Vuelta 2026 Favourites stage 17: For fast men #4

fotobureau Cor VosStage 17 is the flattest stage of the Vuelta, and it would be a major surprise if the sprinters don’t have the final say. (Slideshow route/profile)

First published on 28 August 2026

Just like this year, the flattest stage of that edition also finished in Seville. To many people’s surprise, it was Pavel Bittner who took the win. The Czech, who was just 21 at the time, certainly won’t be repeating the feat, as he isn’t riding the Vuelta this year.

Who will succeed him?

Favourites 17th stage 2026 Vuelta a España

*** Mads Pedersen, Matthew Brennan, Jordi Meeus
** Wout van Aert, Orluis Aular, Ben Turner, Bryan Coquard
* Vincenzo Albanese, Alberto Dainese, Alessandro Romele, Hugo Hofstetter

Another interesting read: route 17th stage 2026 Vuelta.