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Vuelta a España 2024

DATES: August 17 to September 8
STAGES: 21
REST DAYS: 2
START: Lisboa
FINISH: Madrid

Vuelta a España recent winners

  • 2023: Sepp Kuss (Jumbo-Visma)
  • 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)

Latest Vuelta a Espana News

6 months ago

5 Reasons Why the 2025 Vuelta a España Will Rock

From the Angliru and Bola del Mundo climbs, a start in Italy, and the likely return of Pogačar, what's not to love about La Vuelta 2025?


9 months ago

Ben O’Connor on Vuelta Breakout: ‘It’s Nice to Have the Feeling That You Can One Day Win a Grand Tour’

Australian rider to head to Jayco AlUla with heightened ambitions after dazzling Vuelta performance.


9 months ago

Power Analysis: How Primož Roglič Sealed His 4th Vuelta a España Victory

We dive into the power numbers of Primož Roglič, Pavel Sivakov, and more at La Vuelta a España.


9 months ago

‘Definitely Still a Lot of Things to Do’: Primož Roglič Sets Sights Higher after 4th Vuelta Victory

Vuelta a España winner Roglič will work with Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe to keep driving team standards upwards.


9 months ago

Breakouts, Busts, Thrills and Spills: Roglič Rules, But How Does the Vuelta Rate?

Tour de Hoody: From brutal heat to near-record attrition, a chaotic Vuelta delivered non-stop thrills, but missed out on a larger narrative to make it great.


9 months ago

What Happened to Sepp Kuss at the Vuelta a España? ‘He Didn’t Have the Level We Hoped For’

After brilliant 2023, Kuss and Visma-Lease a Bike leave the Vuelta a España wondering what could have been: 'It was a race of ups and downs.'


9 months ago

No Grand Tour Sweep, but UAE Wins Just About Everything Else at Vuelta: ‘We Didn’t Give Up’

UAE's haul included three stage wins, the King of the Mountains jersey, the most combative rider prize, the team classification victory, and a top-10.


9 months ago

Vuelta a España Stage 21: Record-Equaling Primož Roglič Seals Fourth GC Title, Küng Aces Time Trial

Stefan Küng wins first grand tour stage in final time trial as Ben O’Connor secures second overall ahead of Enric Mas.


9 months ago

‘Wave of Illness Swept Us Overnight’: Roglič Survives Final Climbs after Red Bull Teammates Abandon

Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe hit by illness, causing late scare for Roglič on final mountain stage.


9 months ago

Vuelta a España Stage 20: Eddie Dunbar Scoops Summit Victory as Primož Roglič Seals Lead

Roglič fends off all attacks from rivals on day of illness within his team.


9 months ago

Video: La Vuelta Time Trial Tech: 3D Printing for All and Keeping Cool

Shoddy pokes around the pits at the season's final grand tour to get a look at the latest time trial tech.


9 months ago

Untouchable: Primož Roglič on a Roll as Vuelta a España Nears Its Endgame

‘I’m happy with the way I am functioning’: Roglič uncorks his most dominant ride in three years to seize Vuelta lead.


9 months ago

Another 4th for Ben O’Connor? Race is on for Vuelta Podium Redemption

Twice finishing fourth in grand tours, can Aussie climber hold on for podium spot? 'Still two very important days.'


9 months ago

Vuelta a España Stage 19: Roglič Romps to Red Jersey and Stage Win

Ben O’Connor blows up on penultimate summit finish of race, with Roglič taking over at the top with two days to go.


9 months ago

‘Everything Went Bad Yesterday:’ Mikel Landa Breaks Down his Vuelta GC Meltdown

'I had a bad day and I paid for it:' Landa admits he didn't have great legs in GC debacle.


9 months ago

‘We Are All Tired’: Ben O’Connor’s Vuelta Run in Red Looks Doomed with Roglič Poised to Strike

Australian rider likely facing last day in Vuelta leader’s jersey Friday with big summit finish looming.


