The 80th edition of La Vuelta a España is here—and it could be the most dramatic Grand Tour of the year. Starting in Turin, Italy, and finishing three weeks later in Madrid, the 2025 Vuelta brings brutal climbs like the Alto de l’Angliru and Bola del Mundo, alongside a decisive late ITT in Valladolid.

The field is stacked: Jonas Vingegaard leads Visma–Lease a Bike in search of his first Vuelta crown, while João Almeida and Juan Ayuso co-lead UAE Team Emirates after Tadej Pogačar confirmed he won’t start. With Sepp Kuss back in support and riders like Giulio Ciccone and Jai Hindley aiming for breakthroughs, the battle for red is wide open.

In this episode, we break down the route, contenders, and key stages that will shape the race—and ask the ultimate question: Who will stand on the top step in Madrid after three relentless weeks of racing?