Vuelta 2026: Route and stages
This Saturday, the Gran Salida of the 81st edition of the Vuelta a España takes place in Monaco. Stage 1 is a 9.4-kilometre individual time trial held entirely within Monegasque territory. From there, the red caravan heads through southern France and Andorra before entering Spain. The lion’s share of the route runs through the sweltering south, before the Vuelta finishes in Granada on Sunday 13 September.
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Vuelta 2026: Riders
Two years after winning the Vuelta for the fourth time, record holder Primoz Roglic returns to Spain in a bid to reclaim his crown. It won't be easy as Tadej Pogacar is also competing. Who else is on the start list?
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Renewi Tour 2026: Route
The Renewi Tour is entirely played out in Belgium this year. The route features three more or less flat stages and two hilly races. Stage 3, finishing on the Vesten halfway up the Muur van Geraardsbergen, is the toughest of the five on paper.
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Cycling Calendar 2026
Throughout the year, Cyclingstage.com covers the races we are passionate about – including the Giro d’Italia, the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España, but there's so much more… Please take a look at our 2026 cycling calendar!
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Renewi Tour 2026: Riders
Former winner Matej Mohoric and defending champion Arnaud De Lie line up at the Renewi Tour alongside a whole host of top sprinters: Tim Merlier, Jonathan Milan, Olav Kooij, Jasper Philipsen and Dylan Groenewegen. Cyclingstage.com brings you the start list.
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Vuelta 2026: GC Favourites
The Vuelta a España promises to be yet another Tadej Pogacar show. He was untouchable in the Tour de France, and it seems only logical that things will be no different in Spain. Cyclingstage.com takes a closer look at the contenders for the Vuelta’s final podium.
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Vuelta 2026 Favourites stage 1: Who'll blast to the first red jersey?
Time trial specialists have a golden opportunity to take the Vuelta’s first leader’s jersey. The Monaco course is just 9.4 kilometres long and almost completely flat. It offers a fine mix of technical sections and stretches where the riders can really build up speed.
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