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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

2 years ago

Who can stop him now? Sepp Kuss tightens grip at Vuelta a España in Jumbo-Visma romp

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.


2 years ago

Remco Evenepoel cracks in the Pyrénées: ‘All he said was, I’m sorry’

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


2 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 13: Jumbo-Visma crushes rivals with Vingegaard, Kuss, Roglič Pyrénéan sweep

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.


2 years ago

Remco Evenepoel gapped on decisive climbing stage at Vuelta a España

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


2 years ago

Disruptors, collaborators, red jersey contenders? UAE Emirates can still shake the Vuelta a España

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


2 years ago

Matteo Jorgenson, Brandon McNulty back Sepp Kuss to win Vuelta a España

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


2 years ago

Sepp Kuss facing hardest test yet on towering Tourmalet

Roglic inches closer to Evenepoel on eve of dramatic showdown.


2 years ago

Stage 14: Fireworks predicted on grueling day in the Pyrenees

Cross-border climbing challenge with another summit finish.


2 years ago

Sepp Kuss still in red after Juan Molano wins Vuelta a España stage 12

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


2 years ago

Did the favorites miss a chance to attack Sepp Kuss? ‘I don’t need to attack on every climb’

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


2 years ago

2 years ago

Stage 13: Crucial GC day as legendary Col du Tourmalet makes its Vuelta debut

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


2 years ago

Vuelta a España: Sepp Kuss cruises in red, with Jesus Herrada a winner from breakaway

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


2 years ago

Larry Warbasse at the Vuelta a España: Chasing the grand tour dream, with his future secure

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.'


2 years ago

Remco Evenepoel after TT tussle: ‘A big chapeaux to Sepp Kuss’

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


2 years ago

Miguel Indurain says Sepp Kuss can win Vuelta a España if he can handle the pressure

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.'


2 years ago

Sepp Kuss delivers stunning red jersey defense: ‘I would love to win the race’

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.'


2 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 10: Sepp Kuss defends red jersey as Filippo Ganna proves untouchable

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.


2 years ago

Geraint Thomas out of hope at Vuelta a España as grand tour future remains uncertain

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


2 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 11: A mostly flat stage but with a sting in the tail

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


2 years ago

Remco Evenepoel downplays Vuelta a España chances for Sepp Kuss: ‘I consider him as an outsider’

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.'


2 years ago

The Vuelta a España truly starts with the stage 10 time trial. Here’s why.

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


2 years ago

A storm brewing at Vuelta a España: Rider rest-day flights redirected due to bad weather

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


2 years ago

Can Sepp Kuss defend red? Start times for the Vuelta a España stage 10 time trial

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


2 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 10 preview: TT will see GC shakeup with Sepp Kuss and his red jersey on the line

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


2 years ago

Mud forces race organizers to neutralize final summit at Vuelta a España

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


2 years ago

Champagne toasts, media storm: Here’s everything Sepp Kuss did in his first day in the Vuelta a España leader’s jersey

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.


2 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 9: Sepp Kuss defends red, Lennard Kämna completes grand tour set after wild day of windswept racing

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


2 years ago

Vuelta a España: Storer hails Lenny Martinez’s stint in race lead, praises Groupama’s young riders

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


2 years ago

Remco Evenepoel, stone in the shoe of Jumbo-Visma at the Vuelta a España

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


2 years ago

Sepp Kuss makes history as first American male in a decade to wear a leader’s jersey at a grand tour

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


2 years ago

Remco Evenepoel rages at missed opportunity at Vuelta a España: ‘I didn’t know we were sprinting for the win’

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


2 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 8: Sepp Kuss roars into red jersey, Primož Roglič strikes for stage win

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


2 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 9 preview: One for the breakaway

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


2 years ago

‘My helmet probably saved my life’: Thymen Arensman counts his luck after harrowing Vuelta a España crash

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


2 years ago

Can Sepp Kuss win the Vuelta a España?

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


2 years ago

More bad luck for Ineos Grenadiers: Geraint Thomas down, Thymen Arensman to the hospital

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.'


2 years ago

Sepp Kuss unscathed after late-stage crash at Vuelta a España: ‘I had nowhere to go’

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


2 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 7: Geoffrey Soupe stuns favorites with sprint win in chaotic crash-riddled final

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


2 years ago

Meet Bernardo Ruiz: The Vuelta a España’s longest living champion

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


2 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 8 preview: Climbers to the fore on another mountainous shakeup

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


2 years ago

Remco resilient, Jumbo-Visma rampant: Deconstructing the GC damage of a wild day at the Vuelta a España

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.


