Vuelta a España 2025 - Stage 1

23.08-14.09

Jasper Philipsen claimed the opening stage of the 2025 Vuelta a España in Novara, powering to victory in the bunch sprint to take the first red jersey. The Belgian’s triumph marked a rapid comeback from the broken collarbone he suffered at the Tour de France. Ethan Vernon and Orluis Aular completed the podium, while Mads Pedersen failed to feature in the sprint.

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What we said beforehand

For the sixth time in history, the Vuelta a España will begin abroad - this time with a flat opener in Italy’s Piemonte region. The 183km stage from Turin to Novara is expected to end in a bunch sprint, with the red jersey on the line. It’s only the third linear road stage start this century, and the second longest day of the race.

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