Vuelta a España 2025

'We will not put one of our own teammates in a less good situation': Did that happen Tuesday?

Can Sepp Kuss defend on one more mountain-top finish after being dropped by his teammates two days in a row?

American climber cedes time to Jumbo-Visma teammate but downplays tension inside team bus: 'The strongest will win.'

Kuss retains red jersey but loses time to both Vingegaard and Roglič as Jumbo-Visma's leadership strategy looks in tension.

Soudal Quick-Step's coach reveals the unique factors that allow Evenepoel to blow away his rivals with extra-aero attacks.

Former teammate hopes a Kuss win at the Vuelta a España will inspire more children in the US to take up riding.

Can Sepp Kuss hang on to win? Will Jumbo-Visma sweep all three grand tours? Tension is building going into the home stretch.

The Angliru has only featured in the Vuelta nine times total since its first appearance in 1999, but has become one of the most iconic climbs in the event.

The 2018 Tour de France winner also faced a similar scenario with Chris Froome: 'Vingegaard didn't come here to ride around, did he? Same with Primož.'

Jumbo-Visma coach reveals how Kuss balanced recovery and rebuild to blaze through Giro, Tour, Vuelta in one season.

Costa gets the better of Kämna and Buitrago in cagey final, no worries for Jumbo-Visma in final stage before rest day.

Enric Mas, Mikel Landa hint at joining forces to pull the brakes on the Kuss-Roglič-Vingegaard freight train.

The American climber picked up useful lessons from Vingegaard and Roglič that he is applying to his historic Vuelta bid.

After crushing losses, Evenepoel vows to arrive to Madrid with something to prove: 'A three-week stage race improves your base.'

Climb and descent close to the finish could platform opportunistic attacks.

Evenepoel drops Bardet in summit finish for emotional victory, Kuss retains red as classification battle simmers.

Sepp Kuss and Team Jumbo-Visma put a stranglehold on the peloton showing their dominance on Stage 13 of the Vuelta a España.

Vingegaard, Kuss, Roglič decimated the Vuelta a España in the Pyrenees – we look at the numbers behind their rides.

The elimination of Remco Evenepoel clears the way for a Jumbo-Visma podium sweep in Madrid. The only question now is if Sepp Kuss can hold on.

GC losses clear way for Sepp Kuss and Jumbo-Visma podium sweep: 'When we heard he was in trouble, we upped the pace.'

Jumbo-Visma lands devastating blow with 1-2-3 on the Tourmalet that locks out GC podium, Evenepoel drops inside first 50km of multi-mountain stage.

The latest lieutenant to seek grand tour glory.

The most dangerous rival to Sepp Kuss lost 1:20 over the first of three major climbs in the Pyrénées.

Evenepoel hinted at partnership with Soler, Almeida, Ayuso – but UAE Emirates could prove just as much an enemy as a friend.

Compatriots excited to see Kuss riding in red with a shot at overall victory.

Roglic inches closer to Evenepoel on eve of dramatic showdown.

Cross-border climbing challenge with another summit finish.

Green jersey Groves just misses out on third stage win after mishap close to line.

Vuelta a España race leader was fine with GC detente: 'That was a little weird, but I'm not going to complain.'

Wind could play a role, with echelons a possibility.

Tour de France signature climb likely to play a key role in shaping race.

The American defends red after a relatively routine day in the saddle: 'We were happy to let the group go for the stage win.'

Like many in his generation, the former US champ laments the domestic racing scene: 'I’d like to see a comeback of some of those races.'

The defending Vuelta a España champion vows to keep attacking: 'I'm surprised by his great finish.'

Five-time Tour de France winner says the key for Kuss will be his mental fortitude: 'To be a leader, you have to be mentally very strong as well.'

Colorado climber sounding more confident in his chances to become first US winner of the Vuelta a España in 10 years: 'I have to believe in myself.'

Kuss delivers time trial of his career to retain GC lead, Evenepoel gains time on all other classification rivals, moves to 1:09 back overall.

Welsh veteran may be facing a difficult end to his GC career at Spanish tour as Ineos Grenadiers tilts toward a new era.

Punchy climbers to shine in difficult finale as Sepp Kuss carries red jersey into week two.

Tour-Giro winner Egan Bernal says rivals are making a mistake if they overlook the Colorado climber: 'Kuss has the level to fight for the overall, that's obvious.'

