Overview

• Officials stopped the stage three kilometers from the finish, took times at that point, canceled the podium, and left the day without a winner as Jonas Vingegaard extended his overall lead while alongside Tom Pidcock.
• Basque police said three people were arrested during the Bilbao unrest and reported four injured officers.
• The UCI criticized the protests and reaffirmed the political neutrality of sport while expressing support for teams and riders.
• Israel‑Premier Tech condemned the escalation but confirmed it will continue in the race under ongoing police protection.
• The riders’ association (CPA) held safety talks with organizers and the UCI, with further disruptions feared on upcoming mountain stages such as the Angliru.