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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

4 years ago

Vuelta a España: What the stars said after stage 13

Here's what Matteo Trentin, Fabio Jakobsen, and others said after Florian Sénéchal won the flat and fast stage.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Florian Sénéchal delivers for Deceuninck-Quick-Step after Fabio Jakobsen cracks

Some quick thinking and a strong sprint from Florian Sénéchal saved Deceuninck-Quick-Step after Fabio Jakobsen cracked in the final kilometers.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 13: Florian Sénéchal snatches opportunity for win

Odd Christian Eiking rolled through another day in the overall race lead, while Egan Bernal hitched a ride at the back of the sprint trains to try to put time into his GC rivals.


4 years ago

Kiel Reijnen Vuelta Video Diary: Race numbers, bandages, and a bedtime story

Kiel Reijnen shares his behind-the-scenes experiences from the Vuelta a España.


4 years ago

Euskaltel-Euskadi brings ‘orange tide’ and Basque passion back to Vuelta a España

Long-running Basque team returns to Vuelta after eight-year absence, bringing its fervent orange-clad fans and social ambitions with it.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: What the stars said after stage 12

Here's what Michael Matthews, Matteo Trentin, and others said after Magnus Cort Nielsen punched to the stage win.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Primož Roglič, Adam Yates escape unscathed after stage 12 crash

Primož Roglič and Adam Yates took a tumble on stage 12 of the Vuelta a España but avoided any time losses or serious injuries.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Temperatures soar as peloton burns under Iberian sun

Thermometers peak above 109F in Thursday's 12th stage, but cooler weather offers reprieve in the final week.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 12: Magnus Cort Nielsen punches to redeeming win

Odd Christian Eiking retains race leader's jersey with no changes to the top-10 of the GC.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Primož Roglič and his battle to lose the red jersey, before winning it

Primož Roglič has twice lost the Vuelta a España's red jersey on purpose. Why has he done it and can he win it back when it really matters?


4 years ago

Vuelta a España unsung heroes: Jetse Bol jumped off the language deep end, and loved it

In 2016, Jetse Bol started studying Spanish to better integrate into his Colombian team. Now, at Burgos-BH, he's fluent in the language and that much more a part of the team.


4 years ago

Vuelta Diaries: Warming up the legs in a pedicab

American Kiel Reijnen takes us along for his rest day hijinks at the Vuelta a España.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: What the stars said after stage 11

Here's what Odd Eiking, Enric Mas, and others said after Primož Roglič stamped authority on the final ascent, up the Valdepeñas ‘wall.’


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Enric Mas riding high by going to ‘elbow-to-elbow’ with Primož Roglič

Enric Mas and Miguel Ángel López continue to press Primož Roglič in the Vuelta a España.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Primož Roglič silences critics with stunning stage victory

Primož Roglič brushes off crash 24 hours earlier to reclaim momentum going into hardest part of Vuelta a España.


4 years ago

VeloNews Podcast: Primož Roglič’s YOLO attack; Ineos slumps; Ian Boswell interview

On this week's podcast we discuss Primož Roglič's aggressive Vuelta a España tactics and hear from gravel king Ian Boswell.


4 years ago

4 years ago

Vuelta a España unsung heroes: Mikel Nieve wanted to be like Miguel Indurain as a kid

The 37-year-old Mikel Nieve is one of the most experienced riders in the peloton with 20 grand tour finishes under his belt and only one abandon.


4 years ago

Quinn Simmons aims at ‘survival’ and stage wins in Vuelta a España grand tour debut

American racer riding into unknown in first-ever first three week race as he sets long-view on worlds, Paris-Roubaix


4 years ago

‘No risk, no glory’: Jumbo-Visma defends Primož Roglič attack at Vuelta a España

Primož Roglič had a lucky escape after crashing while on the attack on stage 10 of the Vuelta a España.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: What the stars said after stage 10

Here's what Primož Roglič, Enric Mas, and others said after the surprises before the finish in Rincón de la Victoria.


4 years ago

Egan Bernal on Vuelta a España time losses: ‘That’s cycling; attacking and then exploding’

Ineos Grenadiers pushes for breakaway success as Egan Bernal and Adam Yates suffer another difficult day at the Vuelta a España and losing more time in the GC.


4 years ago

What makes the Vuelta a España so different than the Tour de France or Giro d’Italia? We asked the riders.

Heat, sharp climbs, and passionate fans set the Vuelta a España apart from the season's other grand tours.


4 years ago

What was Primož Roglič thinking? Vuelta a España favorite dodges bullet

Primož Roglič rolled the dice in a risky late-stage attack when some wondered why he attacked at all.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 10: Michael Storer scores second win

Primož Roglič crashed on high-speed descent while trying to put time into his GC rivals.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Week one power analysis

We dive into the power numbers from Sepp Kuss, Jack Haig, and Alejandro Valverde from the opening week of the Vuelta a España.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Three things to watch out for in the second week

From Movistar's attempts to overthrow Primož Roglič in the red jersey to Ineos Grenadiers trying to bounce back from a bad first week to a new summit finish to contend with.