9 months ago

Who is Kern Pharma? Three Wins and Counting for Vuelta a España Giant-Killers

'This is a dream': A trio of stage wins and nine other top-10s through 18 stages slot the team's Vuelta among the best ever for a wild card team in modern grand tour racing history. 


9 months ago

Disaster for Mikel Landa: Vuelta Podium Hopes Unravel as Soudal Quick-Step Crosses Wires

Too little, too late: The gap was insurmountable by the time sport directors called Matteo Cattaneo out of winning breakaway to help.


9 months ago

Vuelta a España Stage 18: Urko Berrade Stuns Break to Win, Landa Cracks

Berrade lands third stage win for small Kern Pharma team as GC chaos costs Landa, Kuss and Yates time.


9 months ago

World Championship Dreams Dashed for Wout van Aert: ‘He Will Not Race Anymore This Season’

In-form Belgian star Van Aert forced to end 2024 campaign early after big crash in Vuelta a España this week.


9 months ago

‘We Were Racing on Fumes 15 Years Ago’: Thomas De Gendt Says Nutrition is Biggest Change as He Nears Career Farewell

Time running out for Thomas De Gendt and his final breakaway win at Vuelta a España: 'The legs have to cooperate too.'


9 months ago

Power Analysis: The Impossibly Close Vuelta a España GC Battle

We dive into the power numbers of Primož Roglič, Ben O’Connor, and more at La Vuelta a España.


9 months ago

Vuelta a España Stage 17: Kaden Groves Making Green Jersey His with Another Win

Long-range breakaway braves wet conditions at the Vuelta but is caught close to the end by late attack: 'Win number three is special.'


10 months ago

‘The Last Descent Was Super Dangerous:’ No Fractures for Wout van Aert, World Championships Uncertain

Van Aert returns home to recover from horrific Vuelta crash as Visma-Lease a Bike faces another setback: 'We feel for him.'


10 months ago

No Pogačar, No Third Grand Tour Win, but UAE Team Emirates Is Still Shining in Vuelta a España

Stage win for Marc Soler and mountains jersey for Jay Vine on Covadonga see the 'super team' refusing to give up after GC chances look slim.


10 months ago

O’Connor Fined $1,000 for Missing Podium After Defending Vuelta Lead by 5 Seconds

Despite another gutsy defense, Australian seems to accept that his chances of winning the Vuelta are diminishing by the day: 'I had no power.'


10 months ago

Vuelta a España Stage 16: Marc Soler Scorches to Covadonga Win, Brave O’Connor Clings to Lead

Ben O’Connor dropped on final climb but puts in huge fight to hold red jersey by several seconds.


10 months ago

‘Luck Has Not Been on Our Side:’ Van Aert’s Vuelta a España Ends in Heartbreak After Crashing Out

'It's very sad': Van Aert abandons the Vuelta after winning three stages and leading both the green points jersey and King of the Mountains competition.


10 months ago

O’Connor Braces for Covadonga Vuelta Showdown: ‘It’s a Very Important Day to Be Good’

A 20-second penalty to Primož Roglič gives Aussie an unexpected cushion in GC crunch-time: 'You can guarantee tomorrow he’ll go all-in to get it back.'


10 months ago

‘We Lost More Than We Won’: Roglič and His Quest for Historic 4th Vuelta Title in Peril After Costly Bike Change

Roglič rues Cuitu Negru time penalty as O'Connor proves stubbornly resilient in red jersey: 'There’s still quite some work to do.'


10 months ago

‘The Last 500 Meters Were Pretty Crazy’: Best Vuelta a España Showing Yet for Sepp Kuss as Form Appears to Be on the Up

American rider moves up three places in the overall standings following strong Vuelta display on Sunday: 'The Vuelta's been super hard.'


10 months ago

Most Wide-Open Grand Tour in Memory? Five Riders Hunt Red Jersey in Wild Vuelta GC Battle

After Sunday's climbing chaos, it's still impossible to say who will win the Vuelta and who will step onto the final podium September 8 in Madrid.


