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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 starts with COVID jitters

Spanish grand tour made it through 2020 without any infections, but as cases spike across Spain, race officials and teams are taking no chances.


4 years ago

Ineos Grenadiers brings all the chiefs with Vuelta a España multi-leader strategy

Richard Carapaz, Egan Bernal and Adam Yates all bring personal ambition to Vuelta a España in scenario set for intra-team tension.


4 years ago

Primož Roglič to race gold Cervélo P5 to celebrate Olympics TT win

Primož Roglič will show off his new TT bike in the opening stage of the Vuelta a España.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España TT start list: Egan Bernal, Primož Roglič starting last

The short and intense time trial could see some significant differences for any GC candidates who cannot negotiate the technical course.


4 years ago

Can Movistar deliver at Vuelta a España?

Miguel Ángel López and Enric Mas take the lead for podium quest, with Alejandro Valverde as the wingman.


4 years ago

Landa’s big chance: Mikel Landa looks to convert potential into podiums at Vuelta a España

Basque climber has momentum under his wheels and an extra powerful Bahrain-Victorious squad behind him – what could go wrong?


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Egan Bernal aiming to make history with grand tour sweep

For Egan Bernal, beating Primoz Roglič will be about taking opportunities and creating a big buffer ahead of the final, decisive time trial.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Tom Pidcock, Quinn Simmons, Mauri Vansevenant, Andreas Kron lead list of grand tour debutants

From Tadej Pogačar to Tom Boonen, many big names have made their grand tour debut at the Vuelta. What can the class of 2021 do?


4 years ago

VeloNews Podcast: The Vuelta’s new Angliru; Jennifer Valente’s golden ride; Lauren De Crescenzo’s comeback

We discuss the Vuelta a España's new Angliru and Jenn Valente's gold medal ride in Tokyo. Then, Lauren De Crescenzo joins the show.


4 years ago

Heat will be additional rival during ‘summer edition’ of Vuelta a España

Temperatures in the first two weeks of the 2021 Vuelta a España could push into the upper-90s and even into the low-100s.


4 years ago

No Vuelta a España leadership no big deal as Sepp Kuss eyes steady upward curve

Sepp Kuss steps aside for Primož Roglič at Vuelta a España as the Coloradan ace eyes steady progression toward GC captaincy.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Five contenders for victory at the final grand tour of 2021

From Primož Roglič to Egan Bernal to Mikel Landa, these are the GC favorites for the Vuelta a España's red jersey.


4 years ago

Vuelta a España: Ineos Grenadiers brings its might in search of grand tour podium sweep

Ineos Grenadiers could match Movistar and Jumbo-Visma as only teams to hit podiums in all three grand tours in one season since 1995.


4 years ago

Analysis: Five stages that will crown the 2021 Vuelta a España champion

Mark your calendars for these five stages of the Vuelta a España, which are likely to crown the overall victor.


4 years ago

From Egan Bernal vs Primož Roglič to Tom Pidcock and Quinn Simmons: Riders to watch at the Vuelta a España

Can Roglič make it three in a row? Can Pidcock score on debut? And can Fabio Jakobsen crown his comeback? Here's what to watch at the Spanish tour.


4 years ago

Sepp Kuss on Vuelta a España: Tour de France taught Jumbo-Visma how to win in different ways

Kuss, Primož Roglič, Steven Kruijswijk all hoping to keep in contention after Tour de France showed fragility of all-for-one approach.


4 years ago

Can Primož Roglič join an elite club of three-time Vuelta a España winners?

Primož Roglič could become only the third rider in history to win three Vueltas in a row. He will have to get past the likes of Ineos Grenadiers duo Egan Bernal and Richard Carapaz first.


4 years ago

2021 Vuelta a España teams

Names, quick facts, and the jerseys of the teams competing in the 2021 Vuelta a España.


4 years ago

That epic Vuelta a España showdown? Big names not confirmed yet

Team officials say Tadej Pogačar will decide after Olympics, while it's ‘very likely’ Egan Bernal will race Spanish grand tour.


5 years ago

45 motorcycle police from Vuelta a España test positive for COVID-19

None of the riders inside the Vuelta a España peloton were diagnosed with COVID-19.


5 years ago

Roundtable: Where will this 18-stage autumnal Vuelta a España sit in the history books?

Primož Roglič held his nerve and limited his losses to Richard Carapaz in the final mountain stage of the race Saturday, and was able to successfully ride to his second-straight Vuelta victory.


5 years ago

Power Analysis: Vuelta a España stage 17

We dive into power numbers from stage 17 of the Vuelta a España, and a nail-biting final on the Alto de la Covatilla.


5 years ago

Primož Roglič caps season with Vuelta a España win, hints at title defense

Jumbo Visma's Primož Roglič becomes the first rider to defend the Vuelta since Roberto Heras in 2005.


5 years ago

Hugh Carthy rides to the center of EF Pro Cycling’s future at the Vuelta a España

Young Brit's third-place at the Vuelta sets him up to take star role at EF Pro Cycling as Michael Woods and Daniel Martínez leave the team.


