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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

3 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 6 preview: The first high mountain day set to shake things up

Three categorized climbs including a difficult finish should reshuffle the GC.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Jake Stewart impresses, Rudy Molard takes race lead

Stewart rides aggressively in first grand tour, sets teammate up for red jersey.


3 years ago

Lawson Craddock rolls dice in Vuelta a España breakaway: ‘I played my cards’

Craddock on racing through a sea of Basque fans: 'I will remember that for a long time.'


3 years ago

Marc Soler ends Spanish stage win drought at Vuelta a España

The victory is Spain's first stage in any grand tour since Ion Izagirre in the 2020 Vuelta.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 5: Marc Soler holds off chasers to win in Bilbao

The Spanish rider soloes to the stage win as Rudy Molard takes the race lead.


3 years ago

Euskaltel-Euskadi doubly motivated to race on ‘home roads’ at Vuelta a España

Basque-backed team racing with pride and ambition on 'home roads' in quest in return to glory.


3 years ago

Lawson Craddock: ‘We are racing to win the Vuelta a España’

Craddock talks Yates, time bonuses, and the team's chase for UCI points in this exclusive interview.


3 years ago

First COVID withdrawal from Vuelta a España as Daan Hoole leaves race

Hoole tested positive after developing a sore throat overnight.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Remco Evenepoel keeping cool under early race heat

Belgian star says it was 'mission accomplished' in first major GC tussle at the Spanish grand tour.


3 years ago

3 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 5 preview: Lots of climbs and no gifts in the Basque hills

Long lumpy stage set to take the pain from Tuesday and add a few more percent in parcours suited to Roglič, GC contenders, and pure puncheurs.


3 years ago

Mads Pedersen: ‘We are really here to win this green jersey’ at Vuelta a España

Danish rider finishes second on stage 4 to pick up points, beats Bennett in intermediate sprint.


3 years ago

Ben O’Connor passes first exam at Vuelta a España: ‘I haven’t raced a proper stage in months’

O'Connor takes long view on Vuelta GC battle: 'You don't want to burn your matches early.'


3 years ago

Enric Mas stands tall in first GC scrum at Vuelta a España

Movistar's Alejandro Valverde is backing Mas: 'To finish third here today is a sign that he’s feeling strong.'


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Primož Roglič proves he’s back on track in first GC throw down

Roglič cautions despite early warning flare: 'It's just the beginning of the Vuelta.'


3 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 4: Primož Roglič scores hilltop sprint, secures red jersey

Jumbo-Visma rider powers away from the pack on the final rise to the line to become the fourth from the team to wear the red jersey.


3 years ago

Chris Froome on Woods’ exit: ‘It changes our goals’ at Vuelta a España

Froome on ambitions: 'I hope to target one or two stages in the back end of the Vuelta.'


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: No nostalgia yet for stage-hunting Vincenzo Nibali

A winner in 2010, Nibali hoping to go out with a Vuelta bang: 'The road will tell me quickly where I am at.'


3 years ago

Richard Carapaz not fazed by Giro defeat at Vuelta a España: ‘I have no doubts about my performance’

Ecuadorian vows he's committed to Ineos Grenadiers in final grand tour with team, braces against notion of solo leadership.


3 years ago

Fred Wright aiming for the sky at Vuelta a España: ‘A big win is just around the corner’

The versatile Bahrain-Victorious rider on pinpointing who he is as a racer, Tour de France attacks, chasing his first pro win and relaxing with a Rubik's cube.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España hits Spain’s ‘green coast’ to put the peloton into the red

Week 1 preview: After three nervous days in the Netherlands, the peloton faces a challenging week littered with climbs and possibly heavy rain.


3 years ago

Did the ‘big starts’ deliver? Rating the Giro d’Italia, Tour de France, Vuelta a España’s overseas openers

Budapest, Denmark, the Netherlands: Racing action and spectacle, cash-cows and chaos, or necessary evil?


3 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 4 preview: Racing hits Spain with a Basque bang and a harrowing uphill finish

Hilltop sprint and bike-mad Basque crowds will see peloton shaken to life after Dutch start.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Alejandro Valverde, Mikel Landa criticize urban circuits in Dutch stages

Spanish riders relieved to leave behind narrow Dutch roads packed with traffic furniture as Vuelta returns to Spain.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Can a new team enter the grand tour winner’s club?

The modern era of the 'super teams' is dominating grand tour racing — will this Vuelta reshuffle the deck?


3 years ago

Sepp Kuss: ‘I’d rather not have the Vuelta a España lead’

The Colorado climber on ambitions, the opening three days in the Netherlands, and why the Vuelta is a race he loves.