2 years ago

Who is Lenny Martinez? Racing runs in the family for the new leader of the Vuelta a España

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


2 years ago

Sepp Kuss, guzzling ‘cava,’ and the joy of racing: ‘I wanted to soak this in’

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


2 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 6: Sepp Kuss wins, Martinez takes red as GC turned on its head

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


2 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 6 preview: Next GC test at Javalambre

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


2 years ago

Remco Evenepoel pips the peloton’s fastest sprinter to score time bonuses at the Vuelta a España

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


2 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 5: Kaden Groves beats Filippo Ganna in sprint finish

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


2 years ago

Nairo Quintana spotted at the Vuelta a España, this time as a fan and holding out hope for a 2024 contract

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


2 years ago

Eddie Dunbar, Filippo Zana exits leave Jayco-AlUla with fewer options at Vuelta a España

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


2 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 7 preview: After GC fireworks, one more for the sprinters

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


2 years ago

Stand aside, Evenepoel: Cian Uijtdebroeks steps up as next Belgian sensation of the Vuelta a España

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


2 years ago

Jumbo-Visma is fine with racing in the shadow of Remco Evenepoel for now

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


2 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 5 preview: Another chance for the sprinters, if they can make it

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


2 years ago

Banged-up Remco Evenepoel won’t give away Vuelta a España red jersey for free

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


2 years ago

Police foil wild plot to dump 400 liters of oil onto Vuelta a España race course

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


2 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 4: Kaden Groves wins despite leadout man crashing in final kilometer

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


2 years ago

Trouble brews on and off the road for Ineos Grenadiers after early Vuelta a España losses

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


2 years ago

Is this Vuelta a España cursed? Crashes, deluges, tacks, and frayed nerves mark opening stages

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


2 years ago

Remco Evenepoel involved in post-finish line crash after Vuelta a España stage win

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


2 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 3: Remco Evenepoel blasts out of GC group for sizzler mountaintop victory

Evenepoel stamps authority by distancing Vingegaard and Ayuso in mountaintop sprint, claims GC leader's jersey.


2 years ago

Sepp Kuss ‘motivated’ for grand tour triple but he won’t be doing it every year

The American has been Jumbo-Visma's lucky charm in 2023 and he's stepping into the unknown by tackling his third grand tour in a year.


2 years ago

Vuelta a España: Another tack attack mars second grand tour in Spain

In a repeat of the Tour de France this summer, the peloton is sabotaged by nails thrown onto the road in what was an already complicated stage.


2 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 3 preview: The first of many summit finishes

Stage will give a clear indication as to the riders in form.


2 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 2: Andreas Kron wins in another wet and controversial stage

EF Education-EasyPost snatch red leader's jersey in a complicated stage marked by crashes at the Spanish grand tour.


2 years ago

‘We’re just pawns in the game’: Rider frustration boils over at Vuelta a España

UPDATED: Race organizers move the point where GC times will be taken to 9km to go after Remco Evenepoel hints at rider protest during Sunday's stage.


2 years ago

Vuelta a España: Riders lick wounds after crashes, controversy rock TTT opener

Dunbar loses time, Thomas loses teammate as downpour and darkening evening skies left riders falling like skittles.


2 years ago

Vuelta a España competes with football for headlines in Spain, at least for a few weeks

Poll reveals the Spanish sport fans love their national tour, and for a few weeks each summer, competes for space in the national dailies.


2 years ago

‘We are monkeys in a zoo’: Remco Evenepoel and teammates fume at near-darkness in Vuelta a España team time trial

Evenepoel and Co. were unhappy at the finish line after racing in near-dark conditions to open the Vuelta a España: 'It is just shame that they let us race in the dark like this.'


2 years ago

2 years ago

Sepp Kuss headlines US quartet at Vuelta a España: ‘I’m ready to help Primož and Jonas’

A grand tour rookie, two veteran stage-hunters, and the grand tour 'Mailman' part of the US presence in the season's final grand tour.


2 years ago

2 years ago

Eddie Dunbar brings Giro d’Italia momentum into underdog GC push at Vuelta a España

Irishman ruling nothing out despite stacked field of favorites: ‘A couple of names stand out … but there’s a lot of racing to be done’


2 years ago

Who starts when? Vuelta a España stage 1 team time trial start times

Here's when Roglič, Vingegaard, Evenepoel and the GC contenders kick-start their red jersey campaigns Saturday evening.


2 years ago

Roglič, Vingegaard vow unity in quest for Vuelta a España victory: ‘We’re not racing against each other, but with each other’

Jumbo-Visma rides into Vuelta as top favorite with a historic sweep of the season's grand tours at stake.


2 years ago

Remco Evenepoel wants to learn from Jonas Vingegaard at Vuelta a España ahead of 2024 Tour de France

The defending champion is keeping his ambitions fairly modest after COVID-19 forced his Giro d'Italia abandon in May.


2 years ago

Vuelta a España ticker: Illness forces UAE to make roster change, Arkéa-Samsic switches kits, Dunbar eyes Giro repeat

Follow all the pre-race news ahead of the opening Barcelona team time trial on Saturday 26.


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.