Vuelta a España 2025

Vuelta a España 2025 race news, previews, results, tour map, race tech, analysis, and photos. Follow for breaking news on X, Instagram, or Facebook.

Dates: August 23 - September 14
Stages: 21
Rest days: 2
Start: Turin, Italy
Finish: Madrid, Spain

The 2025 Vuelta a España will take place from August 23rd to September 14th. The 80th edition of the race starts in Turin, Italy, with a total of 21 days of racing and two rest days. The final stage ends in Madrid, Spain, after covering 3151 km (1958 miles) and a stunning 53,000 m (173,000 feet) of climbing.

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Latest Vuelta a España News

4 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 9: Damiano Caruso scores with long solo, Primož Roglič extends GC lead

GC explodes on tough Velefique summit finish as Egan Bernal, Miguel Ángel López and Adam Yates lose time on Roglič.


4 years ago

Primož Roglic, Egan Bernal brace for massive mountain stage at Vuelta a España

Roglič vows to fight for red jersey in fearsome climbing stage and special-category summit finish Sunday.


4 years ago

EF Education-Nippo pivoting to stage-hunting mode at Vuelta a España following Hugh Carthy’s surprise exit

Riders look to take something out of the second half of the Vuelta a España following Friday's exit of GC leader.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 8: Fabio Jakobsen punches to second sprint win after hectic final

Primož Roglič retains red jersey through straightforward sprint stage ahead of massive mountain test Sunday.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: What Sepp Kuss, Pavel Sivakov and others said after stage 7

Here's what Pavel Sivakov, Felix Großschartner, and others said after Michael Storer rode into his biggest career win.


4 years ago

Fracture throws future into doubt for Alejandro Valverde

Movistar left adrift following untimely exit of Valverde, victim of a fall late in Friday's stage.


4 years ago

Attrition starting to take its toll at Vuelta a España

Riders like Mikel Landa and Richard Carapaz move backwards on a day Hugh Carthy and Alejandro Valverde leave early.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 7: Michael Storer attacks summit finish to score first WorldTour win

Primož Roglič continues to lead the GC, a scant eight seconds ahead of Felix Großschartner.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Hugh Carthy, Alejandro Valverde abandon on stage 7

Hugh Carthy abandons after another difficult day while Alejandro Valverde crashes out on a high-speed descent.


4 years ago

Primož Roglič to face assault from Movistar, Ineos Grenadiers in first mountain stages of Vuelta a España

Two huge stages Friday and Sunday will see Roglič fending off GC attacks and hoping to pass red jersey to a breakaway rider.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: What the stars said after stage 6

Here's what Michael Matthews, Alejandro Valverde, and others said after Primož Roglič regained the overall race lead.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Primož Roglič rises to red as Kenny Elissonde, Hugh Carthy struggle in wind

Primož Roglič took the red jersey off Kenny Elissonde and took more time on his rivals as the Vuelta a España heads back into the mountains, while Hugh Carthy lost a lot of time.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 6: Magnus Cort Nielsen holds chasers for dramatic win

Primož Roglič reclaimed the overall lead as overnight leader Kenny Elissonde was distanced on the final climb.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Tom Pidcock eying potential stage wins at debut grand tour

Tom Pidcock is helping guide Ineos Grenadiers teammates Egan Bernal, Richard Carapaz, and Adam Yates to Vuelta a España but he's also eying a potential stage win.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Primož Roglič primed to regain red jersey after incident-free opening week

Primož Roglič has kept his nose clean at the Vuelta a España as some of his rivals have faltered. With the mountains looming, he could be back in red soon.


