LIVE: Vuelta a España 2026 Stage 5: A day for the fast men

Vuelta a España - Stage 5

Stage 5 of the 2026 Vuelta a España runs 173.4km from Falset to Roquetes on Wednesday, marking the first day of racing on Spanish soil after the opening block in Monaco, France and Andorra. The stage features 1,689m of climbing across mostly flat and rolling terrain, with the category 3 Alto de Paüls the day's only categorised climb in the closing 50km. Follow our live report for live timing and chat with other fans, with the stage starting at 12:34 CEST and the finish expected around 17:00 CEST.

August 24 2026 - 12:45 PM

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