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The UCI criticized Spain's ability to host major events after protests in Madrid led to the abandonment of the final stage of the Vuelta a Espana, citing safety concerns and political exploitation, amid ongoing protests related to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Pro-Palestinian protests disrupted the final stages of the Vuelta a España and a major cycling race in Montreal, targeting the Israeli-linked team Israel-Premier Tech due to ongoing Middle East conflicts, leading to race cancellations and heightened security concerns.
Tensions between Spain and Israel escalated as pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted the final stage of the Vuelta a España, leading to its premature end. Israeli officials accused Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of inciting the protests, which were linked to broader diplomatic tensions following Spain's recognition of Palestinian statehood and recent measures against Israel. The protests drew large crowds in Madrid, with mixed political reactions and clashes with police.
Jonas Vingegaard and Team Visma | Lease a Bike won the Vuelta a España after the final stage was canceled due to protests, marking their third Grand Tour victory of 2025. Vingegaard expressed pride in his first Vuelta win, supported by a strong team effort, despite the race's abrupt end preventing celebrations in Madrid. The team and CEO Richard Plugge highlighted the importance of sport as a unifying platform and expressed disappointment over the canceled finale.
Spanish Minister of Sport Pilar Alegría supports the expulsion of Israel-Premier Tech from the Vuelta a España amid protests, while emphasizing the race should continue and discussing security measures, contrasting with calls for a boycott by other political figures.
Riders in the Vuelta a España have threatened to neutralise the race if protests continue during stage 17, highlighting tensions and the riders' stance on the ongoing issues.
Protests against Israel–Premier Tech's participation in the Vuelta a España have led to stage cancellations and race disruptions, with organizers and riders voicing concerns over the team's presence amid political tensions and accusations of complicity in controversial actions by Israel. Despite attempts to rebrand and distance the team from its origins, protests continue, threatening the race's integrity and safety.
Multiple riders in the Vuelta a España have called for Israel Premier Tech to withdraw from the race amid ongoing protests, including a recent neutralization of stage 11 due to pro-Palestinian demonstrations at the finish line, reflecting escalating tensions and disruptions in the race.
Stage 11 of the Vuelta a España was disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters in Bilbao, leading organizers to finish the race three kilometers early without declaring a winner; the race saw clashes between protesters and police, affecting the final results and highlighting safety concerns.
Stage 11 of the Vuelta a España was neutralised and no winner was declared due to protests against Israel-Premier Tech and the Gaza war at the finish line in Bilbao, with race times taken 3 km before the finish and points awarded for mountain and intermediate sprints.
Jonas Vingegaard won stage 2 of the Vuelta a España in a close finish atop the Limone Piemonte climb, overcoming a crash and challenging weather conditions to take the overall lead, with Giulio Ciccone finishing second.
Tadej Pogačar will skip the Vuelta a España to rest after his Tour de France victory, with João Almeida and Juan Ayuso announced as co-leaders for the race, which starts in Italy on August 23, as Pogačar plans to focus on other races later in the season.
Tadej Pogacar won his fourth Tour de France in Paris, dominating the race and beating Jonas Vingegaard by nearly four and a half minutes, while Wout van Aert won stage 21. Pogacar, also a winner of multiple other major races, expressed satisfaction and anticipation for future competitions like the Vuelta a España.
Tadej Pogačar, after a demanding victory at the Tour de France, is considering competing in the Vuelta a España to complete his race achievements, but he is currently exhausted from the recent race.
American cyclist Sepp Kuss, known for his role as a water carrier, won the Vuelta a España, one of the three major "grand tours" in road cycling. Kuss, who has dedicated his career to supporting other cyclists, emerged as the unexpected winner of the challenging race, beating out top contenders. His victory highlights the crucial role of water carriers in the sport and showcases his talent as an elite climber.