4 years ago

VeloNews Podcast: Are WorldTour riders vaccinated? Jennifer Valente on winning Olympic gold

We discuss WorldTour riders and vaccination, as well as the opening stages of the Vuelta. Then, Jennifer Valente joins the podcast.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: What the stars said after Jasper Philipsen won stage 5

Here's what Kenny Elissonde, Jasper Philipsen, and others said after the chaotic final kilometers of stage 5.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Late crash spoils GC hopes for Romain Bardet, costs Rein Taaramaë leader’s jersey

Kenny Elissonde takes over lead after late-race crash splits bunch with about 11km to go.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 5: Jasper Philipsen avoids late crash to win in chaotic bunch gallop

Kenny Elissonde took over the race lead when Rein Taaramäe crashed and lost time in the final 11 kilometers.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España unsung heroes: Antonio Nibali talks brotherhood, fatherhood, and keeping the Sicilian spirit strong

Antonio Nibali is the embodiment of Sicilian family values. He speaks about living in reference to his brother Vincenzo and life away from his nine-month-old daughter.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España triumph for Fabio Jakobsen gives Deceuninck-Quick-Step dilemma in dealings with Mark Cavendish

Jakobsen's return to top form gives Patrick Lefevere tough decisions as he negotiates contracts and race allocations with Mark Cavendish.


4 years ago

Quinn Simmons: ‘This Vuelta is great training for the worlds and Roubaix’

American rider playing supporting role in grand tour debut with an eye on goals later this season and beyond.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: What the stars said after Fabio Jakobsen’s stage 4 victory

Here's what Egan Bernal, Jasper Philipsen, and others said after Fabio Jakobsen confirmed he's back to grand tour form.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Fabio Jakobsen and his incredible journey back to the winner’s circle

One year ago, Fabio Jakobsen was fighting for his life in the ICU; on Tuesday, he won a stage at the Vuelta a España


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Egan Bernal says ‘anything can happen’ and Ineos Grenadiers still has three leaders

Egan Bernal says that Ineos Grendaiers still has three leaders, despite Adam Yates and Richard Carapaz losing time in the opening stages of the Vuelta a España.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 4: Fabio Jakobsen maneuvers around Arnaud Démare in final meters for win

Race-leader Rein Taaramäe took a minor tumble at 2km to go, but held onto the overall.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España unsung heroes: Andreas Kron always has his mom in his mind when racing

Andreas Kron is riding his debut grand tour at the Vuelta a España. For Kron, cycling was an escape when his mother died from cancer but her memory is often with him when he races.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Movistar keeps options open in early rounds

Movistar leaves opening salvo with all three of its 'gallos' still in the GC frame.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Close call for Joe Dombrowski

Joe Dombrowski reads the tactics correctly but runs into a strong Rein Taaramäe.


4 years ago

Primož Roglič happy to give away leader’s jersey at Vuelta a España

Jumbo-Visma deftly plays first mountain-top finale to let jersey slip away yet mark its direct rivals.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Richard Carapaz penalized 20 seconds in Monday’s stage

The race jury slapped a 20-second penalty on the recently crowned Olympic champion for an illegal feed.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España GC pack plays poker on Picón Blanco as Sepp Kuss, Richard Carapaz lose time

Movistar makes a statement, Jumbo-Visma and Ineos Grenadiers lose leaders as GC favorites shadowbox on Vuelta's first summit finish.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: What the stars said after the first mountain stage

Here's what Joe Dombrowski, Primož Roglič, and others said after finishing on the steep slopes of the Picón Blanco.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 3: Rein Taaramäe takes first mountain stage of 2021 Spanish tour

Taaramäe takes over race lead as Primož Roglič drops to third overall.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Picón Blanco delivers vertical pain early

Vuelta packing mountain punch early in a climb that's steep enough to make some differences just three days into the race.


4 years ago

Primož Roglič avoids crash, but Adam Yates, Hugh Carthy lose time

Alex Aranburu misses chance to snatch leader's jersey as pileup late in stage sees a few GC favorites lose time.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 2: What the stars said after Jasper Philipsen strikes for sprint win

From GC leader Primož Roglič to crash victim Jordi Meeus, here's what the stars said after the Vuelta's second stage.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Jasper Philipsen comes of age

Alpecin-Fenix keeps punching above its weight, and Jasper Philipsen delivers to give team opening bunch sprint victories in all three grand tours in 2021.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 2: Jasper Philipsen scores sprint win after frenetic finale

Philipsen scores second grand tour victory after crash tears up the bunch at four kilometers to go, Primož Roglič finishes safely to retain red jersey.


