Monaco → Monaco
Individual TT· 9.4 km · ↗ 224 m of climbing · Difficulty score: 19
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La Vuelta opens where no Spanish Grand Tour has started before: the streets of Monaco. At just 9.4 km, this individual time trial is short but technical, winding past the Casino and through the tight corners of the principality. Expect small gaps — but in a race this hard, even ten seconds gained on day one can matter three weeks later.
Stage favourites
Stage 1 (Monaco → Monaco, 9.4 km) is an individual time trial. Every rider races alone against the clock, so pure time-trial specialists and all-rounders with a powerful engine will shine, while climbers and sprinters are likely to lose time.
⚡ Riders start at two-minute intervals. Check the intermediate time splits at the halfway point to follow the gaps live.
Make your pick
🏆 10 points for the winner · 5 for 2nd · 2 for 3rd
Teams confirm their eight riders in the week before the race starts. Once the startlist is published you'll be able to make your picks here.