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

3 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 7: Juan Ayuso Rebounds With Storming Solo Win

GC battle fizzles but doesn't fully ignite on stage 7 of the Vuelta a Espana as Torstein Træen holds race lead.


3 weeks ago

Sepp Kuss Reverts to Superdomestique as Vuelta Heats Up: ‘I’m Happy to Help Bring the Red Jersey Home’

Sepp Kuss wants to help Vingegaard win the Vuelta a España and wait for an opening to chase a stage win: 'We'll see what kind of opportunities there are.'


3 weeks ago

Relishing Red: Cancer, Concussion, and Now Celebrations for Torsten Træen at the Vuelta

'A bit special’: Norwegian rider seized race leadership of the Vuelta a España Thursday, putting in a storming ride in the mountains.


3 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 7 Preview: Most Arduous Stage Yet Will Further Reshuffle GC

Stage 7 preview of the 2025 Vuelta a España. Here's what to expect, as well as the route, distance, stage type, and more.


3 weeks ago

Egan Bernal Dares to Dream Again in Vuelta a España Revival: ‘Hope is the Last Thing You Lose’

'I don’t know if I will achieve it, but I wake up every morning believing that I can be the best:' Bernal flying high early in the Vuelta a España.


3 weeks ago

‘My Plan Was Never for the GC’: Everyone Surprised Except Ayuso About Vuelta a España Flameout

UAE is still chasing its first grand tour not won by Pogačar. All the team's GC hopes now lie with João Almeida: 'Losing time is not what you want.'


3 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 6 Results: Træen Up, Ayuso Down, Vingegaard and Ciccone in Deadlock

Full results and standings as cancer survivor Træen sees career-defining red jersey after high mountain brawl at the Vuelta a España.


3 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 6: UAE Wins and Loses – Vine Crushes Summit Victory, Ayuso Crumbles

Træen moves into red jersey with breakaway antics, Ayuso slides out of contention in first high mountain test of Vuelta a España.


3 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 6 Preview: A Tough Race to the Andorran Highlands

Stage 6 preview of the 2025 Vuelta a España. Here's what to expect, as well as the route, distance, stage type, and more.


3 weeks ago

‘Our Riders Are Shaken Up:’ Israel-Premier Tech Riders Stunned After Protesters Block Vuelta a España

'It’s really upsetting for us as a team, upsetting for the riders:' IPT riders reeling after protesters block team time trial at Vuelta a España.


3 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 5 Results: Jonas Vingegaard Stomps Back

Danish rider retakes race lead after TTT but rival UAE Team Emirates squad is fastest.


3 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 5: UAE Speeds to Win in Team Time Trial, Vingegaard Seizes Red Jersey

Huge GC battle between two powerhouse squads continues as Vuelta reaches Spanish soil.


3 weeks ago

Protests Against Israel Premier Tech Squad Causes Disruption to Vuelta Team Time Trial

Squad comes to a near halt when banner blocks road early during Vuelta TTT effort. Squad comes to a near halt when banner blocks road early during Vuelta TTT effort.


3 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 4 Results: Vingegaard Out of Red Jersey as Gaudu Tops GC

Full results and standings from stage 4 of the 2025 Vuelta a España.


3 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 4: Turner Denies the Sprint Bigs after Crazy Late Call-up to Race

Gaudu moves into GC lead on countback after finishing far enough ahead of Vingegaard in Voiron bunch sprint.


3 weeks ago

American Star Matteo Jorgenson Keen to Push GC Credentials in Vuelta a España

Matteo Jorgenson balances GC ambitions with loyalty to Jonas Vingegaard at the Vuelta a España in a rare Pogačar-free grand tour: 'This is a good opportunity.'


3 weeks ago

‘I Never Thought I’d Race Again’: Sean Quinn Bounces Back with Vuelta a España Raid

Former US champion Quinn is racing his first grand tour since a knee surgery this spring and roared into Monday's main breakaway to win most combative prize.


3 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 3 Results: Vingegaard Clings to Red

Full results and standings from stage 3 at the 2025 Vuelta a España.


3 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 3: Gaudu Stuns Pedersen with Late Divebombing Sprint

Frenchman Gaudu denies pre-race favorite in twisting false-flat kick, Vingegaard finishes safe to retain leader's red jersey of La Vuelta.


3 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Mayhem: Martin, Zingle, Arcas Out After Crash Chaos, Vingegaard Dodges Bullet

‘I went down pretty hard:’ Vingegaard confirms legs and ambition to win after surviving potentially disastrous high-speed spill in Vuelta a España crash chaos.


3 weeks ago

Visma-Lease a Bike Suffers Mass Theft of $290,000 Bikes at Vuelta a España

Team of race-leader Vingegaard confirms theft from mechanic's truck Sunday night after Vuelta's second stage in Italy, local reports claim 18 bikes taken.


