Vuelta a Espana is Spain’s premier men’s pro cycling stage race and a cornerstone of the annual Grand Tours.
Tadej Pogacar has claimed a 9.4km time-trial win on the opening stage of the Vuelta a Espana, with Ethan Hayter and Josh Tarling close behind. Tarling is racing eight days after the death of his brother Fin, while Pogacar aims to complete a Grand Tour treble. The race continues with a demanding 214km stage from Monaco to Manosque.
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.
Daisy Vollering has claimed victory on stage 9 and extended her overall lead at the Tour de France Femmes, joining Annemiek van Vleuten as the second rider to win multiple titles in the event’s modern era. Niewiadoma-Phinney and Longo Borghini complete the podium as the race heads into its final stages.
Jonas Vingegaard has ended his season after a crash on stage 15 of the Tour de France, fracturing his collarbone. He has announced a focus on recovery and building toward the 2027 season, with Pogacar clinching the Tour and Evenepoel commenting on doping tests. Giro d’Italia winner has completed a career Grand Tour set, and attention now shifts to the World Championships in Montreal.
Finlay Tarling has died after a collision with a vehicle during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal. The incident has intensified debate over roadside safety, with riders’ union and experts urging better helmets and more robust race control as the sport faces rising speeds and costs.