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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

7 years ago

Simon Yates blasts back into Vuelta lead

Yates in the lead ahead of crucial stage 15 to Lagos de Covadonga. He is carefully pacing himself to avoid late-race meltdown.


7 years ago

Movistar misfire opens door for Yates

Movistar lets race slip away on stage 14 due to miscalculations on final climb. Nairo Quintana loses time in overall.


7 years ago

Rodríguez pips the WorldTour pros — winning one for little guys

Emerging Basque Pro Continental team Euskadi-Murias celebrates first WorldTour win with Óscar Rodríguez, who conquered La Camperona.


7 years ago

Stars measuring Vuelta efforts with worlds in mind

Top climbers can vie for two major jerseys this autumn — Vuelta red and the world champion's rainbow. But which do they prioritize?


7 years ago

Vuelta: Quintana puts his cards on the table

Starting the Vuelta as the outright favorite, Nairo Quintana steps up and starts showing winning form on La Camperona in stage 13.


7 years ago

Vuelta Roundtable: Will the battle for red heat up this weekend?

What are the big takeaways from the Vuelta a España so far? Will the battle for red kick into high gear this weekend? Roundtable time!


7 years ago

Crowded finish causes crash after Vuelta stage 12

Riders blast Vuelta organizers for narrow finish on stage 12 that saw Geniez and van Baarle crash after colliding with errant official.


7 years ago

Herrada could be more than temporary placeholder in red jersey

Veteran Jesus Herrada sneaks into red jersey with stage 12 breakaway. The top GC favorites remain confident they'll keep him in sight.


7 years ago

Boswell has high hopes at Vuelta despite early crash

The American riding for Katusha-Alpecin is still looking for a stage win at the 2018 edition of the Spanish grand tour.


7 years ago

King’s Vuelta results earn him spot on U.S. worlds team

Ben King rode onto the U.S. roster for the upcoming world championships with the help of his two Vuelta stage wins.


7 years ago

Movistar and Mitchelton squabble over who controls Vuelta

GC leader Yates won't sacrifice his team on Vuelta's longest stage, and that doesn't sit well with Valverde and Quintana.


7 years ago

Sagan wants another win in rainbow jersey

With the challenging UCI road worlds course on the horizon, Peter Sagan knows he likely won't win a fourth straight title.


7 years ago

‘Patience, faith, and consistency’ key to Nibali’s worlds prep

The Vuelta a España is a chance for Vincenzo Nibali to ride into form for the world championships, his new objective after Tour abandon.


7 years ago

Viviani on fire at Vuelta

Elia Viviani keeps racking up wins in his first season with Quick-Step, a team that has helped him to flourish in the field sprints.


7 years ago

Froome era started in Salamanca

Chris Froome's rise to the top of the cycling world began at the Vuelta a España, and organizers hope he'll return soon.


7 years ago

TT rivals make big difference in Yates’s approach to Vuelta

Simon Yates takes a different approach to Vuelta tactics, knowing he won't bleed as much time in time trial as he did at Giro d'Italia.


7 years ago

Thibaut Pinot targets rainbow jersey on hilly Innsbruck course

The Frenchman said he is using the Vuelta as a springboard to getting into top form for the worlds road race.


7 years ago

Movistar’s two-headed monster poised to attack Vuelta

With its two key climbers only seconds out of the overall lead, Movistar is looking like the team to beat at the Vuelta.


7 years ago

Vuelta Photo Essay: A breakaway bonanza in week 1

The hot first week of the Vuelta a España sees breakaways succeed on multiple days with American Ben King winning twice.


7 years ago

Sepp Kuss drops the pounds to drop his rivals

The 23-year-old American said he got down to his ideal race weight in the last few months by eating smarter.


7 years ago

King digs deep to win another Vuelta stage

“I’ve never suffered that much in my entire life," says Ben King after snatching his second stage win of the 2018 Vuelta


7 years ago

Yates a surprise Vuelta leader after stage 9

Simon Yates is in red after the Vuelta's summit finish at La Covatilla


7 years ago

Heat takes toll on peloton in first half of Vuelta

The peloton has ridden through some very hot days thus far at the Vuelta a España


7 years ago

Kwiatkowski: ‘If I start thinking about my crash, I go crazy’

Prior Vuelta leader Michal Kwiatkowski smarts from late-race crash but is hopeful he can continue climbing with the best.


7 years ago

‘Really, really bad roads’ cause chaos in Vuelta stage 7

After former race leader Michal Kwiatkowski crashes, the peloton complains about dangerous road surfaces in Vuelta stage 7.


7 years ago

Woods lives up to promise to attack

Canadian Michael Woods has reset his Vuelta plans but that gives him a new opportunity to chase stage wins.


