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Vuelta a España 2023

DATES: August 26 to September 17
STAGES: 21
REST DAYS: 2
START: Barcelona
FINISH: Madrid

Vuelta a España key features

Vuelta a España teams

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Vuelta a España recent winners

2022: Remco Evenepoel (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl)

2021: Primož Roglič (Jumbo-Visma)

2020: Primož Roglič (Jumbo-Visma)

2019: Primož Roglič (Jumbo-Visma)

2018: Simon Yates (Mitchelton-Scott)

2017: Chris Froome (Team Sky)

2016: Nairo Quintana (Movistar Team)

2015: Fabio Aru (Astana)

2014: Alberto Contador (Tinkoff–Saxo)

2013: Chris Horner (RadioShack–Nissan)

2012: Alberto Contador (Saxo Bank–Tinkoff Bank)

Latest Vuelta a Espana News

12 years ago

All-in for Geox-TMC at Vuelta

After being left out of the Tour de France and riding to a sub-par Giro d'Italia, it's all-in for Geox-TMC during the upcoming Vuelta a España.


12 years ago

Three grand-tour rookies among slim American field at Vuelta

Three grand-tour rookies are part of a slim North American contingent for this year's Vuelta a España that will likely include only four starting U.S. riders.


12 years ago

Wiggins on rebound in Vuelta debut

Bradley Wiggins hopes to erase the bad memories of his disappointing Tour de France with a strong comeback performance in the Vuelta a España.


12 years ago

Boonen and Chavanel headline Quick Step for Vuelta

LEON, Spain (VN) — Tom Boonen and Sylvain Chavanel headline Quick Step for the upcoming Vuelta a España.


12 years ago

No Spaniards for Saxo Bank-Sungard in 2011 Vuelta a España

Saxo Bank-Sungard has confirmed that it will have no Spanish riders in its line-up for this year's Vuelta a España, which starts next Saturday in Benidorm.


12 years ago

Big names top Vuelta a España provisional start list

LEON, Spain (VN) — Call it the "rebound and reload tour."


12 years ago

2011 Vuelta a España preliminary startlist

2011 Vuelta a España preliminary startlist


12 years ago

Vaughters leaves world champion Hushovd off Garmin’s Vuelta squad

Reigning world champion Thor Hushovd will not be racing the Vuelta a España with Garmin-Cervélo, a decision that team boss Jonathan Vaughters strongly defended for "what's best for the team."


12 years ago

Scarponi, Van den Broeck heading to Vuelta

Two more big names are confirmed for the Vuelta a España with Michele Scarponi (Lampre-ISD) and Jurgen Van den Broeck.


12 years ago

Roche heads up AG2R Vuelta challenge

PARIS (AFP) - Irish rider Nicolas Roche will lead the AG2R team in the forthcoming Tour of Spain the French outfit announced on Monday.


12 years ago

Kashechkin confirms Vuelta bid with Astana

PARIS (AFP) - Kazakhstan's Andrey Kashechkin announced Thursday he would race the Vuelta a España this month with former team Astana, with whom he has signed a deal until the end of 2013.


12 years ago

Exequiel Mosquera calls for resolution of his doping case

Ezequiel Mosquera broke his silence Tuesday and demanded that his ongoing possible doping case be resolved one way or another.


12 years ago

Four teams earn wildcard invites to 2011 Vuelta a Espana

Vuelta a Espana officials confirmed that four wildcard teams will start the 2011 edition of the Spanish tour, set to start Aug. 20 in Benidorm with a team time trial.


13 years ago

Vuelta a España to announce wildcard picks in May

Vuelta a España officials said they will release their wild-card invitations to the 2011 edition in May and suggested it may follow the lead taken by the Giro d’Italia, which recently invited five extra teams to the corsa rosa.


13 years ago

Speculation aplenty ahead of Vuelta a España presentation

The official route of the 2011 Vuelta a España will be revealed next week on January 12, but there’s been plenty of speculation in the Spanish media about details of the year’s third grand tour.


