Tadej Pogacar pips British trio to opening stage victory in ominous start to Vuelta a Espana

Josh Tarling was just denied an emotional victory as overwhelming race favourite Pogacar took the first red jersey

Tour de France beats Ethan Hayter to claim red jersey Joshua Tarling third a week after death of brother Finlay Tadej Pogacar stormed to victory in the individual time trial to claim the leader’s red jersey after the first stage of the Vuelta a España on Saturday. The overwhelming favourite, aiming to complete a care

Analysis of stage one of the 2026 Vuelta a Espana, a 9.4km time trial on the streets of Monaco

23 Aug 2026 02:00AM MONTE CARLO, Aug 22 : The world's fastest bike rider Tadej Pogacar dazzled in Monaco by winning the first stage of the 81st Vuelta a Espana on Saturday two months after the roar of Formula 1 cars echoed around the windy streets of the principality. The Slovenian, bidding to win the only Grand Tour t

Jim van Wijk, Press Association Welsh cycling star Josh Tarling is set to ride in the Vuelta a Espana to honour his younger brother Finlay, who died following a serious accident during the Volta a Portugal. Finlay Tarling, 19, was riding for the NSN Development Team and taking part in the eighth stage in the…

Finlay Tarling, 19, died in a high-speed collision with a van, which had strayed on to the road during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal.

Tour de France champion Pogacar targets Spanish Vuelta victory to complete Grand Tour hat trick  Toronto Star

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