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.

See the latest on how to watch the 2025 Vuelta a España here.

Latest Vuelta a España News

8 years ago

Don’t expect Froome to wait for the Vuelta time trial

As Froome said it best, every second counts in the Vuelta. Sky won’t let this weekend slip through their hands.


8 years ago

U.S. champ Warbasse out of Vuelta with broken hand

U.S. national road champion Larry Warbasse abandons the Vuelta a España following a high-speed crash


8 years ago

Commentary: I like this Tejay van Garderen

If there's one thing we learned on Thursday, Tejay van Garderen is determined to go down fighting.


8 years ago

Meet Froome’s newest super domestique, Gianni Moscon

Once thought to be a classics specialist, Gianni Moscon is proving himself as a strong climbing domestique at the Vuelta.


8 years ago

Van Garderen slips in Vuelta overall after crashes

Tejay van Garderen crashes twice in Vuelta stage 6 and loses valuable time in the overall, slipping out of the top three.


8 years ago

Cannondale-Drapac believes Woods can deliver the Vuelta goods

In his sophomore pro season, Michael Woods has earned protected-rider status at the Vuelta, hunting for a stage win.


8 years ago

Warbasse: Just call him ‘Capitán América’

Larry Warbasse is a fan favorite at the Vuelta, wearing the national champion's Stars and Stripes for debut team Aqua Blue Sport.


8 years ago

Contador on Vuelta stage 3: ‘I felt super, super weak’

Alberto Contador admits he was in a bad way in stage 3. He isn't alone. Kruijswijk, Zakarin, and Barguil all lose time.


8 years ago

Who will win the Vuelta? A look at the contenders

A look at the sixteen contenders for the Vuelta a Espana


8 years ago

Commentary: This Vuelta is Froome’s to lose

Anyone hoping that this year’s Vuelta will live up to the unpredictability and drama could be in a for a shock. My prediction is that Chris Froome (Sky) will dominate the race.


8 years ago

Team Sky to use giant expandable trailer

Team Sky will roll out a Formula One type “Race Hub” truck with a kitchen and mobile headquarters in the Vuelta a España, starting this weekend.


8 years ago

Where the Vuelta will be won: Spanish grand tour on a slow boil

It might start in France, and end in Madrid, but the Vuelta a España always has been, and certainly will be this year, about the mountains.


8 years ago

Froome has “unfinished business” at the Vuelta

Tour de France victor Chris Froome is heading to the Vuelta a España this weekend with an A-list support crew aimed at the overall win after finishing second three times at the Spanish race.


8 years ago

Vuelta gives Contador No. 1 bib ahead of retirement

The Spanish star is slated to retire after the grand tour that culminates in Madrid on September 10.


8 years ago

Unexpected injury keeps Hansen’s grand tour streak alive

Adam Hansen will continue his record streak of grand tours at the Vuelta after teammate Rafael Valls crashes while training.


8 years ago

Bardet confirmed for first tilt at Vuelta

Romain Bardet's Ag2r La Mondiale team confirmed Thursday that its French GC star will try his hand at the Vuelta a España this year.


8 years ago

Aru confirmed for Vuelta, setting up rematch with Froome

Astana confirms Tuesday that Fabio Aru will line up for the 2017 Vuelta a España, setting up a rematch with Chris Froome.


8 years ago

Aru leaves France with yellow fever, takes aim at Vuelta’s red jersey

Fabio Aru finished fifth in the Tour de France and expects to be included on Astana's Vuelta a Espana lineup.


8 years ago

Froome confirms Vuelta bid, chasing rare grand tour double

After finishing second three times in the Vuelta a España, Chris Froome hopes 2017 will be his chance to make history.


8 years ago

Vuelta phasing out podium girls for ‘elegant’ option

Vuelta a Espana breaks with tradition, becoming cycling’s first grand tour to do away with podium girls.


8 years ago

Vuelta invites Colombian and Irish teams, plus two other wildcards

Vuelta a España organizers invite four Pro Continental teams: Cofidis, Caja Rural, Aqua Blue Sport, and Manzana Postobon.


9 years ago

Valverde: 2017 Vuelta ‘no place for TT specialists who climb just well’

Alejandro Valverde says the 2017 Vuelta route should be especially difficult, and that it will be tricky for GC leaders to peak at the perfect moment.


9 years ago

Vuelta a España announces 2017 route

The 2017 Vuelta will start in France with a team time trial and includes a penultimate mountaintop finish on the Angliru.


9 years ago

La Vuelta’s 15th day: The stage of the decade

In a season filled with legendary exploits, never-before-seen feats, and mythical performances, one day stands out: stage 15 of the Vuelta.


9 years ago

The Shot: Slowing down the Vuelta

BrakeThrough Media explains what it takes to capture the Vuelta's blazing fast stage 21 on camera at the race's big finish in Madrid.


9 years ago

Quintana’s ‘dream’ Vuelta victory

Nairo Quintana became the first Colombian in history to win both the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España. Now he dreams of claiming the Tour de France.


