Edward Dunbar wins stage nineteen of the Vuelta, Mas Nicolau remains overall leader

Edward Dunbar (Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team) has won stage nineteen of the Vuelta Ciclista a España 2026, covering the route in 5:00:54. The rider finished ahead of Santiago Buitrago Sanchez (Bahrain Victorious) by 14 seconds and Thomas Gloag (Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team) by 23 seconds. The race Dunbar took the stage at the head of a day that saw his team place two men in the top five positions. Behind him, Buitrago Sanchez limited his deficit to 14 seconds, while Gloag completed the day's podium at 23 seconds. Further back were Urko Berrade Fernandez (Equipo Kern Pharma) at 44 seconds and Marcel Camprubi Pijuan (Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team) at 1:44. Stage results Edward Dunbar (Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team) — 5:00:54 Santiago Buitrago Sanchez (Bahrain Victorious) +0:14 Thomas Gloag (Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team) +0:23 Urko Berrade Fernandez (Equipo Kern Pharma) +0:44 Marcel Camprubi Pijuan (Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team) +1:44 Updated general classification The leader's jersey remains on the shoulders of Enric Mas Nicolau (Movistar Team), who leads the general classification with 65:52:03. Behind him are Primož Roglič (Red Bull - Bora - Hansgrohe) at 1:37 and Felix Gall (Decathlon CMA CGM Team) at 3:01. Closing Dunbar's stage victory therefore does not change the top of the standings, where Mas Nicolau keeps the lead ahead of Roglič and Gall. The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, with the general classification still open in the minutes separating the top three men.