Vuelta 2026, Stage 13: Wout Van Aert Triumphs in Bilbao Ahead of Paret Peintre

Wout Van Aert (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) claimed victory on the thirteenth stage of the Vuelta Ciclista a España 2026, covering the course in 4:34:00. The Belgian edged out Valentin Paret Peintre (Soudal Quick-Step) at the finish line, who arrived in the same time, settling the group of the best in a stage that confirmed the excellent form of the rider from the Dutch squad.The RaceStage 13 featured a selective finale, with the main general classification contenders and the climber-resistant sprinters battling for the win. Van Aert launched his decisive attack in the closing stretch, managing to maintain a sufficient margin to cross the line alone ahead of Paret Peintre, who finished with the same time.Stage Result1. Wout Van Aert (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) — 4:34:002. Valentin Paret Peintre (Soudal Quick-Step) — s.t.3. Matthew Brennan (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) — +0:244. Jarno Widar (Lotto Intermarché) — +0:245. Vincenzo Albanese (EF Education - Easypost) — +0:24General ClassificationNo changes at the top of the general classification: Enric Mas Nicolau (Movistar Team) retains the leader's jersey with a time of 45:08:51. Behind him, Primož Roglič (Red Bull - Bora - Hansgrohe) remains at 1:45, while Felix Gall (Decathlon Cma Cgm Team) occupies third place at 2:06.The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, on a course that promises to be another demanding test for the general classification contenders.