Vuelta a España 2025

Veteran domestique denied breakaway victory after spending previous six years working for others at Jumbo-Visma.

The red jersey took his second stage win of the race after catching and passing Robert Gesink in the final meters of the stage.

Plapp hits survival mode deep into grand tour debut as he hopes to bounce back in time for home worlds in Wollongong.

King of the mountains leaves the race with injuries.

Australian’s morale stays strong, is seeking opportunities as race heads into final stages.

The Bora-Hansgrohe team details its immediate and longer-term approach to the virus.

'If Rigoberto decides to carry on then that means Cavendish is a no-go for us' says American team boss.

Evenepoel keeps control of the chaos as fight for third unfurls in final of stage 17 on Wednesday.

Texan is caught by chasers with just over a kilometer to go on stage 17.

Mas couldn't gap Remco Evenepoel on stage 17 on Wednesday but makes it his mission to keep trying all the way to Madrid.

Colombian completes hat trick of grand tour stages.

The Slovenian didn't start stage 17 after crashing heavily during the stage 16 finale.

‘It’s a loss for the race and a pity for him’.

The loss of Roglič from the race will put a dent in the GC battle but there are still plenty of twists in the tale to be had before Madrid.

Lotto Soudal has seen half its team go home due to COVID-19 positives.

Slovenian leaves the race having sat in second overall.

'I know that Adam has to do his job but Remco punctured and that's it,' says a team spokesperson before the TV commentator takes it back in a video message.

The Slovenian hits the deck during a sprint for the line after forcing a breakaway in the final kilometers.

Remco Evenepoel suffers late mechanical but holds overall lead.

The Belgian is on course to become Belgium's first grand tour winner in over 40 years but he's still got a week of tricky stages to conquer.

Third week of Vuelta to climax in stage 20 ripsnorter suited for attacks and ambush as time ticks against Roglič and Mas.

Teams like Movistar and Israel Premier Tech are fighting for their WorldTour futures.

Tossato on Vuelta rookies: 'We have the whole team working to help these guys. They are the future of the team.'

Evenepoel keeps playing it smart, letting his rivals take a little while he doesn't give up a lot.

American rider off the front of the race for more than 50 kilometers in another big ride during this Vuelta.

Dutch rider fends off everyone to win 'queen stage' and punch into the top-10.

The Movistar captain gains time on direct podium rivals as his confidence grows.

Evenepoel suffers but doesn't splinter as Primož Roglič and Enric Mas make gains and time gaps condense.

Evenepoel loses time to his main rivals for second consecutive stage.

Jumbo-Visma sets up Roglič for attack: 'We didn't expect Remco to cede time today.'

GC pack will look to exploit any weakness in Remco Evenepoel on relentless 2,500m summit finish of stage 15.

Quick Step's Ilan Van Wilder: 'No need to panic. Remco didn't lose 15 minutes.'

Ecuadorian climber wins on perfectly timed winning attack at La Pandera.

Roglič uncorks sizzling acceleration in final four kilometers of stage 14 to gap Evenepoel and loosen Belgian's grip on red.

Carapaz holds on from the breakaway as Roglič gains 48 seconds on the red jersey.

Vuelta race leader says he's not reading the Belgian papers as he heads into decisive GC weekend.

Froome lost the 2016 Vuelta after a raid to Formigal, but delivered a stunning reversal to win the 2018 Giro d'Italia.

Back-to-back climbing stages present opportunity and danger for Vuelta GC favorites.

Steep pitches and jagged profile of La Pandera mark the first of two consecutive summit finishes of crucial weekend in southern Spain.

After a rough spring, a victory would have come in handy for the 28-year-old.

Dane comes through for win after three second places: 'It was up to me to deliver it in the end.'

The Dane extends his lead in the green jersey competition.

Evenepoel says Juan Ayuso's presence in the Vuelta is 'risky' and vows to keep distance from Spanish rider who is infected with COVID-19.

Two summit finishes in two days offer Primož Roglič and Enric Mas the opportunity to try to rip red from Remco Evenepoel.

Two-time champ says Vuelta is Evenepoel's to lose going into decisive weekend.

UAE Team Emirates reports that Ayuso's viral level is low enough that it presents a 'low risk of infectivity.'

Who are Evenepoel's remaining teammates, and does squad strength even matter when Remco is running riot?

GC riders need to remain vigilant after two high-profile crashes in recent stages.

Primož Roglič on staying close: 'Hopefully I can improve a bit.'

Racing with a bloodied knee and a torn jersey, the Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl rider brushed off a potentially dangerous spill to defend red.

Race leader vents at race commissaire after sliding out on corner.

Ineos Grenadiers rider attacks from the breakaway to take the stage win with Wilco Kelderman claiming second.

Retiring star vows to help Enric Mas push for the final podium.

It appeared the Vuelta race leader was not seriously injured and he chased back to the main GC group.

Boy van Poppel and Santiago Buitrago the latest to leave due to the virus.

Rate of positives close to double that of the Tour de France.

Peñas Blancas could be another opportunity for the breakaway but there are some gains to be made by the GC riders, too.

Frenchman to undergo further scans on Thursday but initial assessment offers hope.

Evenepoel hit a pre-Vuelta training camp in Calpe to get used to Spain's summer heat and humidity.

World champion's exit leaves Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl down to six riders to defend red.

The peloton sizzles in the heat of southern Spain.

Evenepoel is in pole position to become Belgium's first grand tour winner since Johan De Muynck won the Giro d'Italia in 1978.

Race leader Remco Evenepoel loses a key helper after world champion transported away in an ambulance.

McNulty on bad luck: 'It's been a really good season. it's hard now, but I hope to get back to winning soon.'

As was the case in the Tour de France, Dutchman again gets unexpected opportunity.

Bora-Hansgrohe rider says he has 'no way of knowing' how he got infected but describes being able to smell the breath of fans as the peloton rides by.

The BikeExchange-Jayco rider is the 16th to leave with COVID-19 since the race began.

Yates climbs into fifth overall while Craddock hits his second top-10 of the 2022 Vuelta.

Ineos Grenadiers gets three into top 10 in stage 10 time trial after strong showing in Alicante.

With his first career grand tour stage win in the bag, Evenepoel and Quick-Step turn their attention to finishing off the 2022 Vuelta.

Three-time defending champion moves up, but cedes 48 seconds and drops to 2:41 back.

The Belgian expands his lead at the top of the overall classification.

The Irishman pulled out of the Spanish grand tour ahead of his time trial start.

Colombian climber struggling to meet expectations: 'I feel like I let the team down.'

Vuelta a Hoody: Putting Evenepoel’s stunning performance into context.

So far, 14 riders have abandoned the Vuelta a España after catching COVID.

'I’m just taking it one day at a time and if I can make it to Madrid that would feel like an awesome achievement,' says grand tour debutant.

Here's how to watch the race for the red jersey from a desktop computer, handheld or mobile device, TV, or smart streaming app.

Riders inside the top-10 will be aiming to limit their losses and then hope the Belgian cracks later in the race.

UAE Team Emirates pairing of João Almeida and Juan Ayuso say Remco Evenepoel is 'almost unbeatable' at the moment but there's a lot more to come at the Vuelta.