced, but will complete season with UAE

'I was so mentally broken' – Vuelta a España leader Torstein Træen opens up about deep struggles with concussion on first rest day
By James Moultrie published
News Norwegian details struggles with concussion in early part of season after defending red jersey successfully

'It's inspiring for them' – How Ben Healy's Tour de France success is helping next-gen EF Education-EasyPost riders stay on fire at Vuelta a España
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
Feature Dramatic breakaway stage win and yellow jersey for Irishman in Tour sets bar high for EF's young Vuelta line-up
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
