3 years ago

Primož Roglič and Jumbo-Visma in ‘perfect situation’ after dominant Dutch start

'I don't need the red jersey until Madrid,' Slovenian jokes; sports director Niermann says Roglič still feels back pain.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Richard Carapaz fine after crash with cone on stage 3

Ecuadorean laughing about "little tumble" after the finish as Ineos Grenadiers count themselves satisfied with good Vuelta start.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 3: Sam Bennett doubles up with sprint victory

Mads Pedersen finishes second for the second day in a row as Edoardo Affini takes red jersey for Jumbo-Visma.


3 years ago

Michael Woods out of Vuelta a España in stage 3 crash

More bad luck for Canadian climber who abandoned Tour de France on last day with COVID-19.


3 years ago

Steff Cras first rider out of Vuelta a España after high-speed crash: ‘It was my biggest goal of the season’

Lotto Soudal rider out of Vuelta with broken wrist and elbow before the race even sees Spain.


3 years ago

Jai Hindley: Vuelta a España time loss to rivals is ‘not the end of the world’

Giro d'Italia champion on nervy opening road stage and what teammate Sam Bennett's stage 2 win means.


3 years ago

Sam Bennett: Vuelta a España stage win should be the turning point

Irishman’s second win of season removes some pressure but the points jersey hunter says there’s still more to come.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 2: Sam Bennett blasts back in big bunch sprint

Irishman roars back to the top to end frustrating period.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Jake Stewart making grand tour debut with good legs and confidence

Fresh off his first pro win, the Groupama-FDJ youngster is a potential outsider for punchy sprint finishes.


3 years ago

Remco Evenepoel reflects on Vuelta a España opener: ‘It was about limiting our losses’

Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl leader happy with third-place TTT start and has say on using the Specialized TT5 head sock helmet.


3 years ago

Doing the Vuelta a España with 24 hours’ notice: Floris De Tier’s race from Tour of Denmark to the Netherlands

Planes, bikes and automobiles for last-minute Alpecin-Deceuninck replacement: 'I won’t forget this moment for the rest of my life'


3 years ago

Arkéa-Samsic director: ‘No idea’ where tramadol in Nairo Quintana case came from

French team waiting for clarification in Quintana case before making a judgement.


3 years ago

Commentary: Why the Vuelta a España is the best grand tour of the year

Vuelta a Hoody: There's a sense of anarchy this month that will only reconfirm La Vuelta as the season's most entertaining race.


3 years ago

Simon Yates relies on ‘blind faith’ as wet roads dampen Vuelta a España start for BikeExchange

Yates finishes 31 seconds back in Vuelta team time trial as director rues unfavorable conditions for BikeExchange's start.


3 years ago

Rod Ellingworth happy with strong Vuelta a España start for Richard Carapaz

Ineos Grenadiers deputy principal calls their Vuelta TTT a "bloody good ride" while white jersey wearer Hayter reflects on grand tour debut.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Jumbo-Visma tears to TTT triumph to set tone on Primož Roglic title defense

Jumbo-Visma tops Ineos Grenadiers and Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl in Utrecht opener, with Robert Gesink scoring the first red jersey.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Hugh Carthy aims for top 5

The 2020 Vuelta podium finisher looks to end season on a high after so-so season.


3 years ago

Four North Americans to light up the Vuelta a España: Stage-hunters and podium dreamers

Though it's a thinner number compared to the Tour de France, the North Americans will be at the sharp end of the action.


3 years ago

Is Thymen Arensman the real deal? Dutch GC promise steps into leader’s shoes at Vuelta a España

Arensman embarks on 'voyage of discovery' with first full grand tour leadership role.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 1 preview: Rain could shape result of Utrecht team time trial

Jumbo-Visma lines up as favorites in evening opener that might come down to balance between speed and safety.


3 years ago

Michael Woods loves the Vuelta a España, but can he turn that into GC success?

The Canadian has a lot of promise as a grand tour rider, but he's only once made it into the top 10.


3 years ago

Gino Mäder to donate money to environmental charities for every rider he beats in 2022

The Swiss will donate 1 CHF to charity for every rider he beats this season. So far he's beat over 3,000 and he's got the Vuelta a España next.


3 years ago

Commentary: Can Sam Bennett salvage his season at the Vuelta a España?

It’s a question of identity as the Irishman looks to ‘find himself’ and return to the top step of the podium.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Movistar to wear special jerseys to honor Alejandro Valverde

Movistar will change its team kit from blue to white during the Vuelta a España to honor Valverde in his final grand tour.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Starting times for team time trial

Burgos-BH starts first and Jumbo-Visma is last off the ramp to open the 2022 Vuelta.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Mikel Landa plays down chance of finding miracle form

'I would like to be competitive, but this time I don't arrive in the same form,' says Bahrain-Victorious rider.


