Overview

• General classification times were taken 3 km from the finish in Bilbao and no stage winner was declared, although mountain and intermediate sprint points were awarded.
• The stage’s start and finish were neutralized following crowd incursions, including a small group holding a “Destroy Israel” banner before police cleared the road.
• Cyclists voiced safety concerns after Intermarché’s Simone Petilli said he crashed due to a road protest, with the CPA calling actions that endanger riders unacceptable.
• Protest activity has been recurring during the race, including attempts in Figueres to block Israel‑Premier Tech during the stage‑5 team time trial.
• Residents in Llanes called a “peaceful but forceful” demonstration for Sept. 5 as Spain’s pro‑Palestine stance has energized local mobilization.