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'We had doubts about whether to do it or not' – How the Vuelta Femenina decided the time was right to take on the Angliru

Women's race will tackle fearsome climb in exciting double-header finale to May stage race

Cycling News · Mar 9

2026 La Vuelta Femenina route revealed showcasing back-to-back summit finishes at Les Praeres and Alto de l'Angliru

No time trial but 'balanced' route with GC-deciding final weekend on tap for seven-day Grand Tour

Cycling News · Mar 9

Fearsome Angliru rumoured to host finale of La Vuelta Femenina for the first time in 2026

El País reports that stage 7 will finish atop the Alto de L'Angliru, ahead of official route presentation on Monday

Cycling News · Mar 5

Long-awaited Vuelta a España return to Canary Islands in 2026 cancelled due to alleged lack of clarity over Israel team

Usual finale in Madrid likely to be replaced by final stage in southern Spain

Cycling News · Nov 19, 2025

'It makes me cross, but it pushes me on' – 2019 Tour de France winner Egan Bernal says Tadej Pogačar's superiority creates double sense of frustration and motivation

Ongoing quest for fresh Colombian talent hampered by dearth of support networks in Europe, Ineos Grenadiers rider claims

Cycling News · Oct 29, 2025

'It's good that Israel doesn't appear on the list' - Barcelona mayor expecting calmer Tour de France 2026 Grand Départ after protest-marred Vuelta

City council had demanded exclusion of Israel-Premier Tech from race but identity change alleviates tensions

Cycling News · Oct 24, 2025

'A small sacrifice' - CPA President Adam Hansen calls for cancellation of stages to deter protests

Former racer argues absence of racing would take away protestors' platform

Cycling News · Oct 2, 2025

Cycling Fears Spread Of Race-halting Protests After Vuelta Chaos

Cycling was licking its wounds on Monday and wondering 'where next?' "It's very bad for cycling that the protesters managed to get what they wanted.

International Business Times · Sep 15, 2025

Spanish PM Calls For Israel To Be Barred From International Sport

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called Monday for Israel to be barred from international sport over the Gaza war, as it emerged his government had also cancelled an $825 million military contract with the country.

International Business Times · Sep 15, 2025

'The UCI sets the rules' - Vuelta a España organiser describe protests as 'unacceptable' but insists they could not expel the Israel-Premier Tech team

UCI condemns Spanish government for "exploitation of sport for political purposes"

Cycling News · Sep 15, 2025