10 months ago

‘I’ve Proven People Wrong’: O’Connor’s Gritty Ride Keeps Him in Vuelta a España Lead

Australian continues his long stint in the red jersey, setting a national record along the way.


10 months ago

Roglič Hit with 20-Second Penalty for Drafting Behind Team Car at Vuelta a España

Roglič’s drafting penalty after planned bike swap widens gap to O'Connor in race for red.


10 months ago

Vuelta a España Stage 15: Pablo Castrillo Takes Stunning Win on Cuitu Negru, O’Connor Keeps Lead

Enric Mas and Primož Roglič gain time on O’Connor, but Australian limits losses to stay in red jersey.


10 months ago

Stakes Sky High for Ben O’Connor and Primož Roglič as Vuelta a España’s Hardest Climb Looms

Showdown on the Cuitu Negru will decimate race, could define GC: ‘It looks crazy steep at the end.’


10 months ago

Decathlon’s Dilemma: Gall’s Solo Ambitions Put Pinch on O’Connor’s Vuelta Defense

O'Connor and Gall try to balance ego and ambition as fight for red jersey heats up at Vuelta a España: 'We both have our goals.'


10 months ago

Vuelta a España stage 14: Kaden Groves Scales Mountains, Pips Wout van Aert to Win

Mountain stage comes down to a big bunch sprint, with Groves and Van Aert flat out in drag race to the line.


10 months ago

Opinion: Ben O’Connor’s Reign in Red Looks Doomed. It’s Podium or Bust for the Vuelta a España Leader

Jeremy Whittle assesses how Decathlon-Ag2r La Mondiale needs to weigh the risk and reward of O’Connor racing for a career-first grand tour podium.


10 months ago

Wout van Aert, What Can’t He Do? Vuelta a España Sprint Points Leader Raids Spotted Mountain Jersey

‘I was planning to have a rest day’: Van Aert adds polka dots to red and green Vuelta jersey collection, Kuss struggles in savage mountaintop showdown.


10 months ago

‘I Can’t Be Angry’: Ben O’Connor vs Primož Roglič Drama Continues at Vuelta a España

Australian continues as race leader but Roglič landed big blows Friday. ‘It is nice when you go good.’


10 months ago

Brandon McNulty Goes off Road in Frightening High-Speed Vuelta a España Crash

American rider McNulty slides under guardrail and down slope, dodges serious injury in fall.


10 months ago

Vuelta a España stage 13: Michael Woods Soloes to Summit Win, Ben O’Connor Loses More Time

Primož Roglič launches huge attack, dropping overall leader O’Connor and inching ever-closer to the red jersey.


10 months ago

Drama at the Vuelta a España: Primož Roglič Keeps Chipping Away, Can Ben O’Connor Hang On?

Australian race leader O’Connor in admirably serene state of mind despite time loss Wednesday.


10 months ago

‘We Did Nothing Wrong’: O’Connor Defends Team After Controversial Carapaz Crash

'It happens a lot in cycling': Road blockage debate heats up after O'Connor deletes his Twitter account in wake of social media firestorm.


10 months ago

Vuelta a España Stage 12: Pablo Castrillo Lands Gutsy, Poignant Win for His Wildcard Team

Equipo Kern Pharma rider lands team's first-ever Vuelta stage victory day after its ex-president’s death.


10 months ago

Decathlon-Ag2r La Mondiale Hit with 4 ‘Yellow Cards’ After Carapaz Crash at Vuelta

'Yellow cards' fly after controversial blocking incident provokes spill at Vuelta a España.


10 months ago

The Ultimate Underdog? Eddie Dunbar Rebounds from Repeated Disappointments with Vuelta Stage Win

‘I can’t believe it’: Perfectly-timed final kilometer surge ends run of bad luck for Dunbar and earns first WorldTour victory.


10 months ago

Vuelta a España Stage 11: Eddie Dunbar Lands First Grand Tour Stage Win with Perfectly Timed Move

Race leader Ben O’Connor loses time following stinging attack by Primož Roglič and Enric Mas.