13 years ago

More hints at 2011 Vuelta a España route

It looks like it will be another climbers’ delight for the 2011 Vuelta a España as new details of the likely route for next year’s Spanish tour are being revealed by local media.


13 years ago

Angliru could be back in 2011 Vuelta a España

Next year should be a good season for fans who like to watch others suffer on a bike.


13 years ago

Van Garderen pleased with Vuelta a España debut

Tejay Van Garderen had a big grin on his face when he crossed the finish line in Madrid in Sunday’s final stage at the 2010 Vuelta a España.


13 years ago

The 2010 Vuelta a Espana: A year of many firsts

The 2010 Vuelta a España wrapped up Sunday with an thrilling sprint victory by Tyler Farrar (Garmin-Transitions) that capped what most agree was the most exciting and demanding Vuelta in years.


13 years ago

Tyler Farrar looking forward to world road race after winning Vuelta finale

Tyler Farrar is confident ahead of the world championships after nabbing a straight up stage victory on the last day of the Vuelta


13 years ago

2010 Vuelta a Espana results, final

1. Vincenzo Nibali, Liquigas-Doimo, in 87:18:33 2. Ezequiel Mosquera Miguez, Xacobeo Galicia, at 41 3. Peter Velits, Team HTC-Columbia, at 3:02 4. Joaquin Rodriguez Oliver, Team Katusha, at 4:20 5. Frank Schleck, Team Saxo Bank, at 4:43


13 years ago

Ezequiel Mosquera proves that patience pays off with solid ride in 2010 Vuelta

After years in the trenches of obscure Portuguese and Spanish teams, the 34-year-old has a breakout performance in the 2010 Vuelta.


13 years ago

Vincenzo Nibali shows strength, smarts in defending 2010 Vuelta lead

The 25-year-old Nibali rides with the cool head of a veteran, fending off a last-ditch assault from rival Ezequiel Mosquera.


13 years ago

2010 Vuelta a España results, stage 20

1. Ezequiel Mosquera, Xacobeo Galicia, 4h 45' 28'' 2. Vincenzo Nibali, Liquigas-Doimo, at 1 3. Joaquin Rodriguez, Team Katusha, at 23 4. Frank Schleck, Team Saxo Bank, at 35 5. Xavier Tondo, Cervélo TestTeam, at 39


13 years ago

Bola del Mundo likely to decide Vuelta a España

Three kilometers of a rough, seasonal cement road strewn along the top of a mountain ridge will crown the 2010 Vuelta a España champion.


13 years ago

2010 Vuelta a España results, stage 19

1. Philippe Gilbert, Omega Pharma-Lotto, at 5:43:41 2. Tyler Farrar, Garmin-Transitions, same time 3. Filippo Pozzato, Team Katusha, s.t. 4. Sébastien Hinault, Ag2r La Mondiale, s.t. 5. Peter Velits, HTC-Columbia, s.t.


13 years ago

Mosquera could snatch away Vuelta a España victory

Ezequiel Mosquera (Xacobeo-Galicia) is poised for one of the biggest upsets in recent cycling history if he gains just 39 seconds on Saturday's stage in the Vuelta a España.


13 years ago

Bos escapes serious injury from nasty Vuelta a España crash

Theo Bos (Cervélo) has been released from the hospital following his horrific crash in Wednesday’s time trial at the Vuelta a España.


13 years ago

2010 Vuelta a España results, stage 18

1. Mark Cavendish, HTC-Columbia, at 3:27:11 2. Juan Jose Haedo, Team Saxo Bank, same time 3. Manuel A. Leal Cardoso, Footon-Servetto-Fuji, s.t. 4. Tyler Farrar, Garmin-Transitions, s.t. 5. Samuel Dumoulin, Cofidis, Le Credit En Ligne, s.t.


13 years ago

Mosquera waits on future; Ventoso to Movistar; Vogondy to Cofidis

Ezequiel Mosquera is the man of the hour in more ways than one at the Vuelta a España.


