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 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 2: Sam Bennett blasts back in big bunch sprint

Irishman roars back to the top to end frustrating period.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Jake Stewart making grand tour debut with good legs and confidence

Fresh off his first pro win, the Groupama-FDJ youngster is a potential outsider for punchy sprint finishes.


3 years ago

Remco Evenepoel reflects on Vuelta a España opener: ‘It was about limiting our losses’

Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl leader happy with third-place TTT start and has say on using the Specialized TT5 head sock helmet.


3 years ago

Doing the Vuelta a España with 24 hours’ notice: Floris De Tier’s race from Tour of Denmark to the Netherlands

Planes, bikes and automobiles for last-minute Alpecin-Deceuninck replacement: 'I won’t forget this moment for the rest of my life'


3 years ago

Arkéa-Samsic director: ‘No idea’ where tramadol in Nairo Quintana case came from

French team waiting for clarification in Quintana case before making a judgement.


3 years ago

Commentary: Why the Vuelta a España is the best grand tour of the year

Vuelta a Hoody: There's a sense of anarchy this month that will only reconfirm La Vuelta as the season's most entertaining race.


3 years ago

Simon Yates relies on ‘blind faith’ as wet roads dampen Vuelta a España start for BikeExchange

Yates finishes 31 seconds back in Vuelta team time trial as director rues unfavorable conditions for BikeExchange's start.


3 years ago

Rod Ellingworth happy with strong Vuelta a España start for Richard Carapaz

Ineos Grenadiers deputy principal calls their Vuelta TTT a "bloody good ride" while white jersey wearer Hayter reflects on grand tour debut.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Jumbo-Visma tears to TTT triumph to set tone on Primož Roglic title defense

Jumbo-Visma tops Ineos Grenadiers and Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl in Utrecht opener, with Robert Gesink scoring the first red jersey.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Hugh Carthy aims for top 5

The 2020 Vuelta podium finisher looks to end season on a high after so-so season.


3 years ago

Four North Americans to light up the Vuelta a España: Stage-hunters and podium dreamers

Though it's a thinner number compared to the Tour de France, the North Americans will be at the sharp end of the action.


3 years ago

Is Thymen Arensman the real deal? Dutch GC promise steps into leader’s shoes at Vuelta a España

Arensman embarks on 'voyage of discovery' with first full grand tour leadership role.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 1 preview: Rain could shape result of Utrecht team time trial

Jumbo-Visma lines up as favorites in evening opener that might come down to balance between speed and safety.


3 years ago

Michael Woods loves the Vuelta a España, but can he turn that into GC success?

The Canadian has a lot of promise as a grand tour rider, but he's only once made it into the top 10.


3 years ago

Gino Mäder to donate money to environmental charities for every rider he beats in 2022

The Swiss will donate 1 CHF to charity for every rider he beats this season. So far he's beat over 3,000 and he's got the Vuelta a España next.


3 years ago

Commentary: Can Sam Bennett salvage his season at the Vuelta a España?

It’s a question of identity as the Irishman looks to ‘find himself’ and return to the top step of the podium.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Movistar to wear special jerseys to honor Alejandro Valverde

Movistar will change its team kit from blue to white during the Vuelta a España to honor Valverde in his final grand tour.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Starting times for team time trial

Burgos-BH starts first and Jumbo-Visma is last off the ramp to open the 2022 Vuelta.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Mikel Landa plays down chance of finding miracle form

'I would like to be competitive, but this time I don't arrive in the same form,' says Bahrain-Victorious rider.


3 years ago

Commentary: Is Primož Roglič pushing himself too far at Vuelta a España after Tour de France injuries?

The Slovenian is preparing for a bid to take his fourth Vuelta just weeks after breaking two vertebrae.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Brandon McNulty granted greater freedom than at Tour de France

'I want to compete in the grand tour game one day, whenever it comes,' says American rider.


3 years ago

Ben O’Connor: Finishing on Vuelta a España podium is the dream scenario

Recovered from his Tour injuries and COVID-19, Australian wants to go on the attack and complete grand tour stage win trilogy in Spain.


3 years ago

7 riders with a point to prove at the Vuelta a España

It's the last grand tour of 2022 and for a number of reasons these riders will be hoping to leave their mark on the race.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Alejandro Valverde draws curtains with stage win ambitions

Enric Mas taking it 'day by day' as Valverde fires the 'last bullet' in Vuelta farewell.


3 years ago

Primož Roglič: ‘I’m ready’ for Vuelta a España defense

Jumbo-Visma favorite reflects on injury discomfort, Remco Evenepoel threat and how he got over Tour de France disappointment.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Simon Yates warns it ‘would be silly’ to count out Remco Evenepoel

After a knee injury took Yates out of the Giro d'Italia, he returns to the Vuelta for the first time since winning in 2018 with every intention of winning again.


