Vuelta 2026: Riders and teams
fotobureau Cor VosAt the Vuelta a España, Primoz Roglic is chasing a record fifth overall victory. Richard Carapaz, Wout van Aert, Mads Pedersen, Thibau Nys, Mattias Skjelmose, Oscar Onley, Felix Gall and Enric Mas are also on the start list.
Check the start list of the 2026 Vuelta, and read about the withdrawals.
If Roglic were to emerge as the overall winner, he would become the outright record holder with five victories. For now, he shares that honour with Roberto Heras. Also worth reading: winners and records.
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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Riders
With Primoz Roglic, Felix Gall, Oscar Onley, Enric Mas and Richard Carapaz battling for overall victory, and the likes of Wout van Aert, Mads Pedersen and Matthew Brennan chasing stage wins, La Vuelta is shaping up to be a fascinating spectacle. Who is taking part?
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Start times ITT
The ITT to Jerez de la Frontera marks the start of a decisive three-stage run in the battle for overall victory at La Vuelta. Cyclingstage.com brings you the key start times.
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Start times Monaco ITT
A red jersey is at stake in Monaco. Cyclingstage.com brings you the most important start times.
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Winners and records
Out of all 3 Grand Tours the Vuelta a España is really the one requiring climbers legs. Without them you don't even have to go there, unless you are looking for some lost sprinter stages. Cyclingstage.com presents the recent winners.
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