5 years ago

How the U.S. riders fared at the 2020 Vuelta a España

The Vuelta proved a rollercoaster three weeks for the five Americans at the race, from Sepp Kuss and Will Barta riding high to Ian Garrison gutting out a tough debut grand tour.


5 years ago

Time bonuses gave Primož Roglič winning cushion in Vuelta a España victory

Richard Carapaz would have been ahead by eight seconds without time bonuses in Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Video: Vuelta a España stage 18 highlights

Watch the video highlights of the final stage of the 2020 Tour of Spain.


5 years ago

Chris Froome receives his Vuelta a España trophy … nine years later

Chris Froome leaves 2020 Vuelta with a new trophy and motivation to return to try to win another one.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España: Pascal Ackermann takes final stage sprint as Primož Roglič secures red jersey

Bora-Hansgrohe sprinter wins bunch kick in central Madrid as all GC contenders come safely to the line behind.


5 years ago

Relentless Primož Roglič completes rebound with Vuelta a España victory

Roglič's ruthless mental and physical approach throughout the season proved strong enough to overcome a traumatic Tour de France turnaround.


5 years ago

Video: Vuelta a España stage 17 highlights

Watch the GC battle heat up when Richard Carapaz launched an attack 3km out, putting Primož Roglič's slim lead in serious jeopardy.


5 years ago

Analysis: How the GC stars fared in the Vuelta a España’s fight up La Covatilla

Saturday's stage 17 to La Covatilla produced a thrilling battle between the GC stars. Here's how the final mountaintop finish of this year's Vuelta a España shook up the standings.


5 years ago

Closing-battle ‘polemica’ spices up thrilling Vuelta a España finale

Some wondered if Movistar was dishing out revenge on former rider Richard Carapaz as Primož Roglič hitched a ride to save his red jersey.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 17: Primož Roglič survives late scare to retain GC lead as David Gaudu takes stage

Late charge from Richard Carapaz put Roglič's red jersey in danger, but the Slovenian was able to limit his losses to all-but assure overall victory ahead of final sprint stage.


5 years ago

Video: Vuelta a España stage 16 highlights

Watch Magnus Cort Nielsen snatch the stage 16 win right at the line.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España goes down to the wire

Summit finish at La Covatilla will decide season's final grand tour at Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Roundtable: Do longer, six-hour stages belong in modern grand tours?

Can Primož Roglič hang on to win the Vuelta a España? What lessons did cycling learn in 2020? Let's dig in.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 16: Magnus Cort Nielsen denies Primož Roglič in closing sprint

With the bonus seconds scored with the second-place finish, Roglič now leads the overall by 45 seconds.


5 years ago

Guillaume Martin climbing to glory in the Vuelta a España

Martin has been in no less than five major breakaways during this year’s Vuelta, and commands the KOM jersey, but has yet to win a much-coveted stage.


5 years ago

Peloton pushed to limit at marathon Vuelta a España stage: ‘It’s not necessary’

Headwinds and heavy rain made for a tough 230km day at the Vuelta on Thursday as questions over the length of grand tour stages re-emerge.


5 years ago

Video: Vuelta a España stage 15 highlights

Watch the highlights of stage 15 of the 2020 Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 15: Jasper Philipsen scores uphill sprint win in blustery conditions

No change in the general classification sees Primož Roglič one day closer to winning a second consecutive Tour of Spain.


5 years ago

Q&A Sepp Kuss: ‘The Angliru is unrelenting’

Sepp Kuss says Angliru is so steep it's hard to make important time differences.


5 years ago

Ineos Grenadiers embracing ‘more fun’ offensive racing style at Vuelta a España

British team continues adopting new aggressive approach to racing after successfully using the tactic at the Giro d'Italia.


5 years ago

Chris Froome optimistic as he races for his future at Vuelta a España: ‘My legs are coming round’

The grand tour great feels his form is returning as he races himself back to fitness ahead of a high-profile move to Israel Start-Up Nation.


5 years ago

VeloNews Podcast: Roglič vs. Carapaz for Vuelta a España red; Sepp Kuss and Michael Woods

We break down the Vuelta a España's battle between Primož Roglič and Richard Carapaz. Then, Sepp Kuss and Michael Woods join the program.


5 years ago

Video: Vuelta a España stage 14 highlights

A well-timed attack saw Belgian Tim Wellens get the advantage over Canadian Michael Woods in the closing meters of the race.


5 years ago

One step closer to Madrid for Primož Roglič at Vuelta a España

GC rivals eyeing last mountaintop finale at La Covatilla to try to upturn Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 14: Tim Wellens scores another win

Primož Roglič safe in the leader's jersey a day following his fourth stage win.


5 years ago

Hugh Carthy not content to cruise for third at Vuelta a España

EF Pro Cycling's rising star is within 47-seconds of the red jersey and plans to go all-out to snatch race lead.


5 years ago

Rory Sutherland rides final TT as WorldTour career winds down

Rory Sutherland relishing final week of racing career at Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Enric Mas remains frustrated with Vuelta a España performance

Young Spaniard now sits over two minutes away from podium; Movistar receive no fine or penalty for Mas' bike change outside designated swap area in Tuesday's TT.


