Vuelta a Espana

The Pedersen Way

Sunday, September 7th, 15th stage: A Veiga/Vegadeo > Monforte de Lemos Frustrated in the early sprints of La Vuelta 25, Mads Pedersen made the breakaway on day 15 and claimed victory in Monforte de Lemos. The Danish star was accompanied by four Lidl-Trek teammates — Bernard, Ciccone, Ghebreigzabhier, and Verona […]

Soler’s Revenge at La Farrapona

Saturday, September 6th, 14th stage: Avilés > La Farrapona. Lagos de Somiedo The day after Joao Almeida conquered L’Angliru, it was Marc Soler’s turn to shine for UAE Team Emirates-XRG on La Farrapona. The Spanish attacker delivered a masterclass performance to claim a summit he had previously settled for second […]

Almeida Tames L’angliru and Vingegaard

Friday, September 5th, 13th stage: Cabezón de la Sal > L’Angliru Jonas Vingegaard (Visma–Lease a Bike) had to settle for second on Friday, despite setting his sights on conquering L’Angliru with La Roja on his shoulders – an achievement that would have made him the first leader of La Vuelta […]

Freed Ayuso Doubles Down

Thursday, September 4th, 12th stage: Laredo > Los Corrales de Buelna A week after claiming his first La Vuelta stage win at Cerler, Juan Ayuso (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) powered to a second victory in Los Corrales de Buelna, on roads that had already showcased his budding talent in youth categories. […]

Vuelta Stage 11 Annuled

Palestinian protesters disrupted the race and threatened the safety of the riders, especially the Israeli team. There was no winner on stage 11 because race organizers ended Wednesday’s race three kilometers before the finish line because of the protesters. “Due to some incidents at the finish line, we have decided […]

Philipsen Doubles Up in Zaragoza

Saturday, August 30th, 8th stage: Monzón Templario > Zaragoza The first winner of La Vuelta 25 is also the first to raise his arms twice in this edition. Already the fastest in Novara on stage 1, Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) delivered another impressive sprint to get the better of Elia Viviani […]

Ayuso Bounces Back to Sweet Revenge

Friday, August 29th, 7th stage: Andorra La Vella. Andorra > Cercler. Huesca La Magia The day after crumbling in Andorra and seeing his GC hopes slip away, Juan Ayuso (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) showed his grit and skill to claim an impressive solo victory. The young Spaniard launched his attack on […]

Andorra Smiles at Vine and Træen

Thursday, August 28th, 6th stage: Olot > Pal. Andorra – Andorra The fourth country on the map of La Vuelta 25, brought yet more changes to an already eventful race. A climbing festival en route to the Pal ski resort favoured the early attackers, with Jay Vine (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) […]