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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

5 years ago

Dan Martin and the agony of relief at Vuelta a España

Irish veteran empties the tank to carry podium hopes into decisive weekend at the Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Analysis: Vuelta a España’s GC landscape takes shape after Moncalvillo battle

Roglič, Carapaz, Martin and Carthy emerged as the strongest on Wednesday and have marked themselves out as the key GC contenders ahead of a series of pivotal stages.


5 years ago

Movistar tactic backfires with no payback for hard effort at Vuelta a España

Spanish WorldTour team vows to keep pushing despite seeing all three of its leaders lose time on Moncalvillo.


5 years ago

Video: Vuelta a España stage 8 highlights

Watch highlights of the day's action on stage 8 of the 2020 Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Primož Roglič rallies in Vuelta a España red jersey battle in bruising mountaintop tussle

Carapaz loses 17 seconds in mano-a-mano battle in the Cantabrian mountains, later admitting Roglič was too hot to handle. With just 13 seconds between the pair, the Vuelta is wide-open once again.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 8: Primož Roglič wins atop Alto de Moncalvillo

Richard Carapaz rides another day at the top of the general classification, but behind him, a big shuffle redistributes the race standings.


5 years ago

George Bennett on Vuelta a España: ‘No one can control this race’

Jumbo-Visma pressuring Ineos Grenadiers ahead of this weekend's mountain showdown at Farrapona and Angliru.


5 years ago

Hugh Carthy rises as another young British GC hope at the Vuelta a España

EF Pro Cycling climber comes of age to become serious GC contender in Spain, though the final-week time trial may prove a challenge.


5 years ago

Tom Dumoulin abandons Vuelta a España to focus on 2021

Dutchman abandons citing fatigue, leaving teammate Primož Roglič one man short in red jersey defense.


5 years ago

Guillaume Martin ‘liberated’ by time losses at the Vuelta a España

The 27-year-old has been consistently on the attack and has been in the winning break the past three stages.


5 years ago

Video: Vuelta a España stage 7 highlights

Watch Canadian Michael Woods ride a tactically smart race to take the win on stage 7 of the 2020 Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Tom Dumoulin admits he was hoping for more in Vuelta a España

Dutch star faded in the opening stages but will try to help teammate win Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Alejandro Valverde rolls back the years at Vuelta a España

Valverde took third on the stage and gained a valuable 57 seconds on his GC rivals to keep himself in the overall contention.


5 years ago

Michael Woods leverages mountains, team tactics, to capture Vuelta a España stage

There is the pre-race plan, and then there is what happens on the road. Here is how Woods played his hand perfectly.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 7: Michael Woods wins from the remains of fractured break

Richard Carapaz retains the overall lead thanks to the work of Ineos Grenadiers who lead the chase for the entire stage.


5 years ago

Chris Froome shows off unreleased Oakleys, custom-painted Pinarello at the Vuelta

Froome's custom-painted Pinarello Dogma F12 will be auctioned for charity, but there is no word yet on when the Oakleys will be for sale.


5 years ago

Tim Wellens targeting more stage wins at Vuelta a España

Belgian stage-hunter putting victories ahead of climber's jersey at Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

No new COVID-19 positives in latest Vuelta a España controls

Vuelta a España officials vow the race will continue despite worsening health conditions across Spain.


5 years ago

Richard Carapaz doesn’t plan on letting go of Vuelta a España leader’s jersey

Ineos Grenadiers motivated to double up at Vuelta a España following surprise success at Giro d'Italia.


5 years ago

Q&A: Sepp Kuss on Vuelta a España — ‘We want to win the race with Roglič’

Sepp Kuss describes how struggles with rain jackets cost him 10 minutes and the team the leader's jersey in Sunday's stage at the Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España: Dan Martin survives rainy challenges and turns focus to GC battle

Dan Martin has mixed feelings about racing during pandemic conditions despite being poised third overall at the Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España boss says race will continue despite tightening COVID-19 restrictions in Spain

Vuelta a España officials are hopeful that Spain's new COVID-19 restrictions, which include nighttime curfew and travel bans, do not derail the race.


5 years ago

Video: Vuelta a España stage 6 highlights

Watch the exciting video highlights of stage 6 of the 2020 Vuelta a España, as the leader's jersey changes hands.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España: Rain jacket woes foiled red jersey chances for Primož Roglič

Primož Roglič got gapped struggling to put on a rain jacket and later didn't have the legs to follow attacks out of the GC group at the Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 6: Richard Carapaz takes over jersey as Ion Izagirre wins solo

Aggressive riding in the rain by Astana and Ineos Grenadiers pays off atop Formigal.


