Vuelta 2026: Route and stages
This Saturday, the Gran Salida of the 81st edition of the Vuelta a España takes place in Monaco. Stage 1 is a 9.4-kilometre individual time trial held entirely within Monegasque territory. From there, the red caravan heads through southern France and Andorra before entering Spain. The lion’s share of the route runs through the sweltering south, before the Vuelta finishes in Granada on Sunday 13 September.
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Renewi Tour 2026: Riders
Former winner Matej Mohoric and defending champion Arnaud De Lie line up at the Renewi Tour alongside a whole host of top sprinters: Tim Merlier, Jonathan Milan, Olav Kooij, Jasper Philipsen and Dylan Groenewegen. Cyclingstage.com brings you the start list.
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Vuelta 2026: Riders
Two years after winning the Vuelta for the fourth time, record holder Primoz Roglic returns to Spain in a bid to reclaim his crown. It won't be easy as Tadej Pogacar is also competing. Who else is on the start list?
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Vuelta 2026: GC Favourites
The Vuelta a España promises to be yet another Tadej Pogacar show. He was untouchable in the Tour de France, and it seems only logical that things will be no different in Spain. Cyclingstage.com takes a closer look at the contenders for the Vuelta’s final podium.
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Vuelta 2026 Favourites stage 1: Who'll blast to the first red jersey?
Time trial specialists have a golden opportunity to take the Vuelta’s first leader’s jersey. The Monaco course is just 9.4 kilometres long and almost completely flat. It offers a fine mix of technical sections and stretches where the riders can really build up speed.
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Vuelta 2026 Favourites stage 2: Tough sprinters in hilly race
En route from Monaco to Manosque, the road is constantly going either up or down. None of the uphill sections are particularly tough, but with more than 2,600 metres of elevation gain, the route is on the demanding side for pure sprinters. Then again, there are no real pure sprinters in the Vuelta anyway - although the likes of Mads Pedersen and Wout van Aert are very much in the mix.
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Vuelta 2026 Favourites stage 3: Attackers on uphill finish
Even though the riders are still racing on French roads, the third day serves up a classic Vuelta-style stage. After dozens of flat kilometres, all the climbing is packed into the finale. It is not an overly gruelling day in the saddle, but tough enough to set up an exciting finish. We are tipping the breakaway to take the spoils.
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