4 years ago

Egan Bernal admits Vuelta a España victory unlikely but vows to press on

Adam Yates and Ineos Grenadiers insist 'anything can happen' in back half of Vuelta a España.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Four moments that made the race’s first week

From Fabio Jakobsen's emotional return to the grand tour stage winner's circle to Primož Roglič and Enric Mas duking it out in the mountains.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Can Movistar get it right? Enric Mas and Miguel Ángel López emerge as most dangerous rivals for Primož Roglič

Movistar played the tactics just right on the Alto de Velefique to move onto the virtual podium at the Vuelta a España.


4 years ago

From ice to tarmac: How ski mountaineer Anton Palzer is making the switch to road racing

Bora-Hansgrohe rider is hoping to dominate the mountains on two wheels the same way he did with boots and skis in Vuelta a España debut.


4 years ago

Bahrain-Victorious reconfigures as Mikel Landa crumbles at Vuelta a España

Jack Haig, Damiano Caruso spearhead "Plan B" as Landa slides out of GC contention in Vuelta's mountaintop showdown.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España unsung heroes: Lennard Hofstede on being half-wheeled to pro fitness and quitting social media

Hofstede spent his youth training and racing with his brother – their half-wheeling horseplay continues to motivate the Jumbo-Visma domestique to this day.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: What Enric Mas, Egan Bernal, and others said after the battle up Alto de Velefique

Here's what Egan Bernal, Jack Haig, Enric Mas and others had to say after the summit finish to Velfique on stage 9 of the Vuelta a España.


4 years ago

Sepp Kuss on Ineos Grenadiers: ‘They had to try something’

Colorado climber sits back and watches Ineos Grenadiers unravel as Primož Roglič tightens grip on race lead.


4 years ago

Roglič’s race to lose? Primož Roglič reigns supreme in opening phase of Vuelta a España

Roglič has looked faultless through the opening week while his rivals have faded – but does he have enough of a buffer to last through to the final?


4 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 9: Damiano Caruso scores with long solo, Primož Roglič extends GC lead

GC explodes on tough Velefique summit finish as Egan Bernal, Miguel Ángel López and Adam Yates lose time on Roglič.


4 years ago

Primož Roglic, Egan Bernal brace for massive mountain stage at Vuelta a España

Roglič vows to fight for red jersey in fearsome climbing stage and special-category summit finish Sunday.


4 years ago

EF Education-Nippo pivoting to stage-hunting mode at Vuelta a España following Hugh Carthy’s surprise exit

Riders look to take something out of the second half of the Vuelta a España following Friday's exit of GC leader.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 8: Fabio Jakobsen punches to second sprint win after hectic final

Primož Roglič retains red jersey through straightforward sprint stage ahead of massive mountain test Sunday.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: What Sepp Kuss, Pavel Sivakov and others said after stage 7

Here's what Pavel Sivakov, Felix Großschartner, and others said after Michael Storer rode into his biggest career win.


4 years ago

Fracture throws future into doubt for Alejandro Valverde

Movistar left adrift following untimely exit of Valverde, victim of a fall late in Friday's stage.


4 years ago

Attrition starting to take its toll at Vuelta a España

Riders like Mikel Landa and Richard Carapaz move backwards on a day Hugh Carthy and Alejandro Valverde leave early.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 7: Michael Storer attacks summit finish to score first WorldTour win

Primož Roglič continues to lead the GC, a scant eight seconds ahead of Felix Großschartner.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Hugh Carthy, Alejandro Valverde abandon on stage 7

Hugh Carthy abandons after another difficult day while Alejandro Valverde crashes out on a high-speed descent.


4 years ago

Primož Roglič to face assault from Movistar, Ineos Grenadiers in first mountain stages of Vuelta a España

Two huge stages Friday and Sunday will see Roglič fending off GC attacks and hoping to pass red jersey to a breakaway rider.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: What the stars said after stage 6

Here's what Michael Matthews, Alejandro Valverde, and others said after Primož Roglič regained the overall race lead.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Primož Roglič rises to red as Kenny Elissonde, Hugh Carthy struggle in wind

Primož Roglič took the red jersey off Kenny Elissonde and took more time on his rivals as the Vuelta a España heads back into the mountains, while Hugh Carthy lost a lot of time.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 6: Magnus Cort Nielsen holds chasers for dramatic win

Primož Roglič reclaimed the overall lead as overnight leader Kenny Elissonde was distanced on the final climb.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Tom Pidcock eying potential stage wins at debut grand tour

Tom Pidcock is helping guide Ineos Grenadiers teammates Egan Bernal, Richard Carapaz, and Adam Yates to Vuelta a España but he's also eying a potential stage win.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Primož Roglič primed to regain red jersey after incident-free opening week

Primož Roglič has kept his nose clean at the Vuelta a España as some of his rivals have faltered. With the mountains looming, he could be back in red soon.