3 years ago

Chris Froome: Relegation battle won’t impact Israel-Premier Tech tactics at Vuelta a España

Froome says the first week of the Vuelta will be about survival before he targets stages later in the race.


3 years ago

‘I’ve not been feeling great’: João Almeida downplays Vuelta a España form

Portuguese captain uncertain after sub-optimal preparation, while talented teenage teammate Juan Ayuso looks to enjoy debut grand tour.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Esteban Chaves, Hugh Carthy, and Rigoberto Urán lead EF Education-EasyPost

American team brings a three-pronged attack into the final grand tour of the season.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: No Jack Haig as Bahrain Victorious brings mix of GC, stage-hunters

Mikel Landa and Gino Mäder headline the team's GC push to top its breakout 2021 performances.


3 years ago

How do riders recover from the Tour de France and train to be ready for the Vuelta a España?

Riders and trainers share the art and science behind recovering from a grand tour to be in top form again one month later.


3 years ago

A record six former winners to square off at Vuelta a España

The return of ex-champions Nibali, Froome, Valverde, Yates, Quintana, and Roglič marks a record for the Spanish grand tour.


3 years ago

Jai Hindley: We’ll let the road decide at the Vuelta a España, like the Giro

Hindley 'going into the unknown' at Vuelta and expects no problems finding GC balance with Bora-Hansgrohe teammates Kelderman and Higuita.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Analyzing the Ineos Grenadiers team

A mix of youth and experience for the British WorldTour team ahead of the final grand tour of the season.


3 years ago

Emmanuel Buchmann out of Vuelta a España with infection

The German rider will be replaced by Matteo Fabbro in Bora-Hansgrohe's lineup.


3 years ago

3 years ago

Quick-Step boss Patrick Lefevere: ‘I don’t pay Julian Alaphilippe to win world championships’

Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl chief expects Alaphilippe to be hunting for more than world championship form at the Vuelta a España.


3 years ago

Nairo Quintana hoping to ‘do a Geraint Thomas’ with Vuelta a España podium bid

Quintana hails Thomas' ride to the podium in the Tour de France as example of how cycling's elder statesmen can stand up to the 'youth boom.'


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: 5 key stages

The Vuelta a España is packed with difficult days throughout, including eight summit finishes and much more.


3 years ago

Julian Alaphilippe confirmed for stage-hunting extravaganza at Vuelta a España

Alaphilippe looking to salvage season at Spanish tour as Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl confirms climber crew to support Remco Evenepoel.


3 years ago

3 years ago

Jumbo-Visma gives Primož Roglič the green light for Vuelta a España

Sepp Kuss and Rohan Dennis make part of the Dutch team for the final grand tour of the season.


3 years ago

250 advertising banners, 550 team staff, one field hospital: Vuelta a España must-know numbers

Want to know some tasty bits of trivia about this year's Vuelta a España? We got you.


3 years ago

VN Archives – Return of the King: Contador wins a Vuelta battle that goes down to the wire

Andy Hood reports on Alberto Contador's 2012 Vuelta a España triumph, a race featuring then-emerging talents Chris Froome and Andrew Talansky.


3 years ago

Jumbo-Visma to decide on Primož Roglič’s Vuelta a España participation Monday

Three-time defending champion still not a certainty for 2022 Vuelta.


3 years ago

Evenepoel is a winner, he’s a killer, but his Vuelta a España hopes are a mystery, says Lefevere

'Julian Alaphilippe is a bit of a mystery this year. The whole season he has fought against bad luck,' Lefevere says of his world champion.


3 years ago

Analyzing Bora-Hansgrohe’s Vuelta a España lineup

The German squad brings a wealth of GC talent, including Giro winner Jai Hindley, and looks set to target sprints with Sam Bennett and Danny van Poppel.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Top 10 riders to watch

The Spanish grand tour is often the proving ground for future grand tour champions. Here's a look at who will be in the running for the red jersey.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Trek-Segafredo bringing top stage-hunters

Mads Pedersen and Juan Pedro López headline Vuelta squad focused on stages without forgetting the GC.


3 years ago

Simon Yates: ‘We are going to the Vuelta a España to win’

British climber leads Team BikeExchange alongside Kaden Groves.


3 years ago

An ice sock stuck in derailleur melts George Bennett’s GC hopes at Tour de l’Ain

Despite attacking in the final, a freak incident in Wednesday's decisive climbing stage cost Bennett a chance to win the overall.


3 years ago

2022 Vuelta a España teams

Names, quick facts, and the jerseys of the teams competing in the 2022 Vuelta a España.


3 years ago

João Almeida on Vuelta a España: ‘I’ll do everything I can but I’ll keep my feet on the ground’

'It’s sad that Tadej can’t go there as I would have had a lot of pleasure racing with him,' says UAE Team Emirates rider.


