Vuelta a España 2022

Barcelona and Madrid are confirmed as the start and finish of the 2023 Spanish grand tour, and organizers promise some 'surprises' in between.

From the great Spanish resurgence to a media-machine meltdown, here's the things you need to know from the 2022 Vuelta a España.

'I never thought to stop': Colombian leadout man in disbelief after pinching stage win from the favorites in Madrid.

Juan Sebastian Molano takes the final stage for UAE Team Emirates.

Ineos Grenadiers' newest GC contender falls from fifth to seventh in final day of classification racing as earlier injuries dig deep.

Movistar's final assault on red jersey runs out of steam but Mas books in for second overall after disaster Tour de France.

Former Vuelta a España winner points to Juan Ayuso and Carlos Rodríguez as stars of the future.

Roglič's teammate Rohan Dennis: 'The only people who can comment are Fred and Primož. It’s a tale of two stories really isn’t it.'

The 19-year-old Ayuso lives up to hype as next Spanish stage-race supremo with third place on grand tour debut.

Thymen Arensman takes second on the final mountain stage but Evenepoel takes a commanding lead into the final stage.

Team boss Unzué confident in team backing for 2023 as it dangles above WorldTour 'relegation zone.'

Wright set to co-captain youthful British team with options for Wollongong and into the future: 'At some point, one of us will be world champion.'

Everything to fight for on Saturday’s penultimate stage.

Riders have everything to gain and lose on the final day in the mountains.

Bahrain Victorious officials lambast the Jumbo-Visma response: 'Our rider does not deviate from his racing line before the incident.'

Day's breakaway controlled as GC riders keep powder dry.

Jumbo-Visma team boss, Richard Plugge says that there needs to be a 'change of behavior' in the bunch.

'There’s still a couple options and alleyways we’re pursuing to work it out.' Craddock chasing the paperwork to take top Vuelta a España form to worlds.

Australian hopes to return in autumn classics after crashing out of the Spanish grand tour.

Frenchman vows to keep trying for Vuelta stage win.

Stage profile less than ideal for those trying to distance Remco Evenepoel.

Australian mulls over missed opportunity on stage 18 of race.

Evenepoel sees confidence surging after second stage victory but isn't planning the post-race party just yet.

Veteran domestique denied breakaway victory after spending previous six years working for others at Jumbo-Visma.

The red jersey took his second stage win of the race after catching and passing Robert Gesink in the final meters of the stage.

Plapp hits survival mode deep into grand tour debut as he hopes to bounce back in time for home worlds in Wollongong.

King of the mountains leaves the race with injuries.

Australian’s morale stays strong, is seeking opportunities as race heads into final stages.

The Bora-Hansgrohe team details its immediate and longer-term approach to the virus.

'If Rigoberto decides to carry on then that means Cavendish is a no-go for us' says American team boss.

Evenepoel keeps control of the chaos as fight for third unfurls in final of stage 17 on Wednesday.

Texan is caught by chasers with just over a kilometer to go on stage 17.

Mas couldn't gap Remco Evenepoel on stage 17 on Wednesday but makes it his mission to keep trying all the way to Madrid.

Colombian completes hat trick of grand tour stages.

The Slovenian didn't start stage 17 after crashing heavily during the stage 16 finale.

‘It’s a loss for the race and a pity for him’.

The loss of Roglič from the race will put a dent in the GC battle but there are still plenty of twists in the tale to be had before Madrid.

Lotto Soudal has seen half its team go home due to COVID-19 positives.

Slovenian leaves the race having sat in second overall.

'I know that Adam has to do his job but Remco punctured and that's it,' says a team spokesperson before the TV commentator takes it back in a video message.

The Slovenian hits the deck during a sprint for the line after forcing a breakaway in the final kilometers.

Remco Evenepoel suffers late mechanical but holds overall lead.

The Belgian is on course to become Belgium's first grand tour winner in over 40 years but he's still got a week of tricky stages to conquer.

Third week of Vuelta to climax in stage 20 ripsnorter suited for attacks and ambush as time ticks against Roglič and Mas.

Teams like Movistar and Israel Premier Tech are fighting for their WorldTour futures.

Tossato on Vuelta rookies: 'We have the whole team working to help these guys. They are the future of the team.'

Evenepoel keeps playing it smart, letting his rivals take a little while he doesn't give up a lot.

American rider off the front of the race for more than 50 kilometers in another big ride during this Vuelta.

Dutch rider fends off everyone to win 'queen stage' and punch into the top-10.

The Movistar captain gains time on direct podium rivals as his confidence grows.

Evenepoel suffers but doesn't splinter as Primož Roglič and Enric Mas make gains and time gaps condense.

Evenepoel loses time to his main rivals for second consecutive stage.

Jumbo-Visma sets up Roglič for attack: 'We didn't expect Remco to cede time today.'

GC pack will look to exploit any weakness in Remco Evenepoel on relentless 2,500m summit finish of stage 15.

Quick Step's Ilan Van Wilder: 'No need to panic. Remco didn't lose 15 minutes.'

Ecuadorian climber wins on perfectly timed winning attack at La Pandera.

Roglič uncorks sizzling acceleration in final four kilometers of stage 14 to gap Evenepoel and loosen Belgian's grip on red.

Carapaz holds on from the breakaway as Roglič gains 48 seconds on the red jersey.

Vuelta race leader says he's not reading the Belgian papers as he heads into decisive GC weekend.

Froome lost the 2016 Vuelta after a raid to Formigal, but delivered a stunning reversal to win the 2018 Giro d'Italia.

Back-to-back climbing stages present opportunity and danger for Vuelta GC favorites.

Steep pitches and jagged profile of La Pandera mark the first of two consecutive summit finishes of crucial weekend in southern Spain.

After a rough spring, a victory would have come in handy for the 28-year-old.

Dane comes through for win after three second places: 'It was up to me to deliver it in the end.'

The Dane extends his lead in the green jersey competition.

Evenepoel says Juan Ayuso's presence in the Vuelta is 'risky' and vows to keep distance from Spanish rider who is infected with COVID-19.

Two summit finishes in two days offer Primož Roglič and Enric Mas the opportunity to try to rip red from Remco Evenepoel.

Two-time champ says Vuelta is Evenepoel's to lose going into decisive weekend.

UAE Team Emirates reports that Ayuso's viral level is low enough that it presents a 'low risk of infectivity.'

Who are Evenepoel's remaining teammates, and does squad strength even matter when Remco is running riot?

GC riders need to remain vigilant after two high-profile crashes in recent stages.

Primož Roglič on staying close: 'Hopefully I can improve a bit.'

Racing with a bloodied knee and a torn jersey, the Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl rider brushed off a potentially dangerous spill to defend red.

Race leader vents at race commissaire after sliding out on corner.

Ineos Grenadiers rider attacks from the breakaway to take the stage win with Wilco Kelderman claiming second.

Retiring star vows to help Enric Mas push for the final podium.

It appeared the Vuelta race leader was not seriously injured and he chased back to the main GC group.

Boy van Poppel and Santiago Buitrago the latest to leave due to the virus.

Rate of positives close to double that of the Tour de France.

Peñas Blancas could be another opportunity for the breakaway but there are some gains to be made by the GC riders, too.