5 years ago

Primož Roglič: ‘Sepp Kuss can win the Vuelta a España’

Team leader Roglič ready to ride as equal with Kuss, who sits just 44 seconds off the GC lead ahead of key climbing stage to Formigal.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España returns Sunday to famous ‘Froomigal’ skirmish from 2016

Sunday's race traces same climbs where Chris Froome was caught out by Alberto Contador and Nairo Quintana in raid that decided 2016 Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Video: Vuelta a España stage 5 highlights

Watch the exciting video highlights of stage 5 of the 2020 Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 5: Wellens wins from breakaway on tricky finish

Race leader Primož Roglic sprints up steep finish as second-placed Dan Martin crashes inside final 500m.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España: Sam Bennett makes most of few opportunities for sprinters

With another hilly stage on tap Saturday, Sam Bennett wanted to win early in mountainous Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España: Rain in Spain making a different race so late in season

Peloton bracing for mix of cold, rain, wind and even snow in late-season Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Video: Vuelta a España stage 4 highlights

Watch Irish sprinter Sam Bennet take another grand tour win at the 2020 Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 4: Sam Bennett muscles to win fast sprint

Philipsen gets the last-corner jump, but Bennett nips the UAE rider at the line.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España: Riders impressed with COVID precautions

Vuelta a España officials are going to extremes to assure health of peloton as race unfolds against worsening conditions in Spain.


5 years ago

Emotional Dan Martin wins Israel Start-Up Nation’s first stage at Vuelta a España

Dan Martin delivers Israel Start-Up Nation's second grand tour victory this month.


5 years ago

Video: Vuelta a España stage 3 highlights

Watch the exciting video highlights of stage 3 of the 2020 Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Formigal replaces Tourmalet as French COVID-19 rules force Vuelta a España to alter stage 6 finale

Race officials will reroute the stage within Spain after French officials prevented entry of the Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 3: Dan Martin comes across the line first in uphill finish

Primož Roglič — in the familiar position as overall race leader — finished second on the stage.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España: Thibaut Pinot abandons citing back pain from Tour de France crash

Thibaut Pinot puts end to disappointing 2020 grand tour season with early exit from Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España: New-look Movistar off to hot start

Days of infighting are gone as Marc Soler delivers huge win for Movistar at Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Chris Froome on Vuelta a España setback: ‘This is a process to get back to top level’

Chris Froome taking long view despite rough start at Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Video: Vuelta a España stage 2 highlights

Watch the fireworks explode in the battle for the stage — and the overall lead — on the second day of racing at the Vuelta.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 2: Marc Soler attacks final descent to take the win

Race leader Primož Roglič finishes in second, pads overall lead with bonus seconds.


5 years ago

Sepp Kuss on Vuelta a España opener: ‘I surprised myself a little bit’

Sepp Kuss insists team strategy is to win the Vuelta a España with one of their two captains.


5 years ago

Video: Vuelta a España stage 1 highlights and final kilometer

Watch the video highlights of the explosive finale on stage 1 of the 2020 Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Why the 2020 Vuelta a España is the most important grand tour of Chris Froome’s career

Chris Froome will need to finish the Vuelta a España to carry momentum into 2021.


5 years ago

Sepp Kuss continues to impress with aggressive riding in Vuelta a España opener

Sepp Kuss took on Ineos Grenadiers and prevailed during Tuesday's stage 1 of the Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España: Chris Froome loses 11 minutes on first stage

Two-time champion Chris Froome couldn't keep pace on the opening stage at Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 1: Primož Roglič picks up another Spanish win

Chris Froome appeared to struggle in the first stage in his final grand tour with the Ineos Grenadiers.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España: Jumbo-Visma hitting repeat button, but hoping for different ending

Primož Roglič and Tom Dumoulin lead at Vuelta a España, with Sepp Kuss as wingman.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España: Five ways the 2020 edition will be unlike any other

Uncertain weather, COVID challenges and a deep field set up Vuelta a España as fitting end to unprecedented season.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España: All riders clear pre-race COVID controls

One staffer each from Bahrain-McLaren and Sunweb test positive in pre-race screenings ahead of the Vuelta a Espanã.


5 years ago

Chris Froome not getting emotional in last hurrah with Ineos Grenadiers at Vuelta a España

Chris Froome vows to be a helper for team leader Richard Carapaz at Vuelta a España in final race with Ineos Grenadiers.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España airs TV ads urging fans not to attend race

A TV campaign is asking the public not to come cheer on fans at Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

2020 Vuelta a España teams

Names, quick facts, and the jerseys of the teams competing in the 2020 Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Jumbo-Visma brings hitters to Vuelta a España

Chris Froome in final race in Ineos Grenadiers jersey at Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Ian Garrison sees grand tour tilt at Vuelta a España

Lawson Craddock leaves Giro d'Italia to attend birth.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España bans public, prohibiting spectators on major climbs

Vuelta a España officials urging fans to stay at home as health conditions worsen in Spain.


