The 2026 Vuelta a Espana has officially kicked off. Tadej Pogacar secured top spot in stage one. He finished in front of a group of three British riders. Brennan secured his first Vuelta stage victory. This unfolded after Wout van Aert attempted to break away on a lone attack. Pogacar managed to catch Van Aert and matched his move.
Riders Mads Pedersen and Van Aert continued their clash in the early uphill sprints. They pushed hard against each other during the ascents. Canadian fans can follow the live broadcast of the event on FloBikes.