7 years ago

Vuelta GC blows away in crosswinds for Kelderman and Pinot

Two of the riders chasing overall victory at the Vuelta a España lost nearly two minutes in Thursday's crosswinds.


7 years ago

VeloNews Show: Golden opportunities at La Vuelta

We discuss two teams that broke their WorldTour droughts at the Vuelta and debate three key rider transfers for 2019.


7 years ago

From last to first: Bouhanni sprints to overdue win

After finishing last in stage 5 and tamping down rumors about a fight with his team director, Nacer Bouhanni wins stage 6.


7 years ago

Valverde: Sky gifted Vuelta lead in stage 5

The Spaniard said he thinks Sky was not willing to deal with the "wear and tear" of holding onto the race lead so soon.


7 years ago

Vuelta: Boswell rides on after hard fall

Ian Boswell rides on at the Vuelta after taking a nasty fall in stage 4


7 years ago

Faithful domestique Clarke ends EF’s WorldTour slump

EF Education First-Drapac gives Simon Clarke a chance in stage 5 and it pays off handsomely with first WorldTour win of 2018.


7 years ago

Why did Team Sky let the Vuelta lead slip away in stage 5?

Team Sky opts for a surprising tactic in Vuelta stage 5: letting the breakaway steal the leader's jersey from Kwiatkowski.


7 years ago

Vuelta: Nibali worried back problems will upset career

Vincenzo Nibali hurt his back in a crash at the Tour de France, and now he's concerned that the pain he's feeling won't go away.


7 years ago

American Sepp Kuss shows impressive form in early days of Vuelta

The 23-year-old WorldTour rookie made a splash in Tuesday's stage 4, which ended with a summit finale.


7 years ago

Yates, LottoNL show their cards as Kwiatkowski hangs on

Simon Yates insists his stage 4 attack was accidental, but it shows the Brit is on fine form in the Vuelta.


7 years ago

King victory a salve for Dimension Data

King hits the jackpot, easing the disappointment and frustration for the Dimension Data team this season.


7 years ago

Aru bullish at Vuelta after poor season start

The UAE Team Emirates rider is on a better track thanks to a new diet that's low on wheat and avoids dairy.


7 years ago

Expect separation in Vuelta’s first summit finish

Stage 4 of the Vuelta a España could shake up the GC picture.


7 years ago

Worlds-Vuelta quandary leaves Valverde with tough choice

With what may be his final shot at a world title looming, Alejandro Valverde must decide how deep he wants to go at the Vuelta a España


7 years ago

Nibali admits his Vuelta tank is on empty

The Bahrain-Merida rider started the Spanish grand tour after he was knocked out of the Tour de France because of a crash.


7 years ago

Sky back in red, but for how long?

Even without marquee riders Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome, Team Sky reminded everyone on Sunday that it’s a force to reckon with in any grand tour it starts.


7 years ago

Porte plummets as Vuelta trims a few big names

A Vuelta a España that began with a long list of favorites saw a few marquee names melt out of contention in Sunday’s opening road stage.


7 years ago

Road to Austria goes through Spain for Dennis

The road to the Innsbruck world championships goes through Spain for many of the rainbow jersey candidates.


7 years ago

Sky downplays expectations while Geoghegan Hart hopes to exceed them

While his Sky team is downplaying expectations, Tao Geoghegan Hart is hoping to exceed them at this year's Vuelta.


7 years ago

A Vuelta without a favorite begins

The Vuelta a Espana, with a handful of contenders but lacking a singular favorite, could deliver three weeks of exciting, unpredictable racing


7 years ago

Porte relieved to get Vuelta started

BMC's Richie Porte was ready to put his summer of back luck behind him as the Vuelta got underway in Malaga.


7 years ago

Vuelta boss Guillén: ‘We’ve never had a Vuelta with so many favorites’

Vuelta a España race director Javier Guillén likes what he sees with an open but strong field of red jersey contenders this year


7 years ago

Sagan on the hunt for stage wins at a Vuelta full of opportunities

Peter Sagan returns to the Vuelta for the first time since 2015 hunting stage wins ahead of the world championships


7 years ago

Key stages at the Vuelta a Espana

Several crucial stages at the Spanish grand tour will go a long way at determining the overall winner.


7 years ago

Pinot extends with Groupama-FDJ, will lead team at Vuelta

Pinot will lead Groupama-FDJ at the Vuelta, and he'll ride on with the team into 2019 and 2020.