4 years ago

Sepp Kuss climbs into King of the Mountains jersey at the Vuelta a España

Jumbo-Visma gets title defense rolling with Primož Roglič taking red jersey and the Coloradan ace Kuss poised 15 seconds back after opening time trial.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España peloton braces for crosswinds, echelons in high-stakes first week

Strong winds look set to blow the race apart from Sunday's stage and into the next week as the peloton races through exposed central Spain.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 1: Primož Roglič blasts to TT victory

Primož Roglič wins time trial to open title defense, with Sepp Kuss claiming King of Mountains jersey.


4 years ago

North Americans in the Vuelta a España: Stage-hunters, rookies and helpers

Sepp Kuss, Quinn Simmons, Joe Dombrowski and Chad Haga headline the North American contingent at the 2021 Vuelta a España.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España starts with COVID jitters

Spanish grand tour made it through 2020 without any infections, but as cases spike across Spain, race officials and teams are taking no chances.


4 years ago

Ineos Grenadiers brings all the chiefs with Vuelta a España multi-leader strategy

Richard Carapaz, Egan Bernal and Adam Yates all bring personal ambition to Vuelta a España in scenario set for intra-team tension.


4 years ago

Primož Roglič to race gold Cervélo P5 to celebrate Olympics TT win

Primož Roglič will show off his new TT bike in the opening stage of the Vuelta a España.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España TT start list: Egan Bernal, Primož Roglič starting last

The short and intense time trial could see some significant differences for any GC candidates who cannot negotiate the technical course.


4 years ago

Can Movistar deliver at Vuelta a España?

Miguel Ángel López and Enric Mas take the lead for podium quest, with Alejandro Valverde as the wingman.


4 years ago

Landa’s big chance: Mikel Landa looks to convert potential into podiums at Vuelta a España

Basque climber has momentum under his wheels and an extra powerful Bahrain-Victorious squad behind him – what could go wrong?


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Egan Bernal aiming to make history with grand tour sweep

For Egan Bernal, beating Primoz Roglič will be about taking opportunities and creating a big buffer ahead of the final, decisive time trial.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Tom Pidcock, Quinn Simmons, Mauri Vansevenant, Andreas Kron lead list of grand tour debutants

From Tadej Pogačar to Tom Boonen, many big names have made their grand tour debut at the Vuelta. What can the class of 2021 do?


4 years ago

VeloNews Podcast: The Vuelta’s new Angliru; Jennifer Valente’s golden ride; Lauren De Crescenzo’s comeback

We discuss the Vuelta a España's new Angliru and Jenn Valente's gold medal ride in Tokyo. Then, Lauren De Crescenzo joins the show.


4 years ago

Heat will be additional rival during ‘summer edition’ of Vuelta a España

Temperatures in the first two weeks of the 2021 Vuelta a España could push into the upper-90s and even into the low-100s.


4 years ago

No Vuelta a España leadership no big deal as Sepp Kuss eyes steady upward curve

Sepp Kuss steps aside for Primož Roglič at Vuelta a España as the Coloradan ace eyes steady progression toward GC captaincy.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Five contenders for victory at the final grand tour of 2021

From Primož Roglič to Egan Bernal to Mikel Landa, these are the GC favorites for the Vuelta a España's red jersey.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Ineos Grenadiers brings its might in search of grand tour podium sweep

Ineos Grenadiers could match Movistar and Jumbo-Visma as only teams to hit podiums in all three grand tours in one season since 1995.


4 years ago

Analysis: Five stages that will crown the 2021 Vuelta a España champion

Mark your calendars for these five stages of the Vuelta a España, which are likely to crown the overall victor.


4 years ago

From Egan Bernal vs Primož Roglič to Tom Pidcock and Quinn Simmons: Riders to watch at the Vuelta a España

Can Roglič make it three in a row? Can Pidcock score on debut? And can Fabio Jakobsen crown his comeback? Here's what to watch at the Spanish tour.