10 months ago

Heatstroke, COVID, and Stampeding Deer: Vuelta a España Becomes a Race of Attrition

Reports that Mexican phenom Isaac del Toro is infected with COVID is latest in what's been a brutal, over-the-top Vuelta a España.


10 months ago

Video: Quick-Step’s Jersey Has a T-Rex on It So We Quizzed the Team about Dinosaur Facts

Where does the T-Rex Quick Step team kit rank among the all time great kits?


10 months ago

Vuelta a España Stage 10: Wout van Aert Bulldozes Break, Bullies Pacher for a Third Stage Win

Van Aert attacked from the start of mid-mountain stage and didn't stop until he outsprinted last man standing Pacher, GC racers hit pause.


10 months ago

Riley Sheehan Targets Vuelta Win: America’s Next Big Classics Star Ready to Show Potential

From crit racing to the WorldTour, Sheehan hopes to cap his meteoric rise with a breakaway victory at the Vuelta: 'Good chances to go for a stage.'


10 months ago

Power Analysis: The Winning Watts of a Wildly Unpredictable Vuelta a España

The Vuelta is turning into a chaotic race where riders are trading-off having amazing days. Here's how Roglič, O'Connor, Carapaz and more have performed.


10 months ago

Key Takeaways: Vuelta a España Stage 9

Breaking down the hardest stage of the race up to this point and taking stock of where things stand on the Vuelta's first rest day.


10 months ago

Video: La Vuelta Tech, Fanny Packs, Hot Tires and Prima Donnas

Plus, Shoddy asks WorldTour mechanics everything you want to know about working the final grand tour of the season.


10 months ago

Less Heat, Horror Steeps: Brutal Second Week of Vuelta a España Will Pile Pressure onto Ragged Peloton

Close to 20,000m climbing in the leg-snapper grades of the northern mountains could blow the GC apart another half-dozen times.


10 months ago

Sepp Kuss Eyes Vuelta a España GC Revival as Steepest Climbs Loom: ‘Two Long Weeks to Come’

After a rough start, Colorado climber eyes Vuelta comeback with the hardest climbs on horizon: 'The form is there.'


10 months ago

A Transformed General Classification: Winners and Losers at Vuelta a España

Adam Yates and Richard Carapaz on the up, but it’s a much tougher day for three key riders.


10 months ago

Enric Mas Pulls Off Miracle Save After High-Speed Scare at Vuelta a España

The crash-defying descent steals the show Sunday and caps a solid first week for the Movistar captain: 'The key is that the sensations are good.'


10 months ago

Vuelta a España Stage 9: Adam Yates Stuns with 58km Solo Attack to Reignite GC Hopes

Briton races back into contention on grueling Vuelta mountain stage, as does Richard Carapaz while O'Connor keeps rivals in check.


10 months ago

CPA on Vuelta a España Heatwave: ‘It Is Borderline, But OK’

Riders’ association president Adam Hansen in contact with riders, Vuelta organizer and the UCI over oppressive heat: 'Some riders are struggling worse than others.'


10 months ago

João Almeida Exits Vuelta Due to COVID, UAE’s GC Hopes Take Major Hit

The high-profile departure will push Isaac del Toro into a leadership role as the team's hopes of a 'grand tour sweep' look finished.


10 months ago

Oh Deer: Freak Accident at Vuelta a España Sees Wildlife Smash Bikes, Slam Riders

Bizarre incident occurred close to finish of Vuelta’s eighth stage.


10 months ago

‘I Was a Bit Cooked’: O’Connor Feeling the Heat as Roglič Tightens the Vise at Vuelta a España

Australian race leader remains upbeat looking towards upcoming stage: ‘It should be more suited to me’.


10 months ago

Cruel GC Day at Vuelta: Kuss Caught Up in Crash, Almeida Tumbles Off Podium

The Portuguese rider slipped out of a virtual podium spot while defending champion Kuss ceded another minute: 'I got held up by the crash.'


