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

15 hours ago

Coolers in a Hotel Parking Lot: Protests Canceled Final Podium at Vuelta, So Riders Improvised Their Own

Riders end protest-ravaged Vuelta on their terms with improvised podium in a hotel parking lot: 'A pity that such a moment of eternity was taken from us.'


1 day ago

‘Cycling is Vulnerable’: What the Vuelta a España Protests Mean for Pro Racing

'No one thought we'd make it to Madrid:' With the 2026 Tour de France opening in Spain and IPT’s WorldTour return looming, anxiety shifts to next season.


2 days ago

‘Gives Me Confidence I Could Win a Grand Tour’: Can Pidcock Balance GC, Classics, ‘Cross, and MTB?

Pidcock's coach cracked the GC code to deliver a breakout Vuelta podium finish for the multi-discipine star. But now the Brit might face some tough choices.


2 days ago

2025 Vuelta a España Final Standings: Visma Wins 2nd Grand Tour of Season

Pidcock and Riccitello big GC surprises while UAE racks up 7 stage victories and 2nd with Almeida in protest-marred Spanish grand tour.


2 days ago

‘Jonas Can Be Even Better in 2026’: Vuelta Win Sees Vingegaard Back on Top

Although Visma DS Niermann admits Jonas Vingegaard has been better, ending a two-year Grand Tour drought was important for the Dane


2 days ago

Vuelta a España Final Stage, Podium Ceremony Canceled after Protesters Block Madrid Circuit

Vuelta is forced to a premature end as protesters flood onto the finishing circuit.


3 days ago

Vuelta a España Stage 20 Full Results and Standings: Sepp Kuss 2nd in Final Mountain Skirmish

Full stage results and standings from stage 20 at the Vuelta a España: Kuss climbs to second on Bola del Mundo and will finish 7th in Madrid.


3 days ago

‘Biggest Performance of My Career’: Tom Pidcock Seals Podium at Vuelta a España

Tom Pidcock proves doubters wrong after going the distance to secure third place: 'I'm pretty proud of myself.'


3 days ago

Vuelta a España Stage 20: Jonas Vingegaard Buries Rivals on Bola del Mundo to Lock Up Victory

Jonas Vingegaard takes a big step towards his third grand tour success at the Bola del Mundo


3 days ago

‘White Jersey Was the Goal’: Riccitello Drops Pellizzari to Clinch Top 5, Young Rider on Brutal Bola del Mundo

Matthew Riccitello secures young rider's white jersey and top 5 going into Madrid to confirm his rise as America’s next GC star: 'I went into the stage with nothing to lose.'


4 days ago

Vuelta a España Stage 20 Preview: All Out for the Final Red Jersey

No holding back for the Vuelta GC riders as top 10 is finally settled in daunting mountain clash.


4 days ago

‘I Took a Few Seconds’: Psychological Edge for Jonas Vingegaard as Vital Vuelta Gc Battle Looms

Mads Pedersen confirms he allowed fellow Dane to gain time on Almeida at Vuelta a España.


4 days ago

Vuelta a España Stage 19 Results and Standings: The Lay of the Land Ahead of Final Mountain Brawl

Here are the full results and standings of the Vuelta a España after sprinters see their chances ahead of huge climbing stage on Saturday.


4 days ago

Vuelta a España Stage 19: Philipsen Pounds Uphill Sprint for Victory Hat-Trick, Pedersen Second

Vingegaard and his GC rivals finish together after echelon threats don't materialize in flat exposed stage at La Vuelta.


5 days ago

Vuelta a España Stage 18 Results: Pidcock, Riccitello Pass Crucial Time Trial Test

Here are the full results and standings after Ganna rules 12km time trial in stage 18 of the 2025 Vuelta a España.


5 days ago

Vuelta a España Stage 18: Almeida Steals Seconds from Vingegaard as Ganna Blazes Raging Fast TT

Vingegaard loses 10 seconds to Almeida in GC fight, Pidcock fends off Red Bull's TT threat, Riccitello moves up to sixth in 12km quad-crusher.


6 days ago

‘I Probably Would Have Won 5 Grand Tours Without Pogačar’: Vingegaard Racing to Prove He’s World No. 2 at Vuelta

Vingegaard tells MARCA victories at the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España would be nice, but he can live without: 'I'm happy with what I've already achieved.'


6 days ago

Almeida Running Out of Road as Vuelta Cuts TT by Half

Joao Almeida and Jonas Vingegaard both falter on penultimate summit finish of race in energy shift.


6 days ago

Vuelta a España Stage 18 Preview: Time for the TT Specialists

Stage 18 preview of the 2025 Vuelta a España. Here's what to expect, as well as the route, distance, stage type, and more.