Crunching the numbers shows that Kuss faces ultimate 'race of truth' Tuesday in quest to keep red from Evenepoel's shoulders.

Team DSM-Firmenich rider Romain Bardet calls for change and says it is 'karma' for using flight transfers at grand tours.

Colorado climber is the last rider down the start ramp as the race leader at 17h02 CET.

The only individual time trial will be crucial for Sepp Kuss and his bid to defend the red leader's jersey.

More controversy at the Spanish grand tour after officials take the GC times with 2km to go on Sunday's summit finale.

What's it like to lead a grand tour? Here's how the Colorado climber celebrated his first racing day in his historic leader's jersey.

Kämna punches out of breakaway for solo summit victory, Kuss retains GC lead as mud on road forces neutralization of the closing 2km.

Michael Storer on 20-year-old teammate's breakout Vuelta: 'He has been riding above expectations, way, way above, so no regrets.'

'This Vuelta still has a long way to go': Evenepoel has so far been resilient against Kuss, Roglič, Vingegaard – how long can he last?

Colorado climber dons first US elite men's leader’s jersey since Chris Horner won the 2013 Vuelta a España. Will he be next?

Defending champ left fuming after crowd noise blocks radio comms that would have clarified racing situation.

Kuss claims career-first grand tour GC leader's jersey, Evenepoel resilient under Jumbo-Visma pressure but misses sprint victory.

The lumpy profile could see breakaway riders taking their chances before going into Monday's rest day.

Rising Dutch GC racer loses tooth, receives facial stitches as Ineos Grenadiers reels from tough opening week of racing.

Only one American has ever won the Spanish grand tour: Can the Colorado climber press his advantage all the way to Madrid?

The British powerhouse lost its second rider of this Vuelta a España: 'It’s just bike racing isn’t it, it’s a risky sport.'

The Colorado climber avoids late-stage traps to roll into Saturday's uphill finale still second overall.

Evenepoel, Jumbo-Visma, UAE Emirates' GC racers cruise through sprinter stage, Ineos Grenadiers loses Arensman to crash.

The 98-year-old had a career that lasted from the end of World War ll into the 50s, riding 22 grand tours.

Roglič, Vingegaard, Evenepoel et al expected to be back in the spotlight Saturday – unless the breakaway beats them to it.

Stage 6 saw mayhem in the race for the maillot rojo – we pick apart what it means for the key players in the stages to come.

Son of mountain bike legend Miguel Martinez, he is now the youngest rider to lead the Vuelta a España.

Colorado climbing ace high-fives fans and celebrates victory as he comes within seconds of claiming the overall lead at the Spanish grand tour.

Primož Roglič and Jonas Vingegaard drop Remco Evenepoel on final climb as Belgian loses 32 seconds to duo.

'This stage could well mark the first notable differences in the general classification.”

Six more seconds in his pocket might come in handy with the second major climbing stage on tap at Javalambre on Thursday.

Australian takes second win in a row, Remco Evenepoel adds seconds to his lead in bonus sprint.

The Colombian remains without a team after Arkéa-Samsic dropped him for using the painkiller tramadol last year.

Aussie team loses one to a crash and another to a stomach bug, with fears that more could lose pace.

Things cool down a bit following the GC fireworks with a transition that could see the sprinters have another chance.

20-year-old grand tour rookie stunned in the Vuelta's opening summit finish and is promising a lot more to come.

Primož Roglič and Jonas Vingegaard biding time after bizarre and rollicking Vuelta a España opening: 'It could have been a lot worse.'

Another chance for the sprinters, if a breakaway doesn't spoil the party.

After a relatively calm day in the bunch, the Belgian won't be letting the leader's jersey ride away without a price.

Spanish authorities arrest four protestors, share video of crazy contraption that would have derailed Monday's third stage.

A two-rider pile-up in the final meters of the stage almost scuppered the Australian's chances.

Geraint Thomas 'legless' in first summit finish, Thymen Arensman loses time as team scrambles to fill GC void for 2024.

Improving weather should ease tension after an uneven and sometimes bizarre start to the 2023 edition.

An opportunity for the sprinters on the streets of Tarragona.

Footage showed the Belgian colliding with someone as they stepped in front of him shortly after the finish.