Ruta del Sol 2026
Iván Romeo claimed overall victory in the 72nd edition of the Ruta del Sol. On the final podium, the Spaniard was joined by Andreas Leknessund and Tom Pidcock. The 2026 Ruta del Sol started on Wednesday 18 February and finished on Sunday 22 February.
Top 5 Ruta del Sol 2026
1. Iván Romeo
2. Andreas Leknessund + 0:07
3. Tom Pidcock + 0:27
4. Jan Christen + 0:44
5. Romain Grégoire s.t.
Discover the Ruta del Sol route and the start list of the 2026 Ruta del Sol.
Another interesting read: records & winners Vuelta a Andalucía.
Please click the links in the table below for race results/reports and detailed stage descriptions.
Ruta del Sol 2026 stages:
| date | start - finish | km | type | results | winner | leader | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18-2 | Benahavís – Pizarra | 150.1 | mountains | results | Laporte | Laporte |
| 2 | 19-2 | Torrox - Otura | 138.6 | mountains | results | Romeo | Romeo |
| 3 | 20-2 | Jaén - Lopera | 180.9 | hills | results | Fretin | Romeo |
| 4 | 21-2 | Montoro – Pozoblanco | 166.0 | flat | results | Crabbe | Romeo |
| 5 | 22-2 | La Roda de Andalucía - Lucena | 167.8 | hills | results | Pidcock | Romeo |
Ruta del Sol 2026: routes & profiles
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Pidcock brings late attack home, Romeo takes GC
On the final climb of the day, Tom Pidcock drops everyone from his wheel. He consolidates on the descent to take the stage win, while Iván Romeo secures the overall victory.
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Crabbe sprints to victory, Romeo retains lead
Tom Crabbe sprints to a clear victory in Pozoblanco. The 20-year-old Belgian holds off Søren Wærenskjold and Sandy Dujardin, while Iván Romeo retains the overall lead.
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Fretin wins punchy finish sprint, Roméo still leads
On the testing uphill finish in Lopera, Milan Fretin outsprints Paul Penhoët and Christophe Laporte. Iván Romeo remains in charge of the overall standings, as Laporte climbs to third.
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Romeo doubles up with solo win
Iván Romeo and Andreas Leknessund launch an attack on a big climb in the first half of the race. They keep the chasing peloton at bay, after which the Spanish champion drops the Norwegian in the final two kilometres. As a bonus, Romeo takes the leader’s jersey.
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Laporte powers to first leader's jersey
Despite plenty of climbing in the opening stage of the Ruta del Sol, the sprinters get the last word. Christophe Laporte takes full advantage, sprinting to claim the first leader’s jersey.
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RouteRiders
Benahavís – Pizarra
Torrox - Otura
Jaén - Lopera
Montoro – Pozoblanco
La Roda de Andalucía - Lucena
Winners and records