3 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 3 Preview: More Climbing and Another Testing Finale

Stage 3 preview of the 2025 Vuelta a España. Here's what to expect, as well as the route, distance, stage type, and more.


3 weeks ago

Nightmare Vuelta a España Crash Leaves Axel Zingle with 2 Dislocated Shoulders and a Missing Bike

Frenchman Axel Zingle crashed, dislocated his shoulder twice, saw his bike go missing, yet still finished: 'If you can climb a climb like that with a dislocated shoulder, then it’s all good.'


3 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 2 Results

It was the first showdown for the GC riders at the Vuelta, and one of the sport’s top names came away with the win plus the race leader’s jersey.


3 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 2: Jonas Vingegaard Takes First Summit Finish and Seizes Leader’s Jersey

Vingegaard shrugs off crash to pip Giulio Ciccone for Vuelta a España stage 2 victory, takes race leader's red jersey.


4 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 1 Results

The predicted bunch sprint happened on stage 1 of the Vuelta a España, with a big name seizing the first race leader’s jersey.


4 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 1: Jasper Philipsen Blasts Home in Big Bunch Sprint and Seizes First Red Jersey

Philipsen bounces back strongly in Vuelta following his bad injury in Tour de France.


4 weeks ago

Big Breakout for Tom Pidcock at Vuelta a España? ‘First Time He’s Really Prepared for GC,’ Says Coach

British star Pidcock upbeat heading into sixth, and hopefully best, grand tour of his career.


4 weeks ago

Kuss, Jorgenson Top Americans and Canadians Racing the Vuelta a España: Stage-Hunters and Podium Dreamers

Led by Kuss and Jorgenson, eight North Americans line up for the 2025 Vuelta a España aiming for super-sized impact in the season's final grand tour.


4 weeks ago

Can Ayuso and Almeida Get Along? UAE Vow Vuelta Unity in Bid to Win Without Pogačar

UAE Emirates-XRG chases its first grand tour win without Pogačar as Ayuso and Almeida promise to bury the hatchet to take on Vingegaard: 'We had small clashes, but things are quickly resolved.'


4 weeks ago

Vingegaard Swerves Worlds, All-In to Win the Vuelta a España Without Pogačar

'Worlds don't fit in': Vingegaard confirms he will skip Rwanda worlds to stay focused on winning the 2025 Vuelta a España.


4 weeks ago

Who Will Win the Vuelta a España? Ranking the Favorites, 5 Stars to 1

From Vingegaard and Kuss through Pidcock and O'Connor: How the favorites, outsiders, and wildcards stack up for the 2025 Vuelta a España.


4 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Start List: Bernal Confirmed, No Carapaz or Gee, Pidcock Doubles Down on GC Push

Road to red jersey clears for Vingegaard as Carapaz, Ciccone withdraw from GC battle in latest flurry of teams to confirm Vuelta selections.


4 weeks ago

Is Visma-Lease a Bike Headed for Repeat of 2023 Mutiny at Vuelta a España?

No power vacuum this year: Visma enters the Vuelta a España with the strongest team and Vingegaard as the undisputed GC leader.


4 weeks ago

Ranking the Vuelta a España Contenders by Their Best Performances of 2025

We’ve combed through hundreds of race results and power files from the Vuelta favorites.


1 month ago

Kuss, Jorgenson Join Vingegaard for Visma Blitz on Vuelta: ‘The Win Is Our Goal, There’s No Need to Be Coy’

Kuss, Jorgenson bounce back from Tour de France to join Vingegaard as podium-potential superdomestiques at the Vuelta a España.


1 month ago

Victory or Bust: Vingegaard Must Deliver in a Vuelta a España without Pogačar

Analysis: Vingegaard needs a statement win to reassert authority in the GC landscape and settle the scales after another Tour defeat to Pogačar.


1 month ago

From the Angliru to ‘Ambush Alley’: 5 Stages That Will Blow up the 2025 Vuelta a España

Vingegaard, Kuss, Ayuso will battle for the Vuelta's red jersey across the hardest grand tour parcours of the year.


1 month ago

Tom Pidcock Dreams of Top 10 at Vuelta a España: ‘A Grand Tour Is the Hardest Thing for Me’

Pidcock to skip MTB worlds clash with Van der Poel to face off against defending champ Tadej Pogačar at Rwanda road worlds.


1 month ago

How to Watch the 2025 Vuelta a España in the United States, Canada, and Worldwide

You can watch Vingegaard, Kuss, Jorgenson, Almeida, Carapaz at the 2025 Vuelta a España live on television or streaming, or via catch-up.