5 years ago

Jumbo-Visma confident Primož Roglič can go the distance through third week of Vuelta a España

Victory at Liège-Bastogne-Liège gave Roglič a timely confidence boost after Tour de France disappointment, says team.


5 years ago

Will Barta comes within one second of biggest win of career

Primož Roglič pipped Will Barta by slimmest of margins to regain the lead in decisive time trial at Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Richard Carapaz loses red jersey but limits losses at Vuelta a España time trial

Ecuadorian kept Primož Roglič on a close leash through Vuelta time trial to finish up second overall, 39 seconds back.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 13: Primož Roglič rides to time trial win and back into overall lead

The Slovenian scorched the individual time trial and took time on Richard Carapaz and Hugh Carthy.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España sees all-clear on latest COVID controls

No new cases revealed in rest day testing as season's final grand tour marks home stretch of 2020 racing.


5 years ago

Power analysis: Vuelta a España stage 12

Time will tell if Kuss saved Roglič’s Vuelta, sticking by his side as the Slovenian slowly began to crack. Here's how the Colorado native did it.


5 years ago

Enric Mas apologizes for missing out on Angliru win at Vuelta a España

Enric Mas vows to keep fighting for payback after falling short of stage victory on mythical climb.


5 years ago

Hugh Carthy sets sights on Vuelta a España final podium after conquering the Angliru

British rider now sits 32 seconds back on GC, and though the final week doesn't play in his favor, he's all-in for the podium in Madrid.


5 years ago

Richard Carapaz takes 10 seconds and upward momentum into rest day of Vuelta a España

The Ineos Grenadiers leader is likely to lose his red jersey to Primož Roglič in the time trial Tuesday, but now takes the mental advantage after seeing his rival falter on the Angliru.


5 years ago

Sepp Kuss stays loyal at Vuelta a España to help Primož Roglič limit losses on the Angliru

American climber checked ambitions to pace Jumbo-Visma captain on fearsome Angliru.


5 years ago

Analysis: How the GC stars fared on the Vuelta a España’s Alto de l’Angliru ascent

Sunday's Vuelta a España stage atop the Alto de l'Angliru produced thrilling action, as Hugh Carthy took a career-defining win, Primož Roglič bent but didn't break, and Richard Carapaz stormed into red. Here's how the other GC stars fared:


5 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 12: Hugh Carthy wins atop the Angliru, Richard Carapaz takes red jersey

EF Pro Cycling climber takes stage atop the super-steep Asturian ascent, Primož Roglič loses contact in final two kilometers to cede the overall lead.


5 years ago

Riders send formal protest letter over time splits at Vuelta a España

Tension continues to broil over time splits that put Primož Roglič into leader's jersey at Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Video: Vuelta a España stage 11 highlights

Watch the exciting final kilometer and highlights of stage 11 of the 2020 Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

David Gaudu delivers timely victory for demoralized Groupama-FDJ at Vuelta a España

Frenchman turned around a disappointing Vuelta for Groupama-FDJ with mountaintop victory Saturday.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España GC knot should untangle on Angliru

No one risked to attack with the Angliru looming Sunday in Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Chris Froome organizes rider protest over disagreement on time gaps at Vuelta a España

Riders and teams were unsure if Friday's sharp finish would be classified as a sprinter stage or as a hilltop finale.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 11: David Gaudu wins from break as GC contenders hit stalemate

Young Frenchman beat Marc Soler from two-up sprint atop the Farrapona, Primoz Roglič retains red jersey after crossing line with Richard Carapaz and Dan Martin.


5 years ago

Video: Vuelta a España stage 10 final kilometer and highlights

Watch Primož Roglič make a last-minute attack to take the stage and the overall lead.


5 years ago

Back-to-back blockbuster climbs to reshuffle GC deck at Vuelta a España

Last chance for climbers to distance a more confident Primož Roglič in a pair of iconic summit finales.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España stage 10: Primož Roglič takes the win with late charge, leads overall

With the stage win and time bonus, Primož Roglič and Richard Carapaz are equal on time.


5 years ago

The enigma of Sam Bennett: Loveable bawler or bullyboy brawler?

Irishman's brash moves may toe the line, but the sprinter's growing love-or-loathe reputation ripens the sport.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España 2021 will start inside of the Burgos cathedral

Officials say it will be the first time a grand tour starts inside of a cathedral.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España: How Sepp Kuss could win on the Angliru

If a few things align, Sepp Kuss could get a chance to win atop Spain's toughest mountain this weekend.


5 years ago

Patrick Lefevere launches angry tirade after Sam Bennett’s Vuelta a España relegation

Deceuninck-Quick-Step and Trek-Segafredo directors trade blows over the jury's call to sanction Irishman after stage 9 sprint.


5 years ago

Video: Vuelta a España stage 9 final kilometer

Watch the exciting final kilometer — with some shoulder-rubbing — of stage 9 of the 2020 Vuelta a España.


5 years ago

Vuelta a España Stage 9: Pascal Ackermann declared winner as Sam Bennett relegated in bunch sprint

Richard Carapaz wears the leader's jersey for another day, with no changes at the top of the general classification.


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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.

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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.