Vuelta 2026: Route and stages
Bryan Coquard won the 8th stage of the Vuelta, while Tadej Pogacar abandoned after a crash, leaving Enric Mas as the new race leader. The next stage is a serious test for the climbers, as it features more elevation gain than any other stage of this year's Vuelta. After the first rest day, the race resumes on Tuesday with a chance for the breakaway specialists, while Wednesday should suit the sprinters. On Thursday, the riders head for the Calar Alto Observatory.
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Vuelta 2026: Sprint triumph Coquard, Pogacar abandons, Mas new leader
In a stage overshadowed by Tadej Pogacar’s withdrawal, Bryan Coquard sprints to victory. The Frenchman beats Mads Pedersen and Jordi Meeus in the sprint, while Enric Mas takes over as the new race leader.
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Vuelta 2026 Route stage 8: Puçol - Xeraco
Saturday 29 August - The 8th stage of La Vuelta covers 171 kilometres from Puçol to Xeraco. The sprinters will be licking their lips, as the route is virtually flat, with only 1,281 metres of climbing in total.
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Vuelta 2026 Route stage 9: La Villa Joiosa - Alto de Aitana
Sunday 30 August - The 9th stage of the Vuelta a España serves up more than 5,100 metres of climbing over a 187.4‑kilometre course. The final 22 kilometres feature the toil up the Alto de Aitana, a climb averaging 5.8%.
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Vuelta 2026 Favourites stage 9: Reset for the GC contenders
Stage 9 is the toughest on paper, boasting more climbing than any other stage in the Vuelta. With Tadej Pogacar out of the race, the dynamics of the Vuelta have changed dramatically. Will we see a breakaway day, or will the GC contenders go full gas from the outset? And, who will take the initiative now?
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Vuelta 2026: Withdrawals
The Vuelta a España got underway in Monaco on Saturday 23 August with 184 riders on the start line. Not all of them will make it to the finish in Granada. Cyclingstage.com is keeping track of all the riders who abandon the race.”
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Vuelta 2026: Riders
Two years after winning the Vuelta for a record fourth time, Primoz Roglic returns to Spain in a bid to reclaim his crown. It won't be easy as Tadej Pogacar is also competing, while other stellar names on the start list include Wout van Aert, Mads Pedersen, Richard Carapaz, Oscar Onley and Matthew Brennan. Who else is racing La Vuelta?
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