1 month ago

Rating the Vuelta a España Favorites: Who’s Flying, Who’s Not, Who’s Coming in Incognito

Form-check on the 2025 Vuelta a España favorites with less than two weeks to go: Who's been hiding off the radar and who's lighting it up?


2 months ago

Vuelta a España Start List: All the Big Names We Expect so Far

There's no Tadej Pogačar, but a stupid-deep start list is assembling for 'the last chance saloon' of the GC racers.


2 months ago

Tadej Pogačar Confirms No Vuelta a España: ‘My Body Is Telling Me to Rest’

Tour de France winner Pogačar to target Canadian races, João Almeida to lead UAE in Vuelta.


9 months ago

5 Reasons Why the 2025 Vuelta a España Will Rock

From the Angliru and Bola del Mundo climbs, a start in Italy, and the likely return of Pogačar, what's not to love about La Vuelta 2025?


1 year ago

Ben O’Connor on Vuelta Breakout: ‘It’s Nice to Have the Feeling That You Can One Day Win a Grand Tour’

Australian rider to head to Jayco AlUla with heightened ambitions after dazzling Vuelta performance.


1 year ago

Power Analysis: How Primož Roglič Sealed His 4th Vuelta a España Victory

We dive into the power numbers of Primož Roglič, Pavel Sivakov, and more at La Vuelta a España.


1 year ago

‘Definitely Still a Lot of Things to Do’: Primož Roglič Sets Sights Higher after 4th Vuelta Victory

Vuelta a España winner Roglič will work with Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe to keep driving team standards upwards.


1 year ago

Breakouts, Busts, Thrills and Spills: Roglič Rules, But How Does the Vuelta Rate?

Tour de Hoody: From brutal heat to near-record attrition, a chaotic Vuelta delivered non-stop thrills, but missed out on a larger narrative to make it great.


1 year ago

What Happened to Sepp Kuss at the Vuelta a España? ‘He Didn’t Have the Level We Hoped For’

After brilliant 2023, Kuss and Visma-Lease a Bike leave the Vuelta a España wondering what could have been: 'It was a race of ups and downs.'


1 year ago

No Grand Tour Sweep, but UAE Wins Just About Everything Else at Vuelta: ‘We Didn’t Give Up’

UAE's haul included three stage wins, the King of the Mountains jersey, the most combative rider prize, the team classification victory, and a top-10.


1 year ago

Vuelta a España Stage 21: Record-Equaling Primož Roglič Seals Fourth GC Title, Küng Aces Time Trial

Stefan Küng wins first grand tour stage in final time trial as Ben O’Connor secures second overall ahead of Enric Mas.


1 year ago

‘Wave of Illness Swept Us Overnight’: Roglič Survives Final Climbs after Red Bull Teammates Abandon

Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe hit by illness, causing late scare for Roglič on final mountain stage.


1 year ago

Vuelta a España Stage 20: Eddie Dunbar Scoops Summit Victory as Primož Roglič Seals Lead

Roglič fends off all attacks from rivals on day of illness within his team.


1 year ago

Video: La Vuelta Time Trial Tech: 3D Printing for All and Keeping Cool

Shoddy pokes around the pits at the season's final grand tour to get a look at the latest time trial tech.


1 year ago

Untouchable: Primož Roglič on a Roll as Vuelta a España Nears Its Endgame

‘I’m happy with the way I am functioning’: Roglič uncorks his most dominant ride in three years to seize Vuelta lead.


1 year ago

Another 4th for Ben O’Connor? Race is on for Vuelta Podium Redemption

Twice finishing fourth in grand tours, can Aussie climber hold on for podium spot? 'Still two very important days.'


1 year ago

Vuelta a España Stage 19: Roglič Romps to Red Jersey and Stage Win

Ben O’Connor blows up on penultimate summit finish of race, with Roglič taking over at the top with two days to go.


1 year ago

‘Everything Went Bad Yesterday:’ Mikel Landa Breaks Down his Vuelta GC Meltdown

'I had a bad day and I paid for it:' Landa admits he didn't have great legs in GC debacle.


1 year ago

‘We Are All Tired’: Ben O’Connor’s Vuelta Run in Red Looks Doomed with Roglič Poised to Strike

Australian rider likely facing last day in Vuelta leader’s jersey Friday with big summit finish looming.


1 year ago

Who is Kern Pharma? Three Wins and Counting for Vuelta a España Giant-Killers

'This is a dream': A trio of stage wins and nine other top-10s through 18 stages slot the team's Vuelta among the best ever for a wild card team in modern grand tour racing history. 


1 year ago

Disaster for Mikel Landa: Vuelta Podium Hopes Unravel as Soudal Quick-Step Crosses Wires

Too little, too late: The gap was insurmountable by the time sport directors called Matteo Cattaneo out of winning breakaway to help.


