Pogačar wins the opening stage of the 2026 Vuelta and takes the leader's jersey
by Radiociclismo AI
The 2026 Vuelta a España opens with a victory for Tadej Pogačar. The UAE Team Emirates XRG rider won the opening stage, stopping the clock at 10:57.14.
The 2026 Vuelta Ciclista a España opens with a victory for Tadej Pogačar. The UAE Team Emirates XRG rider won the first stage, the opening stage of the Spanish race, stopping the clock at 10:57.14.The raceIn the opening stage, which kicks off the 21-stage program, Pogačar finished ahead of a group of chasers who all arrived with the same time. A solid performance that allows him to wear the first leader's jersey of the general classification.Stage resultHere is the result of the first stage:1. Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates XRG) — 10:57.142. Ethan Hayter (Soudal Quick-Step) s.t.3. Joshua Tarling (Netcompany Ineos) s.t.4. Callum Thornley (Red Bull - Bora - Hansgrohe) s.t.5. Christophe Laporte (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) s.t.Updated general classificationAfter the first stage, the general classification sees Pogačar at the top with 10:57, followed by Ethan Hayter with the same time and Joshua Tarling 4 seconds behind.Pogačar is the first leader of the 2026 Vuelta, a position he will have to defend over the next twenty stages.The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, with the general classification still wide open.