5 years ago

Early climbs at Vuelta a España closed to fans

No fans in Spain's rowdy Basque Country will be allowed to line key climbs in the first week of this year's race.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España boss: ‘It was very important that the Tour ended’

Race director Javier Guillén finds hope in seeing the Tour reach Paris, plans to mimic COVID protocol used in France.


6 years ago

Power Analysis: Tadej Pogacar’s Vuelta a España, part 2

The revelation of the 2019 Vuelta a España, Tadej Pogačar won three stages and attacked his way onto the final podium. Today, we examine his power data from the second half of the race.


6 years ago

Power Analysis: Tadej Pogacar’s Vuelta España, part 1

The revelation of the 2019 Vuelta a España, Tadej Pogačar won three stages and attacked his way onto the final podium. Today, we examine his power data from the first half of the race.


6 years ago

Reijnen on pro cycling’s generational shift: “It’s inspiring”

Kiel Reijnen says younger riders are getting more freedom from team directors to race for the win—and that's a good thing.


6 years ago

Commentary: Cycling’s generational shift on display at wild Vuelta

The Vuelta saw the strands of the past, present and future weave together in stunning fashion


6 years ago

With breakthrough Vuelta crown, Roglic can finally smile in Madrid

The Slovenian makes history following a near-flawless Vuelta victory that confirmed he is a grand tour powerhouse.


6 years ago

Vuelta a España: Primoz Roglic wins first grand tour while Fabio Jakobsen takes the final stage

Primoz Roglic finished in the bunch to secure the red jersey, which he had held since stage 10.


6 years ago

Movistar, López apologize in wake of Friday’s controversial stage

Cooler heads prevailed ahead of the Vuelta's penultimate stage following a wild ride that saw Movistar at the center of controversy.


6 years ago

Analysis: Movistar push the ‘wait or race’ debate to a new level

The UCI took the extraordinary step to allow chasing riders to pace back to the front group, adding a twist to the 'race-or-wait' debate


6 years ago

UAE hopes to unlock Dombrowski’s “unfulfilled capacity”

Emirates signs the American climber on a two-year deal hoping that the best is yet to come


6 years ago

Riders blast Movistar in wake of Vuelta crash controversy

Riders criticize Movistar's tactic in the aftermath of a crash that sent Roglic, López and others to the ground


6 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 19: Cavagna wins in Toledo

Frenchman Rémi Cavagna won Friday's stage 19 with a powerful solo move into Toledo.


6 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 18: Higuita takes solo win as Roglic defends

Sergio Higuita salvaged EF's Vuelta a Espana by winning stage 18 in Becerril de la Sierra. Roglic defended his lead.


6 years ago

“Cunning Fox” Gilbert now a favorite for road world championships

Philippe Gilbert's two stage victories at the Vuelta is proof that he's on fine form ahead of the UCI road world championship in Yorkshire.


6 years ago

Analysis: Thursday’s Vuelta stage 18 is perfect for an ambush

Latest climbing stage at the Vuelta is reminiscent of the decisive stage in 2015 when Tom Dumoulin crumbled. Could Primoz Roglic suffer a similar fate?


6 years ago

‘It was ruthless.’ Inside the Vuelta a España’s hardest day

Wednesday's stage of the Vuelta a Espana was supposed to be easy. Then, gusting crosswinds and aggressive tactics transformed it into the hardest day of the 2019 race.


6 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 17: Gilbert wins as Quintana battles back

Crosswinds created havoc at the Vuelta a España as a 50-man breakaway gained valuable time, vaulting Nairo Quintana back into contention.


6 years ago

Power analysis: Sepp Kuss’s stage 15 win at the Vuelta

We examined Sepp Kuss's power data from his victory on stage 15 of the Vuelta a España. Kuss was calm during the race's midpoint before unleashing a sustained surge of power on the final climb.


6 years ago

Final week ‘light’ favoring Roglic for Vuelta victory

Backed by the deep and motivated Jumbo-Visma team, it’s going to take a major mistake or mishap for this Vuelta to slip away


6 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 16: Fuglsang wins atop Alto de la Cubilla

Jakob Fuglsang won the first grand tour stage of his career atop the Vuelta's mighty summit finish. Primoz Roglic defended his lead in the overall.


6 years ago

Inside Sepp Kuss’s rapid climb to the top of the WorldTour

Kuss is the latest American to win a stage at the Vuelta, and his rise to the top of the WorldTour started in the dusty trails of Colorado.


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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.