Vuelta a España La Vuelta Femenina 2026 (May 3rd-9th)

[Samu Cuenca]

They designed a race for Reialini... What's wrong with her form?

She contemplated retirement last year, but she seemed to be in a better mental state at the start of the year. The results are still lacking though. However, Riejanne Markus losing 6 minutes is the real disaster for the team, because I doubt Bauernfeind will be able to hold on in the GC.

 

[Didinho]

Letizia was her own worst enemy by crashing on the descent which put her out of the reckoning for the final. Anyway it was a well designed stage which tested a riders all-round capabilities.

Couldn’t see who crashed first but it seems she had no way to escape and had a minor crash herself. The finish would probably be too hard for a top 5, but she was in a good position for the points jersey with her 20p at the intermediate.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

If they continue to visit Asturia, then maybe Gamoniteiru will be the next monster MTF.

I would love to see a finish in Valdepeñas de Jaén, and on the topic of places ehre Antón has won, they should probably also visit Andorra at some point to give a real Vuelta vibe.

I hope not, as it would kill all racing before it. I'd prefer something like Jitu (almost has to be functionally Unipuerto, but with steep gradients at the bottom then a lull in the middle before a steep final 4km, that is more likely to work in women's cycling than it did in men's) or the traditional side of Santuário del Acebo then a second stage over a few climbs back into Oviedo (Monte Naranco optional).