6 days ago

Vuelta a España Stage 17 Full Results and Standings: 3 Americans in Top 10

Full stage results and standings from stage 17 at the Vuelta a España: Riccitello climbs with the GC elite in key mountain stage.


6 days ago

Vuelta a España Stage 17: Budding Star Pellizzari Delivers Breakout Win, Riccitello Climbs with Best

Vinegaard and Almeida show fatigue on stage 17 of Vuelta a España, Pidcock defends third in grueling summit finale hammered by strong winds.


7 days ago

‘That Should Not Happen’: Vingegaard Vents Frustration, Plugge Cautions Vuelta Protests Impacting GC

Visma boss Richard Plugge expresses growing safety concerns amid Vuelta turmoil: 'That has an impact on the outcome.'


1 week ago

‘The Race Will Continue’: Vuelta a España Teeters on Edge of Chaos After Another Day of Mayhem

The scale of ongoing protests at the Vuelta that are targeting the Israel-Premier Tech team and the larger war in Gaza is unprecedented in cycling history.


1 week ago

Vuelta a España Stage 17 Preview: Two Peaks but a Whole Lotta Strain

Stage 17 preview of the 2025 Vuelta a España. Here's what to expect, as well as the route, distance, stage type, and more.


1 week ago

Vuelta a España Stage 16 Results: Pidcock Defends Podium, Bernal Moves Up in Another Day of Mayhem

Full results and standings as chase for third on the podium intensifies after stage 16 of Vuelta shortened by protest chaos.


1 week ago

Vuelta Power Analysis: Almeida’s Career Performance on the Angliru

We dive into the power numbers of João Almeida and Jonas Vingegaard on the hardest climb of the Vuelta.


1 week ago

Vuelta a España Stage 16: Resurgent Bernal Outkicks Landa after Protests Provoke Late-Race Chaos

Mob of demonstors force final climb to be scapped, Bernal scores biggest win since horror crash, Vingegaard retains red in another disrupted final.


1 week ago

With Road Worlds Too Steep, Jasper Philipsen Weighs Shot at Gravel World Title

With a climb-heavy road worlds course, Jasper Philipsen could be the latest European road star to target the UCI Gravel World Championships.


1 week ago

‘Not Easy Under These Circumstances’: America’s Next GC Star Riccitello Holds Tough Despite Vuelta Protest Chaos

'The white jersey is a target:' Rising grand tour star Riccitello determined to finish protest-riddled Vuelta with breakout top 10.


1 week ago

Vuelta a España Stage 16 Preview: Another Rude Awakening After a Rest Day

Stage 16 preview of the 2025 Vuelta a España. Here's what to expect, as well as the route, distance, stage type, and more.


1 week ago

Will the Vuelta a España Even Make it To Madrid? The Big Storylines for Week 3

Week 3 drama: Vingegaard’s lead is slim, Almeida’s growing, Pidcock fights for the podium, Kuss is back and Madrid isn’t a guarantee.


1 week ago

Romo Crashes in Another Protest-Marred Day at Vuelta a España, Officials Deny Reports Race Will End Early

BREAKING: Police brace for protests all the way to Madrid and Vuelta officials deny reports the race will end Saturday.


1 week ago

Vuelta a España Stage 15 Results and Standings: Sheffield Crashes on Final Corner, Protester Knocks Over 2

American Sheffield slips out to miss shot at win, protester knocks over two riders in the chasing group with about 55km to go.


1 week ago

Vuelta a España Stage 15: A Stomping Mads Pedersen Finally Gets His Stage Win

Pedersen wins from the day’s long-distance break on stage 15 and solidifies his grip on the Vuelta a España green jersey.


1 week ago

Vuelta a España Stage 15 Preview: Week 2 Wraps Up with Big Chance for Breakaway

Stage 15 preview of the 2025 Vuelta a España. Here's what to expect, as well as the route, distance, stage type, and more.


1 week ago

Vuelta a España Stage 14 Results and Standings: 3 Americans in Top 10

UAE Emirates-XRG has won 50 percent of all stages contested so far in this Vuelta a España and Matteo Jorgenson nudged back into the top 10.


1 week ago

Israel-Premier Tech to Race in Non-Branded Jersey as Debate Divides Vuelta a España

Worried by protests, squad embraces more discrete look in the Vuelta a España as the race heads towards its final week.


1 week ago

Vuelta a España Stage 14: Soler Takes Yet Another Win for UAE, Vingegaard Edges Out Almeida for Second

Jonas Vingegaard wins tight sprint to the line as he, João Almeida and Jai Hindley drop other GC riders.


