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Tom Davidson

The Vuelta a España has ripped up the script with its 2026 route – and I love it, even if it could be too hot

The scorched earth of Andalucía will get plenty of airtime on the TV.

You might have noticed something missing from the Vuelta a España route presentation on Wednesday. A few things, actually.

As the course unravelled on the big screen, the stage lines made their way from Monaco, down Spain’s east coast, and into the country’s south – where they stayed. There will be no Madrid finish, it was announced, and no stages in the north.

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