4 years ago

Sepp Kuss on Vuelta a España: Tour de France taught Jumbo-Visma how to win in different ways

Kuss, Primož Roglič, Steven Kruijswijk all hoping to keep in contention after Tour de France showed fragility of all-for-one approach.


4 years ago

Can Primož Roglič join an elite club of three-time Vuelta a España winners?

Primož Roglič could become only the third rider in history to win three Vueltas in a row. He will have to get past the likes of Ineos Grenadiers duo Egan Bernal and Richard Carapaz first.


4 years ago

2021 Vuelta a España teams

Names, quick facts, and the jerseys of the teams competing in the 2021 Vuelta a España.


4 years ago

That epic Vuelta a España showdown? Big names not confirmed yet

Team officials say Tadej Pogačar will decide after Olympics, while it's ‘very likely’ Egan Bernal will race Spanish grand tour.


5 years ago

45 motorcycle police from Vuelta a España test positive for COVID-19

None of the riders inside the Vuelta a España peloton were diagnosed with COVID-19.


5 years ago

Roundtable: Where will this 18-stage autumnal Vuelta a España sit in the history books?

Primož Roglič held his nerve and limited his losses to Richard Carapaz in the final mountain stage of the race Saturday, and was able to successfully ride to his second-straight Vuelta victory.


5 years ago

Power Analysis: Vuelta a España stage 17

We dive into power numbers from stage 17 of the Vuelta a España, and a nail-biting final on the Alto de la Covatilla.


5 years ago

Primož Roglič caps season with Vuelta a España win, hints at title defense

Jumbo Visma's Primož Roglič becomes the first rider to defend the Vuelta since Roberto Heras in 2005.


5 years ago

Hugh Carthy rides to the center of EF Pro Cycling’s future at the Vuelta a España

Young Brit's third-place at the Vuelta sets him up to take star role at EF Pro Cycling as Michael Woods and Daniel Martínez leave the team.


5 years ago

How the U.S. riders fared at the 2020 Vuelta a España

The Vuelta proved a rollercoaster three weeks for the five Americans at the race, from Sepp Kuss and Will Barta riding high to Ian Garrison gutting out a tough debut grand tour.


5 years ago

Time bonuses gave Primož Roglič winning cushion in Vuelta a España victory

Richard Carapaz would have been ahead by eight seconds without time bonuses in Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Video: Vuelta a España stage 18 highlights

Watch the video highlights of the final stage of the 2020 Tour of Spain.


5 years ago

Chris Froome receives his Vuelta a España trophy … nine years later

Chris Froome leaves 2020 Vuelta with a new trophy and motivation to return to try to win another one.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España: Pascal Ackermann takes final stage sprint as Primož Roglič secures red jersey

Bora-Hansgrohe sprinter wins bunch kick in central Madrid as all GC contenders come safely to the line behind.


5 years ago

Relentless Primož Roglič completes rebound with Vuelta a España victory

Roglič's ruthless mental and physical approach throughout the season proved strong enough to overcome a traumatic Tour de France turnaround.


5 years ago

Video: Vuelta a España stage 17 highlights

Watch the GC battle heat up when Richard Carapaz launched an attack 3km out, putting Primož Roglič's slim lead in serious jeopardy.


5 years ago

Analysis: How the GC stars fared in the Vuelta a España’s fight up La Covatilla

Saturday's stage 17 to La Covatilla produced a thrilling battle between the GC stars. Here's how the final mountaintop finish of this year's Vuelta a España shook up the standings.


5 years ago

Closing-battle ‘polemica’ spices up thrilling Vuelta a España finale

Some wondered if Movistar was dishing out revenge on former rider Richard Carapaz as Primož Roglič hitched a ride to save his red jersey.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 17: Primož Roglič survives late scare to retain GC lead as David Gaudu takes stage

Late charge from Richard Carapaz put Roglič's red jersey in danger, but the Slovenian was able to limit his losses to all-but assure overall victory ahead of final sprint stage.


5 years ago

Video: Vuelta a España stage 16 highlights

Watch Magnus Cort Nielsen snatch the stage 16 win right at the line.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España goes down to the wire

Summit finish at La Covatilla will decide season's final grand tour at Vuelta a España.