13 years ago

VeloCenter: Vuelta a España

HTC-Columbia’s Slovak speedster overpowers Denis Menchov and world champ Fabian Cancellara as Vincenzo Nibali races into red. Watch VeloCenter now!


13 years ago

Velits hopes to hang on to podium spot at the Vuelta a España

Peter Velits (HTC-Columbia) was surprised as anyone that he won Wednesday’s 46km time trial at the Vuelta a España.


13 years ago

Danielson hoping for strong finish in Vuelta a España

Tom Danielson (Garmin-Transitions) is poised for his best Vuelta a España ever following a time trial ride at Peñafiel that puts him within range of the top-5 overall.


13 years ago

Cervélo’s sprinters leave Vuelta a España

Cervélo TestTeam is down to five riders in its final grand tour following the departure of both of the team’s sprinters.


13 years ago

2010 Vuelta a España results, stage 17

1. Peter Velits, HTC-Columbia, at 52:43 2. Denis Menchov, Rabobank Cycling Team, at 0:12 3. Fabian Cancellara, Team Saxo Bank, at 0:37 4. Gustav Larsson, Team Saxo Bank, at 0:50 5. Luis León SÁnchez, Caisse D'Epargne, at 1:03


13 years ago

Time trial may decide Vuelta a España and offer a peek at worlds

Wednesday’s 46km individual time trial will have double meaning as the Vuelta a España clicks back into gear following Tuesday’s rest day in north-central Spain.


13 years ago

VeloCenter: Vuelta a Espana

The red jersey changes hands during a decisive Stage 16 in the 2010 Vuelta a Espana cycling race.


13 years ago

Carlos Barredo signs two-year deal with Rabobank

A day after a stage win, Carlos Barredo inks a two-year deal with Rabobank


13 years ago

2010 Vuelta a España, stage 16: a Graham Watson gallery

Graham Watson captures the action at stage 16 of the 2010 Vuelta a España.


13 years ago

Tough going for Van Garderen at the Vuelta a Espana; Danielson, Peterson attack

Tejay Van Garderen loses time, but Garmin's Danielson and Peterson come to life.


13 years ago

2010 Vuelta a España results, stage 16

1. Joaquin Rodriguez, Team Katusha, at 70:24:39 2. Vincenzo Nibali, Liquigas-Doimo, at 0:33 3. Ezequiel Mosquera, Xacobeo Galicia, at 0:53 4. Frank Schleck, Team Saxo Bank, at 2:16 5. Nicholas Roche, Ag2r La Mondiale, at 3:01


13 years ago

Tejay Van Garderen still smiling at the Vuelta a Espana

HTC-Columbia's Tejay Van Garderen is in 11th with a shot at moving in to the top ten in his first grand tour.


13 years ago

Carlos Barredo finally scores big at the Vuelta a Espana

Carlos Barredo is celebrating a strong win at the Vuelta on Sunday, but Andrew Hood reports the Spaniard has bigger ambitions.


13 years ago

Nibali, Rodríguez both optimistic on Vuelta a Espana GC battle; podium still up for grabs

Monday's queen stage could determine the winner of this Vuelta a Espana


13 years ago

2010 Vuelta a España results, stage 15

Stage 15 1. Carlos Barredo, Quick Step, 4:33:09 2. Nico Sijmens, Cofidis, Le Credit En Ligne, at 1:07 3. Martin Velits, HTC-Columbia, at 1:43 4. Greg Van Avermaet, Omega Pharma-Lotto, at 2:06 5. Pierre Cazaux, Française des Jeux, at 2:10 20


13 years ago

Óscar Freire abandons 2010 Vuelta, looks towards a fourth rainbow jersey

The three-time world champ wants a record-setting fourth rainbow jersey.


13 years ago

David Millar, Dave Zabriskie ‘have fun’ with two-man TTT in stage 14 at 2010 Vuelta

The Garmins' two-up time trial in stage 14 was a tuneup for Vuelta ITT, worlds.