9 years ago

Combative Contador ends Vuelta in search of another grand tour title

The Vuelta a España closed the grand tour cycling season and left Alberto Contador without another win to add to his seven titles.


9 years ago

Vuelta roundtable: What did Quintana learn?

What lessons did Nairo Quintana and Chris Froome learn from this year's Vuelta a España? What will we remember from this year's race?


9 years ago

Five things we learned from the Vuelta

AFP discusses five takeaways from the season's final grand tour, the three-week race across Spain.


9 years ago

Vuelta: Talansky reaches new heights in Spain

American Andrew Talansky rides to a fifth-place finish in Spain, the best grand tour result of his career.


9 years ago

Froome: ‘Formigal is the stage we lost the Vuelta’

A satisfied Chris Froome admitted the “ambush at Formigal” probably cost him an elusive Vuelta a España crown, but he won’t let that spoil his season.


9 years ago

Contador wonders why Movistar wouldn’t return favor in Vuelta

After falling to fourth overall, Alberto Contador said he was hoping Movistar would help him on the Vuelta's final mountain day.


9 years ago

Vuelta: Quintana fends off Froome’s last flares

Nairo Quintana takes a 1:23 lead into the Vuelta's final day, and he'll likely be crowned the overall winner in Madrid.


9 years ago

Final Vuelta clash looms as Froome trims Quintana’s lead

No matter happens Saturday, it’s been a tremendous Vuelta, and should be a fitting finale to what’s been a great race between Froome and Quintana.


9 years ago

Sanchez crashes hard in Vuelta TT; Talansky moves up

Sammy Sanchez crashed hard during the stage 19 time trial, while Andrew Talansky jumped into 5th place overall.


9 years ago

Can Quintana hang onto Vuelta red through TT and final mountain?

Nairo Quintana faces two final Vuelta challenges: A flat time trial, and a brutal mountain stage. Can he fend off Chris Froome and win his first red jersey?


9 years ago

Boswell’s first-hand account of how Sky (maybe) lost the Vuelta

Sky's Ian Boswell explains what happened in the Vuelta's decisive stage 15, when Chris Froome lost big time in the overall, and 80 riders missed time cut.


9 years ago

Van Garderen packs it in; Talansky keeps moving up at Vuelta

On one hand, Andrew Talansky steadily rides himself into striking distance of the Vuelta top-five. On the other, Tejay van Garderen abandons the race.


9 years ago

With another Vuelta stage win, IAM going out in style

IAM Cycling is folding at the end of 2016, but the team is pedaling out of the peloton with its head held high after two wins in the Vuelta a Espana.


9 years ago

The Shot: Big guy little guy on the Aubisque

What does it take to get the perfect photo of a Vuelta stage winner? The right spot on the climb, good timing, and a little luck.


9 years ago

What will it take for Froome to catch Quintana at Vuelta?

Chris Froome is well behind Nairo Quintana at the Vuelta, but Sky's Tour champ says he'll keep looking for ways to try to win the red jersey.


9 years ago

Vuelta roundtable: Nairo’s attack, Sky is falling

Nairo Quintana's raid on stage 15 alongside Alberto Contador distanced Chris Froome. But did we think it would work?


9 years ago

Orica resets goal after Vuelta ambush

Esteban Chaves and Simon Yates won't likely win the Vuelta, but a podium finish might still be in the cards.


9 years ago

Froome: Cut my teammates; I’ll ride Vuelta solo

The 91-rider group that finished outside the time cut should have been removed from the Vuelta, Froome said.


9 years ago

Director: ‘Tough cookie’ Contador will keep attacking at Vuelta

Alberto Contador is 4:02 out of first entering the final week of racing in Spain, and he'll continue to challenge for the red jersey.


9 years ago

Froome’s Vuelta campaign limps into home stretch

After Tuesday’s rest day, Sky will have chances to pick up time in the Vuelta’s final stages — but the red jersey might be out of reach


9 years ago

Jury ‘saves’ half of Vuelta peloton from time cut

93 riders allowed to race on despite missing the time cut in the Vuelta's 15th stage


9 years ago

Vuelta rivals tip their caps to unlikely breakaway artists

Sunday's action-packed ride through the Pyrenees was a "was a beautiful stage for the fans," says Esteban Chaves


9 years ago

Gutsy move pays off for Quintana and Contador

Brilliant tactics, the Spanish heat, some help from Alberto Contador — it all comes together to propel Nairo Quintana into a commanding lead at the Vuelta


9 years ago

Unzué: ‘Valverde can race as long as he wants’

“Alejandro just keeps getting better with age," says Eusebio Unzué


9 years ago

Quintana fails to crack Froome in stage 14

Nairo Quintana made several attempts to drop Chris Froome on the slopes of the Aubisque climb, but he couldn't shake the Tour de France winner


9 years ago

Yates lights up Vuelta GC battle with long-range attack

Simon Yates launches a long-range attack in the Vuelta's 14th stage to surge into overall podium contention


9 years ago

Vuelta tourist Gesink gets his elusive grand tour win

Years after bursting onto the scene as a promising youngster, Robert Gesink finally has his first grand tour stage win


9 years ago

Two days to decide the Vuelta

Two tough days in the Pyrenees could decide the 2016 Vuelta a España


9 years ago

Peloton’s siesta mode angers some Vuelta pundits

The peloton finished nearly 34 minutes down on the breakaway, with some riders laughing as they crossed the line. Vuelta pundits, however, were not impressed.