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Vuelta a España Writers

Andrew Hood

Andrew Hood, aka “EuroHoody,” is European editor for Velo. Since joining the title in 2002, he’s been chasing bike races all over the world. He’s covered dozens of editions of the spring classics and the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, and Vuelta a España, as well as numerous world championships in road, track, and mountain biking. He’s also covered six Olympic Games and reported on bike races across six continents. Beyond the Outside cycling network, his work has appeared in The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, Outside, SKITraveler Magazine, Washington Post, Dallas Morning News, and Denver Post. He’s a voting member of the Velo d’Or prize committee, and he’s appeared on CNN, NBC, NPR, and BBC. Chances are, if there’s a bike race, EuroHoody’s been to it, or will be going soon.

Jim Cotton

Jim is a UK-based editor and reporter focusing on road racing, training, and nutrition. He’s developed a bank of experience working on the ground at all three grand tours, Paris-Roubaix, Tour of Flanders, Strade Bianche, road worlds, and many more prestigious races. Additionally, Jim writes the ‘Behind the Ride’ series of features that digs into how riders in the pro peloton have become the best in the world. It’s a wide-ranging column that’s covered diet, training, recovery, altitude camps, and a lot more. And when he’s not working? After a few decades of mostly dismal results, he’s hung up the wheels on his bike racing career. Instead, now, he’s a trail / ultra racer… but don’t hold that against him.

Shane Stokes

Shane Stokes has written about pro cycling for over 25 years, covering grand tours, world championships, Classics and other major events during that time. He’s been the Irish Times cycling correspondent for over two decades, appeared regularly on that country’s national broadcaster RTE in analyzing the sport, and contributed to Velo and many of the sport’s international outlets. When not writing about cycling he’s happiest in nature on a sunny day, particularly with a dog or two in tow.

Will Tracy

Will Tracy is a San Francisco based editor interested in all things cycling. Since getting his start in cycling journalism with Peloton Magazine, he has reported from the Tour de France; the Taipei Cycle, Eurobike, and Sea Otter trade shows; and covered the biggest events in gravel racing including Unbound and SBT GRVL. When not biking, he stays active with climbing and running and likes to take photos, cook, and serially dabble in new hobbies.

Alvin Holbrook

Alvin is a tech editor for Velo, where he covers road, gravel, and e-bikes after nearly a decade in the bike industry. In addition, he uses his background in urban planning to cover stories around active transportation, policy, tech, and infrastructure through the Urbanist Update series. He currently lives in the Bay Area with his wife and an ever-growing stable of bikes and kitchen utensils. Meet Alvin

Josh Ross

Josh hails from the Pacific Northwest but when it’s time to ride, hot and dry is better than cold and wet. He will happily talk for hours about the minutiae of cycling tech but understands most people just want things to work. He is a road cyclist at heart and doesn’t care much if those roads are paved, dirt, or digital. Although he rarely races, if you ask him to ride from sunrise to sunset, and beyond, the answer is always yes.

How to watch the Vuelta a España

How to watch the 2025 Vuelta a España in the United States and Canada

U.S. cycling fans, NBC has got your back. Live coverage and highlights will be available through the broadcaster, with the NBC-owned Peacock streaming service providing online coverage. FloSports will provide a live streaming service in Canada on its website and app.

How to watch the 2025 Vuelta a España in Europe

European fans can tune in to the Vuelta online via GCN+ or on the partner Eurosport streaming service. Eurosport will also cover the race on its Freeview channel. You can see schedules and details of territory restrictions here.

RTVE (Spain), TV2 (Denmark and Norway), Sporza (Belgium) and NOS (Netherlands) will cover the race in their respective countries.

How to watch the 2025 Vuelta a España in Australia

Fans Down Under can set their alarms early for a live broadcast via SBS On Demand.

How to watch the 2025 Vuelta a España in the UK Bike fans in the UK can watch the Vuelta a España live via the TNT/Discovery+ subscription service. See the latest on how to watch the 2025 Vuelta a España here.