Overview

• The two-time Tour winner confirmed he will forgo the World Championships and target the European Championships after the Vuelta.
• He told reporters in Turin that freshness and uncertainty over post-Vuelta condition guided the decision.
• The Vuelta runs August 23–September 14, with Tadej Pogacar resting and preparing to defend his world title in Kigali instead of starting in Spain.
• Visma has installed Jonas Vingegaard as undisputed leader, supported by Sepp Kuss and Matteo Jorgenson in a strong lineup.
• The 21-stage course includes 10 summit finishes and 10 stages with at least 3,000 meters of climbing, visiting France and Andorra before finishing in Madrid.