1 year ago

Vuelta a España Stage 18: Urko Berrade Stuns Break to Win, Landa Cracks

Berrade lands third stage win for small Kern Pharma team as GC chaos costs Landa, Kuss and Yates time.


1 year ago

World Championship Dreams Dashed for Wout van Aert: ‘He Will Not Race Anymore This Season’

In-form Belgian star Van Aert forced to end 2024 campaign early after big crash in Vuelta a España this week.


1 year ago

‘We Were Racing on Fumes 15 Years Ago’: Thomas De Gendt Says Nutrition is Biggest Change as He Nears Career Farewell

Time running out for Thomas De Gendt and his final breakaway win at Vuelta a España: 'The legs have to cooperate too.'


1 year ago

Power Analysis: The Impossibly Close Vuelta a España GC Battle

We dive into the power numbers of Primož Roglič, Ben O’Connor, and more at La Vuelta a España.


1 year ago

Vuelta a España Stage 17: Kaden Groves Making Green Jersey His with Another Win

Long-range breakaway braves wet conditions at the Vuelta but is caught close to the end by late attack: 'Win number three is special.'


1 year ago

‘The Last Descent Was Super Dangerous:’ No Fractures for Wout van Aert, World Championships Uncertain

Van Aert returns home to recover from horrific Vuelta crash as Visma-Lease a Bike faces another setback: 'We feel for him.'


1 year ago

No Pogačar, No Third Grand Tour Win, but UAE Team Emirates Is Still Shining in Vuelta a España

Stage win for Marc Soler and mountains jersey for Jay Vine on Covadonga see the 'super team' refusing to give up after GC chances look slim.


1 year ago

O’Connor Fined $1,000 for Missing Podium After Defending Vuelta Lead by 5 Seconds

Despite another gutsy defense, Australian seems to accept that his chances of winning the Vuelta are diminishing by the day: 'I had no power.'


1 year ago

Vuelta a España Stage 16: Marc Soler Scorches to Covadonga Win, Brave O’Connor Clings to Lead

Ben O’Connor dropped on final climb but puts in huge fight to hold red jersey by several seconds.


1 year ago

‘Luck Has Not Been on Our Side:’ Van Aert’s Vuelta a España Ends in Heartbreak After Crashing Out

'It's very sad': Van Aert abandons the Vuelta after winning three stages and leading both the green points jersey and King of the Mountains competition.


1 year ago

O’Connor Braces for Covadonga Vuelta Showdown: ‘It’s a Very Important Day to Be Good’

A 20-second penalty to Primož Roglič gives Aussie an unexpected cushion in GC crunch-time: 'You can guarantee tomorrow he’ll go all-in to get it back.'


1 year ago

‘We Lost More Than We Won’: Roglič and His Quest for Historic 4th Vuelta Title in Peril After Costly Bike Change

Roglič rues Cuitu Negru time penalty as O'Connor proves stubbornly resilient in red jersey: 'There’s still quite some work to do.'


1 year ago

‘The Last 500 Meters Were Pretty Crazy’: Best Vuelta a España Showing Yet for Sepp Kuss as Form Appears to Be on the Up

American rider moves up three places in the overall standings following strong Vuelta display on Sunday: 'The Vuelta's been super hard.'


1 year ago

Most Wide-Open Grand Tour in Memory? Five Riders Hunt Red Jersey in Wild Vuelta GC Battle

After Sunday's climbing chaos, it's still impossible to say who will win the Vuelta and who will step onto the final podium September 8 in Madrid.


1 year ago

‘I’ve Proven People Wrong’: O’Connor’s Gritty Ride Keeps Him in Vuelta a España Lead

Australian continues his long stint in the red jersey, setting a national record along the way.


1 year ago

Roglič Hit with 20-Second Penalty for Drafting Behind Team Car at Vuelta a España

Roglič’s drafting penalty after planned bike swap widens gap to O'Connor in race for red.


1 year ago

Vuelta a España Stage 15: Pablo Castrillo Takes Stunning Win on Cuitu Negru, O’Connor Keeps Lead

Enric Mas and Primož Roglič gain time on O’Connor, but Australian limits losses to stay in red jersey.


1 year ago

Stakes Sky High for Ben O’Connor and Primož Roglič as Vuelta a España’s Hardest Climb Looms

Showdown on the Cuitu Negru will decimate race, could define GC: ‘It looks crazy steep at the end.’


1 year ago

Decathlon’s Dilemma: Gall’s Solo Ambitions Put Pinch on O’Connor’s Vuelta Defense

O'Connor and Gall try to balance ego and ambition as fight for red jersey heats up at Vuelta a España: 'We both have our goals.'


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.