3 years ago

Remco Evenepoel says Tadej Pogačar is ‘still the best rider in the world’

Belgian defends Pogačar against suggestion that he 'cracked' during the Tour de France: 'What Tadej did is still incredible.'


3 years ago

COVID-19 cases won’t be automatically removed from Vuelta a España

Spanish grand tour adopting same COVID-19 rules applied during the Tour de France this summer.


3 years ago

Pedro Delgado laments lack of Spanish stars: ‘We need a new rider of reference’

Former Tour-winner Delgado says Spanish fans feel 'like orphans' as other nations dominate the Tour de France and Vuelta a España.


3 years ago

Luis Ángel Maté promises to plant a tree for every breakaway kilometer during Vuelta a España

Veteran Spanish pro wants to help reforest an area near his home and training grounds hit by wildfire last year.


3 years ago

BikeExchange-Jayco to keep pedal to the floor at Vuelta a España

After a wildly successful Tour de France with two stage victories, the Aussie team wants to keep the party going at the Vuelta.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Mikel Landa downplays podium hopes

Spanish GC star finally put a series of grand tour setbacks and close calls to bed with third at the 2022 Giro d'Italia.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España preview: Fireworks assured with world-class start list

This year's edition of the Spanish grand tour lives up to its climber's reputation with no less than eight summit finishes.


3 years ago

Pavel Sivakov: I’d be up for Vuelta a España GC challenge

French rider back in the mix after taking first GC win since 2019 at Vuelta a Burgos.


3 years ago

Primož Roglič back on bike as Jumbo-Visma mulls Vuelta a España strategy

Sepp Kuss slated to start Spanish tour as Jumbo-Visma keeps options open: 'If Roglič is not there, it will totally change the approach.'


3 years ago

Patrick Lefevere says Remco Evenepoel is ‘completely different rider’ from last year’s Giro d’Italia

Lighter and more experienced, Evenepoel looking better than ever ahead of Vuelta a España debut.


3 years ago

Egan Bernal not racing Burgos and the Vuelta a España remains uncertain

Speculation about Bernal's comeback has been building since Bernal returned to Europe last month and joined his teammates on a high-altitude training camp in Andorra.


3 years ago

Primož Roglič still ‘wait-and-see’ if he can defend Vuelta a España title

Tadej Pogačar unconfirmed, but Jai Hindley, Remco Evenepoel, Richard Carapaz, Vincenzo Nibali, Alejandro Valverde and Mikel Landa all set for Spanish grand tour.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España to award special leaders jerseys for Dutch stages

The 2022 Spanish grand tour opens with three stages in the Netherlands.


4 years ago

Barcelona to host start of 2023 Vuelta a España

Spanish grand tour confirms that Barcelona will host the start of the 2023 edition.


4 years ago

Enric Mas puts Vuelta a España victory on to-do list for 2022

Spanish star looks to bring Movistar victory on home roads as he takes full leadership after exit of Miguel Ángel López.


4 years ago

Climb-heavy 2022 Vuelta a España route to start in Holland

The 77th edition of the Spanish grand tour will run from August 19 to September 11.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España likely to see five new summit finales in 2022

The official route for the 2022 edition will be revealed Thursday evening in Spain, and event organizers promise to live up to expectations of a climb-heavy course.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: 5 moments that made the race

From Primož Roglič and Egan Bernal going on the attack to Miguel Ángel López's dramatic departure from the race, these are the moments that made the 2021 Vuelta a España.


4 years ago

Kiel Reijnen Vuelta Video Diary: The painful decision to abandon

In his final Vuelta video diary, Kiel Reijnen takes us inside his difficult decision to abandon the race, after injuries from a crash hampered his body in week 3.


4 years ago

VeloNews Podcast: Movistar vs. Miguel Ángel López; Lauren Stephens interview

This week we discuss the war of words between Movistar and Miguel Ángel López, and hear from Lauren Stephens on overcoming setbacks.


4 years ago

How Óscar Pereiro set the trap that caught out Miguel Ángel López and changed the Vuelta a España

2006 Tour de France winner designed the climb-riddled finale that shook up the GC and provoked an angry López to quit the Vuelta.


4 years ago

Fallout for Miguel Ángel López could be costly as Movistar might reconsider contract extension

Movistar teammate Imanol Erviti said 'it was impossible' to convince López to try to finish the stage Saturday, while a Colombian senator blames Movistar.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Jack Haig and Gino Mäder shine for Bahrain-Victorious in wake of Mikel Landa fade

Podium place boosts Haig's season after Tour de France crash and missed Olympics, while Mäder takes breakthrough grand tour performance with fifth.


4 years ago

Eusebio Unzué said there was ‘no way’ to convince Miguel Ángel López to carry on

Veteran manager said he's 'never seen anything like it' in his 40-year career after López abandoned the 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.