Vuelta a España

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

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

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

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

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

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

Here's the news making headlines for Friday, August 13.

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

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?

Here's the news making the headlines on Thursday, August 12.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Here's the news making headlines for Monday, August 9.

Here's the news making headlines for Friday, August 6.

Pogačar to race through autumn in bid to win Il Lombardia as UAE-Team Emirates looks to keep things fresh for young superstar.

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.

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

Here's the news making headlines for Wednesday, July 28.

Here's the news making the headlines on Tuesday, July 27.

Fabio Jakobsen takes second sprint win of the race to seal remarkable comeback from injury as 20-year-old Simmons secures GC.

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

A second consecutive Tour de France without a result would put Egan Bernal in the center of the squad and team brass back in the strategy room.

Egan Bernal said the Giro d'Italia was 'completely different than we expected' and the race unfolded contrary to how the team planned.

Here's the news making headlines for Wednesday, May 26.

Despite a climber-friendly Olympics course in Tokyo, Sepp Kuss took himself out of consideration to focus on the Tour de France and Vuelta a España.

Trend toward more aggressive racing, a parity among the sprinters, increasingly engaging broadcasts – the current era is one to savor.

Only 12 active riders boast grand tours on their palmares — who will the next generational leader?

The Slovenian captain of Team Jumbo-Visma wore a race leader's jersey for the vast majority of racing days since 2019.

Jumbo-Visma plans to give Kuss added responsibility in 2021, but when will his big leadership chances arrive?

Coloradan ace feels no pressure as he sets wheels turning on season of increased responsibility at Jumbo-Visma.

Here's the news making headlines for Wednesday, February 17.

Here's the news making headlines for Tuesday, February 16.

Spanish grand tour features more chances for sprinters, a closing-day time trial, and the 'cousin of the Angliru' at Gamoniteiru.

The three grand tours will be able to invite 23 teams to participate in 2021, up from the usual 22.

Vuelta a España officials will reveal details of the 2021 route on February 11.

Spanish grand tour will return to 21 stages for 2021 following reduced COVID edition last year.

Budding American star will see protected role at Volta a Catalunya and perhaps at Vuelta a España as he takes next step in career.

Budding Italian star to see GC leadership for first time at Vuelta a España.

Longtime training partner Cameron Wurf urged four-time Tour de France winner to 'start over.'

Racing's COVID calendar wasn't all doom and gloom.

Race could grow up to seven stages as ASO widens its reach into women's racing.

Vuelta organization spent 6 percent of its budget on COVID protocols and mitigation.

Canadian star rebounded from a broken leg and Tour de France rejection to see the final pieces of the racing puzzle click into place this season.

Dutchman looking to rally from 'difficult' year in preparation for 2021 Tour de France and Olympics.

TTs increasingly feature a route with a wicked final climb, making a mid-race change to a road bike a necessity. Barta guides VeloNews through the perfect bike swap.

Barta started the Ézaro stage with no contract in place for 2020. He finished it with a career-best result that unlocked a deal at EF Pro Cycling.

Multiple track world champion Theo Bos proposes reinvention of road sprinting rules as UCI prepares to reveal new safety measures.

Ian Garrison and Harry Tanfield both had their battles with the time limit at the Vuelta a España. One of them won, one of them lost.

Young American looking to step up in sophomore season with Deceuninck-Quick-Step as he targets classics success.

This year's WorldTour season was like no other, with overlapping grand tours, a midsummer Strade Bianche and so much more. Could any of those changes be made permanent?

Team director Merijn Zeeman reveals the 'nice challenge' of transforming Coloradan talent into grand tour star.

Professional racing was a big hit among European viewers during 'COVID' season.

Strong Vuelta performance will put Ecuadorian on front line at Ineos Grenadiers in 2021.

EF Pro Cycling's newest star packs an enigmatic off-kilter character and unconventional riding style that makes him hard not to love.

In this week's episode we discuss the Vuelta a España's thrilling finale, and then hear from race promoters Kristi Mohn and Lelan Dains about the DK's name change to Unbound Gravel.

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

Irish veteran rides to career-best fourth place at the Vuelta to confirms his position in the team ahead of major changes in 2021.

Time bonuses played a major part in all three of this year's grand tours; do they add spice or spoil a race? We dig in.

Vuelta a España race director confirms next year's race will return to Spain's Andalucía region.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Though he fell short at the Tour de France, Primož Roglič is going to be hard to beat in 2021.