9 years ago

2017 Vuelta to start in French city of Nimes

The Spanish grand tour has only twice started outside of Spain, in 1997 and 2009.


9 years ago

Chaves confirming he’s no fluke with solid Vuelta

Esteban Chaves was fourth overall entering Friday's stage 13 at the Spanish grand tour.


9 years ago

Vuelta: Movistar forced to tamp down Sky attacks

On a hilly transition stage in the Vuelta, Team Sky make life a little harder for race leader Nairo Quintana and his Movistar team.


9 years ago

Van Garderen gains ‘new level of respect’ as domestique

The American GC rider is helping his BMC Racing teammates and hunting for stage wins at the Spanish grand tour.


9 years ago

Vuelta Roundtable: Can Quintana hold on?

Can Quintana hold the lead? Is La Vuelta really that great? What can other grand tours learn from this crazy race? Let's roundtable!


9 years ago

Froome’s ascendant form putting the fear in Movistar at Vuelta

Chris Froome is finding his legs, building momentum, and gradually reeling back time on Vuelta a Espana race leader Nairo Quintana.


9 years ago

Creeping up on Vuelta top-10, Talansky remains confident

Andrew Talansky has crept up to 11th overall after stage 11, saying that the final week of the race should suit his strengths.


9 years ago

De Jongh: ‘Alberto doesn’t race for second place’

Tinkoff's race director tells VeloNews Alberto Contador is still racing to win the Vuelta despite being 2:54 back.


9 years ago

Contador, Quintana want power meters banned from racing

Power meters create a controlled race and should not be allowed, the pair said at the Vuelta.


9 years ago

Vuelta photos: Winning breakaways, brutal climbs

The first 10 stages of the Vuelta saw plenty of tough climbs to challenge the overall contenders. But the breakaways enjoyed Spanish success as well.


9 years ago

Defiant Contador vows to go down swinging, takes swipe at sprint rules

Alberto Contador accuses race organizers of hyping up crashes that leave GC riders injured and off the back, says he'll fight on a the Vuelta a Espana.


9 years ago

The Shot: Belgian “grinta” in the Spanish Vuelta

BrakeThrough Media captures the grit and toughness a pro cyclist needs to carry on racing after a scary, bloody crash at the Vuelta a Espana.


9 years ago

Dombrowski’s Vuelta: Fetch bottles, hunt for stage wins

The American is helping escort his Cannondale – Drapac teammates across Spain but also has a stage win on his mind.


9 years ago

Froome has his hands full against fresh rivals at Vuelta

This Vuelta a España sees a different version of Froome. The stubborn and tenacious qualities of his character are coming into play.


9 years ago

Wary of a stubborn Froome, Quintana wants more time

Quintana content to ride into Vuelta's first rest day with the red jersey, but he's wary of Froome, who lurks in third overall, riding conservatively.


9 years ago

Vuelta: Reijnen puts in hard miles for Trek teammates

American Kiel Reijnen is racing the first grand tour of his career and said he's enjoying the experience in Spain.


9 years ago

Ceasefire ahead of Covadonga shootout

The Vuelta's top overall favorites play it conservatively in stage 9 with Monday's challenging climb to Lagos de Covadona looming


9 years ago

Contador shows he’s still in the fight at the Vuelta

Alberto Contador bounces back from stage 7 crash with strong stage 8 ride to gain time on all of his rivals bar Nairo Quintana


9 years ago

Vuelta: Quintana roars to life in first GC throw down

After a quiet first week at the Vuelta, Nairo Quintana roars to life in stage 8


9 years ago

Kruijswijk, LottoNL seek compensation from Vuelta after crash

Steven Kruijswijk and his LottoNL – Jumbo squad seek compensation after a metal post leads to a serious crash in the Vuelta's stage 5


9 years ago

Why so many abandons in the first week of the Vuelta?

The Vuelta a Espana peloton has been decimated by crashes and illness. In the first week of racing, 12 riders have abandoned the Spanish tour.


9 years ago

Late-stage crash could ruin Contador’s Vuelta plans

Alberto Contador crashes at one of the worst possible times in the Vuelta. With three big mountain stages ahead, the Tinkoff leader is on the back foot.


9 years ago

Larry Warbasse hunts for Vuelta success and contract

American Larry Warbasse is hoping that a strong showing at the Vuelta a España will help him land a contract for the 2017 season.


Back Next

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.