2 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 14: A Very Testing Finale for Tiring Riders

Stage 14 preview of the 2025 Vuelta a España. Here's what to expect, as well as the route, distance, stage type, and more.


2 weeks ago

Is the Vuelta Now a Two Horse Race? ‘Now I Have to Focus More on João Rather than the Other Guys’

Jonas Vingegaard sees João Almeida as the most obvious rival, rues missed chance on Angliru.


2 weeks ago

Americans Riccitello, Kuss Climb into Top 10 After Lighting Up Angliru at Vuelta

'I love these steep climbs': Kuss and Riccitello blaze up the GC after lighting up the Vuelta's hardest climb.


2 weeks ago

Pidcock Survives Angliru to Keep Vuelta Podium Dream Alive: ‘I’ve Set Many Records This Year’

‘I didn’t lose too much time’: Pidcock fights to defend third overall on Spain's most feared climb, but Hindley poses a new threat in fourth.


2 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 13: João Almedia Puts in Inspired Ride to Win Atop Angliru

Career best ride by Almeida who beats Jonas Vingegaard to the line after dropping all the other Vuelta GC challengers.


2 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 13 Results: Angliru Shows No Mercy as Big Names Suffer in GC Shakeup

Here are all the results and standings from stage 13 of the Vuelta a España as Pidcock, Ciccone, Jorgenson lose time in Asturian climbing showdown.


2 weeks ago

Sepp Kuss Returns to the Mountain That Crowned Him Vuelta King: ‘I’d Love to Win on Angliru’

Two years after the Angliru made him a Vuelta winner, Kuss is back to ride for Vingegaard: 'There's nowhere to hide.'


2 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 12 Results: Vingegaard and GC Rivals Take Pause Before Climbing Storm

Here are the full results and standings after breakaway superstars rule stage 12 of the Vuelta a España.


2 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 12: Ayuso Buries Breakaway Rival Romo in Two-Up Sprint

Ayuso wins for a second time at this Vuelta and takes UAE's victory-tally to 5; no action in GC ahead of two huge days in Asturias.


2 weeks ago

Inside the Vuelta a España Protests: ‘All it Takes is 1 Person To Do Something Crazy’

Protesters turned out again and the peloton is on edge: 'There's a lot of uncertainty and no one knows how to best handle it.'


2 weeks ago

How Hard Is the Angliru? The ‘Inhumane’ Climb of the Vuelta Will Destroy Legs but Might Not Devastate GC

Unpacking the wild gradients and unrelenting pain of the extra-steep Angliru ahead of its return to the Vuelta on Friday's stage 13.


2 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 12 Preview: An Undulating Day with Two Key Launching Pads

Stage 10 preview of the 2025 Vuelta a España. Here's what to expect, as well as the route, distance, stage type, and more.


2 weeks ago

2 weeks ago

Israel-Premier Tech to Stay in Vuelta a España Despite Pressure

Vuelta officials say they have their hands tied but are urging Israel-Premier Tech to leave the race: 'They are not making it easier for the safety of everyone else.'


2 weeks ago

Pidcock Slams Vuelta Protest Chaos: ‘Putting Us in Danger Isn’t Going to Help Your Cause’

'It's disappointing. I think I had a good chance to win:' Pidcock frustrated at missing chance on Vuelta win after protesters force neutralization of finale.


2 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 11: Stage Annulled Due to Protests, Vingegaard and Pidcock Gain Time

Tom Pidcock drops Jonas Vingegaard and other key GC riders on the final climb of disrupted Vuelta stage.


2 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 11 Results: What Are the Standings after Dramatic Race Neutralization?

Full results and standings of stage 11 of Vuelta a España 2025 as Pidcock throws haymakers in stage derailed by 'incidents at the finish line.'


2 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 11 Preview: A Field Day for the Most Explosive Riders

Stage 11 preview of the 2025 Vuelta a España. Here's what to expect, as well as the route, distance, stage type, and more.


2 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 10 Results: Vingegaard Returns to Red in Entry to Brutal Second Week

Full results and standings after stage 10 of the Vuelta as Træen cedes GC lead on Belagua summit finish.


2 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 10: Vine Makes it 4 for Team UAE, Træen Loses Red in Mountaintop Brawl

Vingegaard moves back into red jersey after Ayuso launches Almeida to a series of attacks on climb to Belagua.


2 weeks ago

Ayuso Slams UAE Team Management After Blockbuster Divorce: ‘It’s Been a Dictatorship’

Controversial Spaniard Ayuso vows he won't abandon La Vuelta as team insists he will work: 'He will be with Almeida as much as possible.'