7 years ago

Urán to head up EF’s GC bid at Vuelta

Rigoberto Urán headlines EF squad for Vuelta with Mike Woods, Pierre Rolland also set to start


7 years ago

Martin, Aru set to make Vuelta start for UAE

UAE Team Emirates hoping that Martin can carry Tour form into Vuelta, and that Aru can bounce back after frustrating Giro campaign


7 years ago

Kwiatkowski next in line at Sky’s grand tour factory?

The British super team believes that Michal Kwiatkowski has the potential to win a grand tour in the future.


7 years ago

Simon Yates to lead Mitchelton-Scott at Vuelta

Simon and Adam Yates will both make the Vuelta a España start for lead Mitchelton-Scott


7 years ago

Porte, Dennis confirmed for BMC at Vuelta; van Garderen not on roster

Richie Porte set to lead BMC at the upcoming Vuelta a España as expected; Tejay van Garderen not selected


7 years ago

Mollema headlines Trek-Segafredo Vuelta squad

Climber bauke Mollema and sprinter Giacomo Nizzolo set for Vuelta a España start with Trek-Segafredo


7 years ago

De la Cruz ready to fill Sky’s GC void at Vuelta

Spaniard David de la Cruz is targeting a high GC result at his home grand tour, which kicks off Saturday.


7 years ago

Nibali will wear No. 1 bib in Vuelta

The 2010 Vuelta a Espana champion will wear the number in the absence of 2017 Vuelta winner Chris Froome.


7 years ago

Reports suggest no Vuelta for Landa

Reports via Spanish media outlets suggest Movistar rider Mikel Landa will not race the Vuelta a España as initially hoped.


7 years ago

Vuelta sees all-star start list as Sagan, Viviani confirm

The Vuelta a España confirmed an all-star preliminary start list Friday in what could be the Spanish tour’s deepest field ever.


7 years ago

Sagan ready for Vuelta return after two-year absence

The Slovakian has indicated in recent days that he intends to race at the Spanish grand tour ahead of the UCI road worlds in Austria.


7 years ago

Mikel Landa not ruled out of Vuelta despite fractured vertebra

Spaniard Mikel Landa was ruled out of the Vuelta a España on Sunday after suffering a broken vertebra in a crash.


7 years ago

Tour setbacks help bolster Vuelta start list

Several top riders will compete in the Spanish grand tour that kicks off August 25 in Malaga.


7 years ago

Vuelta route: Short mountain stages remain key ingredient

The Vuelta's stage 20 promises excitement with six mountain passes over 1,000 meters on a short 105.8 kilometers route.


7 years ago

2018 La Vuelta route set to favor climbers

The 2018 La Vuelta a Espana will run from August 25 to September 16 and include nine summit finishes.


7 years ago

2018 Vuelta a España route coming into focus

Vuelta route rumors point to another exciting route in 2018 with early climbs and an exciting finale in Basque Country and Andorra.


8 years ago

2018 Vuelta to start with Málaga TT

Reports suggest the Spanish grand tour will begin with an individual race against the clock next August.


8 years ago

VN Show: Contador’s epic farewell

Alberto Contador said goodbye the only way he knows how: by attacking. How does his epic retirement compare to those of other stars?


8 years ago

VN podcast, ep. 50: Was Vuelta the best grand tour of 2017?

Did Froome gift Contador the Angliru stage win? Was the Vuelta the best grand tour of 2017? Will Cannondale's riders get educated now?


8 years ago

Photo Essay: The Vuelta’s homestretch

BrakeThrough Media documents the final week of the Vuelta, which included a thrilling stage 20 win by Alberto Contador.


8 years ago

Contador retirement marks end of Spanish armada

The 34-year-old stepped aside after finishing the Vuelta a Espana Sunday.


8 years ago

British media shows praise but little fanfare for Froome

The day after Chris Froome completed the historic Tour-Vuelta double, he's receiving a lukewarm reception in his home country.


8 years ago

Vuelta: Woods, Villella paced Cannondale through emotional race

The riders started the Vuelta not knowing if the team would exist in 2018.


8 years ago

Where Froome ranks among cycling’s greats

Chris Froome (Team Sky) is the third rider in history to win the Tour de France and Vuelta a España in the same season.


8 years ago

Woods, van Garderen finish Vuelta with flourish

Michael Woods (Cannondale-Drapac) and Tejay van Garderen (BMC Racing) will both finish the 2017 La Vuelta in the top-10 overall.


8 years ago

Contador’s last mountain

Contador will not disappoint fans in his final summit finish. He will attack the Vuelta, just as he always does.


8 years ago

Froome returns to Angliru to close Vuelta circle

It all started on the Anglirú, and Froome is hoping he can close the circle Saturday to secure the overall title Sunday in Madrid.


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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.