Cycling grand tour: Vuelta a España 2025
23 August - 14 September
The 2025 Vuelta a España, marking its 80th edition, is scheduled from 23 August to 14 September 2025. This year’s race commences with a historic Grand Départ in Turin, marking the first time the Vuelta starts in Italy. The 21-stage journey spans approximately 3,180 kilometres, traversing Italy, France, Andorra, and Spain, before culminating in Madrid.
The route is notably challenging, featuring 10 summit finishes that are expected to be decisive in the general classification. Among these, the ascent of the mythical Angliru stands out, symbolising the modern race’s difficulty. The race also includes a significant individual time trial in Valladolid, paying homage to the Vuelta’s inaugural finish in 1935.
The opening stages in Italy set a varied tone:
- Stage 1 (23 August): A 200km flat route from Turin to Novara, favouring sprinters.
- Stage 2 (24 August): Covering 157km from Alba to Limone Piemonte, this stage features a flat terrain with an uphill finale, offering opportunities for climbers to make early gains.
- Stage 3 (25 August): A 139km medium mountain stage from San Maurizio Canavese to Ceres, introducing the peloton to the race’s first significant climbs.
The peloton comprises 22 teams, each fielding eight riders, totaling 176 participants. Notable contenders include Jonas Vingegaard, João Almeida, and Carlos Rodríguez.
The 2025 Vuelta a España promises an exhilarating blend of challenging terrains and strategic stages, attracting top-tier talent and offering cycling enthusiasts a thrilling spectacle as the peloton navigates through diverse landscapes and historic climbs.
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