2 weeks ago

Ayuso and UAE Agree to Terminate Contract in Bombshell Split

The budding Spanish star was signed until 2028, but breaks the contract to find a new team that 'shares my same vision.'


2 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 10 Preview: Back in Action After the Rest Day, but Will a Big Name Falter?

Stage 10 preview of the 2025 Vuelta a España. Here's what to expect, as well as the route, distance, stage type, and more.


2 weeks ago

‘Pushing 5 More Minutes Makes No Sense’: Ayuso Sits Up (Again) at Vuelta

'I wouldn't have been there': Ayuso drops 21 minutes on Valdezcaray while UAE teammate João Almeida fought alone to limit the Vuelta GC losses.


2 weeks ago

‘I Got Help From 2 Visma Guys’: Træen Finds Surprise Allies to Keep Red at Vuelta a España

‘Maybe they didn’t want Jonas to have the jersey yet': Træen finds unexpected help to carry the leader's jersey into week 2 at Vuelta a España.


2 weeks ago

‘At That Moment I Decided to Go for It’: Impulsive Surge Sees Jonas Vingegaard Rip up Visma’s Game Plan

Vingegaard puts in his most dominant grand tour performance in years: ‘My legs felt super great’.


2 weeks ago

Almeida Stranded Without Help in Vuelta Crunch: ‘I Missed My Teammates Today’

Ciccone blows up after trying to follow Vingegaard acceleration: 'Jonas was too fast for me.'


2 weeks ago

‘Grow Some Balls’: Almeida Lashes Out as Pidcock Clings to His Wheel in Vuelta Chase

The British superstar kicks to second ahead of frustrated Almeida to prove GC credentials: 'This gives me confidence going into the hardest stages to come.'


2 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 9 Results

Jonas Vingegaard takes his second stage win and closes in on race lead of Torstein Træen.


2 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 9: Jonas Vingegaard Stomps on Rivals, Closes in on Race Lead

Torstein Træen keeps red jersey but advantage plummets, Almeida and Pidcock limit losses


2 weeks ago

Ben O’Connor Defends Low-Octane Vuelta Pace: ‘I Couldn’t Care Less What People Think’

Ben O’Connor pushes back at critics of Vuelta GC logjam: “No one has the right to comment on how we should race. Every day is full-on to win.”


2 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 9 Preview: A Big Chance for the Breakaway

Stage 9 preview of the 2025 Vuelta a España. Here's what to expect, as well as the route, distance, stage type, and more.


2 weeks ago

‘When I Heard Philipsen Scream I Know I Can’t Close This Door’: Viviani Relegated at Vuelta a España

Elia Viviani loses second place on stage 8 of the Vuelta, explains his actions in a social media post


2 weeks ago

Jorgenson on Why Visma is Playing the Long Game at Vuelta a España: ‘It’s a Safer Play’

'We'll have a different strategy in the second and third week': Visma is in no rush to crush the Vuelta a España.


2 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 8 Results: George Bennett Among 3 DNFs

Stage 8 Vuelta a España full results and standings: Jasper Philipsen takes messy bunch sprint in rare opportunity for the Vuelta fastmen.


2 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 8: Jasper Philipsen Lunges Home First in Tight, Chaotic Sprint

Another triumph for Alpecin-Deceuninck fastman Philipsen, who beat a later-relegated Viviani for the win on stage 8 of the Vuelta a España.


2 weeks ago

Tom Pidcock Bides His Time in Vuelta a España: ‘It’s Been Quite Uneventful So Far’

Pidcock is keeping his powder dry with the Vuelta's brutal second week looming: 'People are racing smart. Everybody knows what’s to come.'


3 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 8 Preview: The Sprinters Are Thrown a Bone

Stage 8 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

‘We Want to Save the Team’: Visma-Lease a Bike Takes a Guarded Approach Thus Far at Vuelta a España

Softly-softly approach shown by Vingegaard and his squad at the Vuelta contrasts with UAE’s all-out tactics


3 weeks ago

Hat-Trick Rampage Reveals How UAE is Filling the Pogačar Void at the Vuelta a España: ‘Relentless and Unstoppable’

Without the sure bet of Tadej Pogačar, the world No. 1 is finding new ways to win: 'It's better to chase wins and the GC than just one.'


3 weeks ago

Vuelta a España Stage 7 Results: Træen Defends Red Jersey from GC Bigs in Andorran Climbing Onslaught

Full results and standings from stage 7 of the Vuelta a España as Ayuso's gamble pays off for UAE Emirates' third win in three days.


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.


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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.