Vuelta a Espana is Spain’s annual grand tour, a defining race in cycling history. Having shaped Britain’s Chris Froome’s era, it stands as a chronicle of grit, endurance and evolving competition.
Froome has confirmed retirement after a career defined by four Tour de France titles and Grand Tour success, with a dramatic crash in 2019 and subsequent struggles ending his competitive career following injuries sustained in August 2025. He leaves as one of cycling’s most decorated riders, with seven Grand Tours won.