10 months ago

Furnace-like Heat Pushing Riders to Breaking Point at Vuelta a España: ‘We’ve Passed the Limits’

Arensman suffers from heat and Woods says it's time to introduce 'extreme weather protocol' in Vuelta's oven-like conditions: 'I saw 120F on the road.'


10 months ago

Vuelta a España Stage 8: Primož Roglič Scoops Uphill Win as Ben O’Connor Loses Time

Race leader O’Connor cracks on Vuelta's third summit finish, Almeida plummets down GC while Roglič, Mas make gains.


10 months ago

‘The Capacity Is There’: Ben O’Connor’s Coach Backs Vuelta a España Victory Chances

Stephen Barrett clear on Australian race leader’s qualities: ‘He’s come fourth in the Giro, he’s come fourth in the Tour.’


10 months ago

American Rising Star Riccitello Shakes Off Vuelta Crash: ‘There Are Still A Lot of Good Stages for Me’

'I'm OK, just road rash': Climbing specialist is already looking toward the second half of the race to chase a stage victory after spill derails GC ambitions.


10 months ago

Vuelta a España Stage 7: Sepp Kuss Plays ‘MVP’ As Wout van Aert Scores Bulldozing Sprint Win

Kuss helps lead Van Aert to Belgian's second victory of La Vuelta, O'Connor defends red through series of late GC skirmishes.


10 months ago

Pogačar’s Focus on Worlds Isn’t About Records: ‘If We Raced for Statistics, Tadej Would Be at the Vuelta’

UAE boss waves off historical milestones as Pogačar zeroes in on 'Triple Crown' marker: 'We don't race for that. We race to win.'


10 months ago

Crashes Take Toll at Vuelta a España: Riccitello, Urán, Yates Among Victims on Slick Spanish Roads

Crashes send three more riders home, including Colombia's Urán racing his 25th and final grand tour of his legendary career.


10 months ago

Vuelta a España GC Upheaval: Teams Scramble for Answers After O’Connor’s Surprise Attack

Rivals admit major setback at Vuelta a España after O’Connor seizes race lead: 'Five teams pulling, and he took time on all of us.'


10 months ago

Did Ben O’Connor Just Ride Away With the Vuelta a España in a Kuss-Like Coup?

Stage 6 breakaway talisman delivered Kuss to overall victory in 2023, will it be enough for O'Connor? '5 minutes is a lot.'


10 months ago

Vuelta a España Stage 6: Ben O’Connor Hammers Breakaway, Grabs Red Jersey

Australian rider completes grand tour treble, adding to previous wins in Giro and Tour.


10 months ago

Ice Gels, ‘Glacier’ Bar Tape, and 250 Bottles: Inside the Wild New Cooling Strategies on Show at the Vuelta a España

Weird and wacky new solutions combine with old-school strategies as the peloton faces a first-week furnace at the Vuelta a España.


10 months ago

10 months ago

The Vuelta a España GC is Already Wildly Unpredictable and Chaotic

First of nine summit finishes leaves Vuelta GC scrambled and far from certain: 'There's still a lot of Vuelta left. Nothing is lost.'


10 months ago

Vuelta a España Stage 5: Bike Throw Makes the Difference as Pavel Bittner Denies Wout van Aert in Sevilla Sprint

DSM Firmenich-PostNL's rising sprinter scoops career-topping win in photo finish as Roglič rides home safe resplendent in red.


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Vuelta a Espana 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.

Betsy Welch

Betsy writes about off-road racing, culture, and personalities for Outside’s cycling group. As a rider, she loves big adventures on the bike. Some of her most memorable reporting/riding trips include the Migration Gravel Race in Kenya, bikepacking the Colorado Trail, and riding from Torino to Nice after the inaugural Tour de France Femmes. In the summer, she loves to run, ride, and hike through the Elk Mountains in her backyard; in the winter, she skis uphill.

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

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.