Vuelta a España La Vuelta a España 2025: Who will finish on the podium?

[memyselfandI]

1. Vingegaard
2. Almeida
3. Bernal, has to be..

 

[YavorD]

Caruso out of the Vuelta.
At this point we may even see GC Vine.

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

If I see Bernal on the podium at the Vuelta, I'll know there is hope for humankind.

 

[fenns]

I've gone for Bernal more out of hope than expectation. Jonas and Almeida for the other places although would not be a surprise if JA underperforms.

 

[RedheadDane]

Ayuso, Almeida DNF because they both go down arguing with each other

I see three ways that could play out:

1. They get so focused on arguing, they don't focus on where they're going, and crash out.
B. They get so focused on arguing, they get dropped on a random motorway bridge; Gianetti pulls them from the race.
III. They actually get in a fist-fight on the bikes; UCI officials throws them out of the race.

 

[Red Rick]

Sepp Kuss for the podium is being slept on yet again.

The chance for Almeida and Ayuso to be *** again is definitely there too.

 

[Netserk]

Sepp Kuss for the podium is being slept on yet again.

The chance for Almeida and Ayuso to be *** again is definitely there too.

1. Vingegaard
2. Jorgenson
3. Kuss
4. Ayuso
5. Almeida

 

[topcat]

I've gone for Bernal more out of hope than expectation. Jonas and Almeida for the other places although would not be a surprise if JA underperforms.

JA=Joao Almeida/Juan Ayuso/Jorge Arcas
@RedheadDane

 

[Red Rick]

1. Vingegaard
2. Jorgenson
3. Kuss
4. Ayuso
5. Almeida

Jorgenson is not it sorry to tell you mate

 

[Netserk]

Jorgenson is not it sorry to tell you mate

Remember to vote!

 

[MagliaNera]

I think Gall can surprise and get on the podium here. I know he wasn't good at the Vuelta last year but then again his entire 2024 season wasn't great and he's in much better form this year. The route suits him and it seems like he has full team support for GC. But I can also imagine that an unexpected name (Hindley, Riccitello etc.) ends up on the podium.

 

[Red Rick]

Remember to vote!

Voted Vingegaard and other.

Ciccone said he won't go for GC, which I understand for him but the way has never been more open for him to get a GT podium.

Maybe you want to edit the poll and remove Carapaz since changing votes is possible?

 

[topcat]

Voted Vingegaard and other.

Ciccone said he won't go for GC, which I understand for him but the way has never been more open for him to get a GT podium.

Maybe you want to edit the poll and remove Carapaz since changing votes is possible?

Polls cannot be edited, they're written in stone.

 

[RedheadDane]

Polls cannot be edited, they're written in stone.

I usually just... make them on my computer. But... you do your thing.

 

[topcat]

A lot of ppl sticking with Carapaz. I like their style.

 

[Vinther1991]

I am pretty confident in Vingegaard as winner and Almeida as runner-up. For third place I see a lot of contenders. Based on potential one would think Ayuso should take it easily. However, he has gotten into a rather long streak of disappointments. I go with Gall, he finished the Tour really strong so I think he will be in good shape for the Vuelta.
If I had to choose with my heart, I would pick Bernal, I want to see him return to the elite, he is getting closer year-by-year, his 7th place in the Giro was great, and the prep wasn’t optimal. However, I think the Giro also suits him better, and two GT in one year is always difficult.
Ciccone on the podium would also make me happy, this year he has become one of my favorite riders, I am still a little sceptical about the GC potential though.
Pellizzari is an interesting joker, huge potential, but maybe GC in two grand tours in a season is a bit too early for him.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

A lot of ppl sticking with Carapaz. I like their style.

I think Carapaz wanted to race, but he kept waiting for Del Toro to make the next move.

JA=Joao Almeida/Juan Ayuso/Jorge Arcas
@RedheadDane

It's the Jonas Brother vs. J-3.

 

[topcat]

I think Carapaz wanted to race, but he kept waiting for Del Toro to make the next move.



It's the Jonas Brother vs. J-3.

I agree. Carapaz was sending out serious signals to del Toro but del Toro was too shy.

 

[Netserk]

Voted Vingegaard and other.

Ciccone said he won't go for GC, which I understand for him but the way has never been more open for him to get a GT podium.

Maybe you want to edit the poll and remove Carapaz since changing votes is possible?

Who is your third pick? Landa?

I cannot change Carapace, best I can do is to remind those who voted for him to change their vote.

 

[Juan Pelota]

What do we make of this...

61. Magnus Sheffield
62. Egan Bernal

Magnus team leader? Going for GC?

 

[Dazed and Confused]

What do we make of this...

61. Magnus Sheffield
62. Egan Bernal

Magnus team leader? Going for GC?

In case of Sheffield for GC, good luck to him.
I think Bernal is a traditionalist and doesn't want to wear the captain number. This is just guessing.

 

[Red Rick]

Who is your third pick? Landa?

I cannot change Carapace, best I can do is to remind those who voted for him to change their vote.

Wasn't really thinking about a third, I'm not particularly confident about anyone. I think Kuss is an underrated sleeper, I hope Hindley does well but I've got no particular reason to think he'll top 5 or podium. I guess the UAE duo should be #2 and #3rd favorite in general, but I find them pretty overindexed in general.

 

[ontheroad]

1. Vingegaard
2. Ayuso
3. Ciccone

A top level Vingegaard wins this race by over 5 minutes but I think it might be closer than that as he hasn't always come out of the Tour in top shape. It will be a battle to see who emerges as UAEs main GC threat and on home soil I'd favour Ayuso although I'd prefer Almeida. Behind Visma and UAE the 3rd podium spot looks open for about 5/6 other riders and I'd go with Ciccone as he has looked in good form in recent weeks.