3 years ago

Commentary: Is Primož Roglič pushing himself too far at Vuelta a España after Tour de France injuries?

The Slovenian is preparing for a bid to take his fourth Vuelta just weeks after breaking two vertebrae.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Brandon McNulty granted greater freedom than at Tour de France

'I want to compete in the grand tour game one day, whenever it comes,' says American rider.


3 years ago

Ben O’Connor: Finishing on Vuelta a España podium is the dream scenario

Recovered from his Tour injuries and COVID-19, Australian wants to go on the attack and complete grand tour stage win trilogy in Spain.


3 years ago

7 riders with a point to prove at the Vuelta a España

It's the last grand tour of 2022 and for a number of reasons these riders will be hoping to leave their mark on the race.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Alejandro Valverde draws curtains with stage win ambitions

Enric Mas taking it 'day by day' as Valverde fires the 'last bullet' in Vuelta farewell.


3 years ago

Primož Roglič: ‘I’m ready’ for Vuelta a España defense

Jumbo-Visma favorite reflects on injury discomfort, Remco Evenepoel threat and how he got over Tour de France disappointment.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Simon Yates warns it ‘would be silly’ to count out Remco Evenepoel

After a knee injury took Yates out of the Giro d'Italia, he returns to the Vuelta for the first time since winning in 2018 with every intention of winning again.


3 years ago

Chris Froome: Relegation battle won’t impact Israel-Premier Tech tactics at Vuelta a España

Froome says the first week of the Vuelta will be about survival before he targets stages later in the race.


3 years ago

‘I’ve not been feeling great’: João Almeida downplays Vuelta a España form

Portuguese captain uncertain after sub-optimal preparation, while talented teenage teammate Juan Ayuso looks to enjoy debut grand tour.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Esteban Chaves, Hugh Carthy, and Rigoberto Urán lead EF Education-EasyPost

American team brings a three-pronged attack into the final grand tour of the season.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: No Jack Haig as Bahrain Victorious brings mix of GC, stage-hunters

Mikel Landa and Gino Mäder headline the team's GC push to top its breakout 2021 performances.


3 years ago

How do riders recover from the Tour de France and train to be ready for the Vuelta a España?

Riders and trainers share the art and science behind recovering from a grand tour to be in top form again one month later.


3 years ago

A record six former winners to square off at Vuelta a España

The return of ex-champions Nibali, Froome, Valverde, Yates, Quintana, and Roglič marks a record for the Spanish grand tour.


3 years ago

Jai Hindley: We’ll let the road decide at the Vuelta a España, like the Giro

Hindley 'going into the unknown' at Vuelta and expects no problems finding GC balance with Bora-Hansgrohe teammates Kelderman and Higuita.


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: Analyzing the Ineos Grenadiers team

A mix of youth and experience for the British WorldTour team ahead of the final grand tour of the season.


3 years ago

Emmanuel Buchmann out of Vuelta a España with infection

The German rider will be replaced by Matteo Fabbro in Bora-Hansgrohe's lineup.


3 years ago

3 years ago

Quick-Step boss Patrick Lefevere: ‘I don’t pay Julian Alaphilippe to win world championships’

Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl chief expects Alaphilippe to be hunting for more than world championship form at the Vuelta a España.


3 years ago

Nairo Quintana hoping to ‘do a Geraint Thomas’ with Vuelta a España podium bid

Quintana hails Thomas' ride to the podium in the Tour de France as example of how cycling's elder statesmen can stand up to the 'youth boom.'


3 years ago

Vuelta a España: 5 key stages

The Vuelta a España is packed with difficult days throughout, including eight summit finishes and much more.


3 years ago

Julian Alaphilippe confirmed for stage-hunting extravaganza at Vuelta a España

Alaphilippe looking to salvage season at Spanish tour as Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl confirms climber crew to support Remco Evenepoel.


3 years ago

3 years ago

Jumbo-Visma gives Primož Roglič the green light for Vuelta a España

Sepp Kuss and Rohan Dennis make part of the Dutch team for the final grand tour of the season.


3 years ago

250 advertising banners, 550 team staff, one field hospital: Vuelta a España must-know numbers

Want to know some tasty bits of trivia about this year's Vuelta a España? We got you.


3 years ago

VN Archives – Return of the King: Contador wins a Vuelta battle that goes down to the wire

Andy Hood reports on Alberto Contador's 2012 Vuelta a España triumph, a race featuring then-emerging talents Chris Froome and Andrew Talansky.


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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.