Home team Movistar had hoped to line up at next week's Vuelta Femenina with last year's runner-up and a potential winner in their roster, but have instead had to rejig their plans and likely ambitions.
Second last year, Marlen Reusser made the Vuelta the goal of her season for 2026, and returned from injury at the Spring Classics to begin her build-up. However, her return to racing did not last long, as after winning Dwars door Vlaanderen, she crashed out of her next race at the Tour of Flanders.