4 years ago

VeloNews Podcast: Are WorldTour riders vaccinated? Jennifer Valente on winning Olympic gold

We discuss WorldTour riders and vaccination, as well as the opening stages of the Vuelta. Then, Jennifer Valente joins the podcast.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: What the stars said after Jasper Philipsen won stage 5

Here's what Kenny Elissonde, Jasper Philipsen, and others said after the chaotic final kilometers of stage 5.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Late crash spoils GC hopes for Romain Bardet, costs Rein Taaramaë leader’s jersey

Kenny Elissonde takes over lead after late-race crash splits bunch with about 11km to go.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 5: Jasper Philipsen avoids late crash to win in chaotic bunch gallop

Kenny Elissonde took over the race lead when Rein Taaramäe crashed and lost time in the final 11 kilometers.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España unsung heroes: Antonio Nibali talks brotherhood, fatherhood, and keeping the Sicilian spirit strong

Antonio Nibali is the embodiment of Sicilian family values. He speaks about living in reference to his brother Vincenzo and life away from his nine-month-old daughter.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España triumph for Fabio Jakobsen gives Deceuninck-Quick-Step dilemma in dealings with Mark Cavendish

Jakobsen's return to top form gives Patrick Lefevere tough decisions as he negotiates contracts and race allocations with Mark Cavendish.


4 years ago

Quinn Simmons: ‘This Vuelta is great training for the worlds and Roubaix’

American rider playing supporting role in grand tour debut with an eye on goals later this season and beyond.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: What the stars said after Fabio Jakobsen’s stage 4 victory

Here's what Egan Bernal, Jasper Philipsen, and others said after Fabio Jakobsen confirmed he's back to grand tour form.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Fabio Jakobsen and his incredible journey back to the winner’s circle

One year ago, Fabio Jakobsen was fighting for his life in the ICU; on Tuesday, he won a stage at the Vuelta a España


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Egan Bernal says ‘anything can happen’ and Ineos Grenadiers still has three leaders

Egan Bernal says that Ineos Grendaiers still has three leaders, despite Adam Yates and Richard Carapaz losing time in the opening stages of the Vuelta a España.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 4: Fabio Jakobsen maneuvers around Arnaud Démare in final meters for win

Race-leader Rein Taaramäe took a minor tumble at 2km to go, but held onto the overall.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España unsung heroes: Andreas Kron always has his mom in his mind when racing

Andreas Kron is riding his debut grand tour at the Vuelta a España. For Kron, cycling was an escape when his mother died from cancer but her memory is often with him when he races.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Movistar keeps options open in early rounds

Movistar leaves opening salvo with all three of its 'gallos' still in the GC frame.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Close call for Joe Dombrowski

Joe Dombrowski reads the tactics correctly but runs into a strong Rein Taaramäe.


4 years ago

Primož Roglič happy to give away leader’s jersey at Vuelta a España

Jumbo-Visma deftly plays first mountain-top finale to let jersey slip away yet mark its direct rivals.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Richard Carapaz penalized 20 seconds in Monday’s stage

The race jury slapped a 20-second penalty on the recently crowned Olympic champion for an illegal feed.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España GC pack plays poker on Picón Blanco as Sepp Kuss, Richard Carapaz lose time

Movistar makes a statement, Jumbo-Visma and Ineos Grenadiers lose leaders as GC favorites shadowbox on Vuelta's first summit finish.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: What the stars said after the first mountain stage

Here's what Joe Dombrowski, Primož Roglič, and others said after finishing on the steep slopes of the Picón Blanco.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 3: Rein Taaramäe takes first mountain stage of 2021 Spanish tour

Taaramäe takes over race lead as Primož Roglič drops to third overall.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Picón Blanco delivers vertical pain early

Vuelta packing mountain punch early in a climb that's steep enough to make some differences just three days into the race.


4 years ago

Primož Roglič avoids crash, but Adam Yates, Hugh Carthy lose time

Alex Aranburu misses chance to snatch leader's jersey as pileup late in stage sees a few GC favorites lose time.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 2: What the stars said after Jasper Philipsen strikes for sprint win

From GC leader Primož Roglič to crash victim Jordi Meeus, here's what the stars said after the Vuelta's second stage.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Jasper Philipsen comes of age

Alpecin-Fenix keeps punching above its weight, and Jasper Philipsen delivers to give team opening bunch sprint victories in all three grand tours in 2021.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 2: Jasper Philipsen scores sprint win after frenetic finale

Philipsen scores second grand tour victory after crash tears up the bunch at four kilometers to go, Primož Roglič finishes safely to retain red jersey.


4 years ago

Sepp Kuss climbs into King of the Mountains jersey at the Vuelta a España

Jumbo-Visma gets title defense rolling with Primož Roglič taking red jersey and the Coloradan ace Kuss poised 15 seconds back after opening time trial.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España peloton braces for crosswinds, echelons in high-stakes first week

Strong winds look set to blow the race apart from Sunday's stage and into the next week as the peloton races through exposed central Spain.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 1: Primož Roglič blasts to TT victory

Primož Roglič wins time trial to open title defense, with Sepp Kuss claiming King of Mountains jersey.


4 years ago

North Americans in the Vuelta a España: Stage-hunters, rookies and helpers

Sepp Kuss, Quinn Simmons, Joe Dombrowski and Chad Haga headline the North American contingent at the 2021 Vuelta a España.


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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.