13 years ago

2010 Vuelta a España results, stage 14

Stage 14 results 1. Joaquin Rodriguez, Team Katusha, 4:26:43 2. Vincenzo Nibali, Liquigas-Doimo, at 0:20 3. Ezequiel Mosquera, Xacobeo Galicia, at 0:22 4. David Moncoutie, Cofidis, Le Credit En Ligne, at 0:33 5. Nicholas Roche, Ag2r La Mondiale, at 0:34 Overall 1. Vincenzo Nibali, Liquigas-Doimo, 60:55:39 2. Joaquin Rodriguez, Team Katusha, at 0:04 3. Ezequiel Mosquera, Xacobeo Galicia, at 0:50 4. Xavier Tondo, Cervélo TestTeam, at 0:50 5. Nicholas Roche, Ag2r La Mondiale, at 2:11


13 years ago

2010 Vuelta a España, stage 14: a Graham Watson gallery

Graham Watson's photos from stage 14 of the 2010 Vuelta a España.


13 years ago

Stage-14 crash reshuffles GC at 2010 Vuelta

UPDATED: Race leader Igor Antón was the highest-placed rider to hit the deck Saturday, but he wasn't the only one.


13 years ago

Farrar strikes back at Cavendish accusations

Tyler Farrar called accusations by Mark Cavendish that he’s receiving help in the sprints from Belgian rider Wouter Weylandt “ridiculous.”


13 years ago

2010 Vuelta a Espana results, stage 13

1. Mark Cavendish, HTC-Columbia, in 4h 50' 18'' 2. Thor Hushovd, Cervélo TestTeam, at s.t. 3. Daniele Bennati, Liquigas-Doimo, at s.t. 4. Yauheni Hutarovich, Française des Jeux, at s.t. 5. Manuel A. Leal Cardoso, Footon - Servetto - Fuji, at s.t.


13 years ago

Xavier Tondo: A Vuelta revelation at age 31

Cervelo's Xavier Tondo is in just his second grand tour but is well positioned to finish on the podium


13 years ago

Cavendish promises to ride to Madrid and finish the Vuelta a España

Mark Cavendish, hot off his stage victory in Thursday’s run into Lleida, promises to ride all the way to Madrid when the Vuelta a España ends September 19 and fight for the points jersey.


13 years ago

Nicholas Roche hanging tough in the top 10 at the Vuelta a Espana

Nicholas Roche is ninth, but concedes he struggled in the mountains. The Irish pro is looking to improve on his 2008 13th place at the Vuelta.


13 years ago

2010 Vuelta a Espana results, stage 12

1. Mark Cavendish, HTC-Columbia, in 4h 00' 30' 2. Tyler Farrar, Garmin-Transitions, at s.t. 3. Matthew Harley Goss, HTC-Columbia, at s.t. 4. Denis Galimzyanov, Team Katusha, at s.t. 5. Thor Hushovd, Cervélo TestTeam, at s.t.


13 years ago

Mark Cavendish dashes to easy stage win at the Vuelta a Espana

Mark Cavendish bounces off a perfect lead-out to coast across the line, while Farrar fights for second.


13 years ago

2010 Vuelta a España results, stage 11

1. Igor Anton, Euskaltel-Euskadi, 5h 25' 44 2. Ezequiel Mosquera, Xacobeo Galicia, at 3 3. Xavier Tondo, Cervélo TestTeam, at 10 4. Marzio Bruseghin, Caisse D'Epargne, at 15 5. Rigoberto Uran, Caisse D'Epargne, at 15


13 years ago

Bjarne Riis explains decision to remove Andy Schleck, Stuart O’Grady from the Vuelta a Espana

A late-night beer Monday evening cost Andy Schleck and Stuart O’Grady dearly. The pair was sent home by an angry Saxo Bank team boss Bjarne Riis, who spotted them walking back into the team hotel.


13 years ago

Tom Danielson looking for Vuelta a Espana podium trip with new son

Garmin-Transitions' Tom Danielson is shooting for the Vuelta podium in Madrid and hopes to bring someone special with him.


13 years ago

2010 Vuelta a Espana results, stage 10

1. Imanol Erviti, Caisse d'Epargne , in 4h 13' 31' 2. Romain Zingle, Cofidis, Le Credit En Ligne, at37:: 3. Greg Van Avermaet, Omega Pharma-Lotto, at37:: 4. Mauro Finetto, Liquigas-Doimo, at37:: 5. Javier Moreno, Andalucia Cajasur, at37::


13 years ago

Caisse d’Epargne’s Erviti wins Vuelta a Espana’s tenth stage as Joaquim Rodriguez takes the lead

UPDATED: Caisse d'Epargne's Imanol Erviti wins stage 10 while Joaquim Rodriguez takes over the red jersey from Igor Anton


13 years ago

Breaking News: Saxo Bank boots Schleck and O’Grady from Vuelta for “rules violation”

The Saxo Bank team has prevented Andy Schleck and Stuart O'Grady from starting the 10th stage of the Vuelta a España on Tuesday, citing an unspecified "rules violation," according to Danish news reports.


13 years ago

Vuelta a Espana leader Igor Anton surprised at success

Euskaltel-Euskadi's climber is enjoying his moment in the lead, but picks Nibali as the Vuelta favorite


13 years ago

Denis Menchov admits bad form, but targets stage 11 at the Vuelta a Espana

Rabobank's pre-race favorite admits he's not on great form at the Vuelta, but says he's hoping stage 11 will bring him back into the race


13 years ago

Benidorm to host start of 2011 Vuelta a Espana

Vuelta officials release a few details about their plans for 2011.


13 years ago

Andy Schleck, Denis Menchov, Carlos Sastre all struggle in brutal first week at the Vuelta a Espana

But Van Garderen, Danielson and Frank Schleck are still in the hunt.


Vuelta a Espana Writers

Andrew Hood

Andrew Hood, aka “EuroHoody,” is the European editor for Velo. Since joining the title in 2002, he’s been chasing bike races all over the world. He’s covered dozens 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 five Olympic Games and traveled across six continents for bike races. 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

I’m a UK-based editor and reporter focusing on road racing, training, and nutrition. I’ve 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. I have my own ‘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 I’m not working? After a few decades of mostly dismal results, I’ve hung up the wheels on my bike racing career. Instead, now, I’m training for trail running races … but don’t hold that against me.

Sadhbh O'Shea

Based in the cycling haven of the Isle of Man, Sadhbh O’Shea has been writing about cycling for almost 10 years. She has covered too many bike races to count, including all three grand tours and a whole host of monuments.

Shane Stokes

Shane Stokes has written about pro cycling for over 25 years, covering grand tours, world championships, Classics and other major events in the sport during that time. He’s been the Irish Times cycling correspondent for 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.

Betsy Welch

Betsy writes about off-road racing, culture, and personalities for Velo and PinkBike. She loves huge adventures on the bike, whether that means all-day alpine mountain biking or credit card touring through Alpine villages in Europe. Some of her most memorable reporting/riding trips (the lines get blurred) include the Migration Gravel Race in Kenya, bikepacking the Colorado Trail, and witnessing the first-ever Tour de France Femmes.  

Will Tracy

Photojournalist & Associate Editor – Outdoor & Endurance at Outside.

Troy Templin

Senior Tech Editor Road & Gravel, Cycling Group

Alvin Holbrook

Hi, my name is Alvin Holbrook. I am the road and gravel tech editor for VELO, but I also cover e-bikes and whatever else piques my interest. Obviously, I love all things bikes, but I also care deeply about urban development and the infrastructure around it that makes going by bike easier. Meet Alvin

How to watch the Vuelta a España

Grand tour season comes to a spectacular close in the next month with the 2023 Vuelta a España. Primož Roglič is back to hunt a fourth red jersey after having to withdraw after stage 16 last year. But a deep field will be standing in his way. Simon Yates, Richard Carapaz, João Almeida, Jai Hindley, Nairo Quintana and Enric Mas are just a selection of the riders racing with an eye on the maillot rojo.

How to watch the 202e 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.

How to watch the 2023 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 2023 Vuelta a España in Australia

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