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Tadej Pogačar has blown the 2026 Vuelta a España wide open! In Stage 4, the Slovenian produced an incredible 50-kilometre solo attack through Andorra, turning a brutally short 104.8-kilometre mountain stage into a one-man exhibition. Pogačar attacked on the Collada de Beixalís and never looked back, eventually arriving in Andorra la Vella with a huge advantage over his rivals.
We break down exactly how Pogačar destroyed the competition, why UAE Team Emirates-XRG decided to race so aggressively, and how the likes of Primož Roglič, Enric Mas, João Almeida and the rest of the GC contenders responded. We also look at Jarno Widar's impressive second place, Felix Gall completing the podium, and what this result means for the overall Vuelta standings.
There is also plenty of history to discuss, with Pogačar returning to Andorra seven years after taking his first-ever Grand Tour stage victory at Cortals d'Encamp during the 2019 Vuelta. This time, however, he returned as the race favourite and produced one of the most aggressive performances of his career.
We also discuss the impact of Stage 3's cancellation because of the severe hailstorm at Font-Romeu, and whether the lost mountain stage could ultimately make Pogačar's early dominance even more significant.
Pogačar is already 3:21 clear in red. Is the Vuelta already his to lose?

Stage 3 of the Vuelta a España 2026 was supposed to deliver the first major mountain showdown of the race, but instead ended in extraordinary scenes as a huge hailstorm forced the peloton to stop with just 15 km remaining.
We break down the bizarre finish, Tadej Pogačar’s role in bringing the race to a halt, the brutal weather conditions and why the organisers ultimately had no choice but to cancel the stage. With no winner declared and the GC standings unchanged, Pogačar keeps the red jersey heading into Stage 4.
We also look at what the cancellation means for the Vuelta and whether Pogačar’s first real mountain battle has simply been delayed until Andorra.

We’re looking back at all the major racing from the past week, with plenty to discuss across the Vuelta a España, Renewi Tour, Lidl Deutschland Tour and Tour de l’Avenir.
We break down Tadej Pogačar’s latest performance at the Vuelta, Jasper Philipsen’s sprinting dominance at the Renewi Tour and the continuing rise of Isaac del Toro. We also look at the incredible performance of Lorenzo Finn at the Tour de l’Avenir and what it could mean for his future in the professional ranks.
From GC battles and explosive climbs to sprint finishes and the next generation of cycling stars, we review all the biggest moments from the racing and ask which riders are making the biggest statements heading into the rest of the season.

Stage 2 of the Vuelta a España 2026 delivered an explosive finale as Wout van Aert attacked on the final climb with his eyes on the red jersey — only for Tadej Pogačar to immediately respond.
We break down the incredible battle between Pogačar and Van Aert, Matthew Brennan's breakthrough Grand Tour victory, the tactics in the closing kilometres and what the result means for the fight for the red jersey.
Pogačar holds the overall lead, Van Aert is just nine seconds behind, and the Vuelta is already heating up.

Tadej Pogačar has started his Vuelta a España 2026 campaign in spectacular fashion, winning the opening time trial in Monaco by just 0.09 seconds!
In this race analysis, we break down Pogačar’s incredible Stage 1 performance, the brutal Monaco course, his battle against the clock and the riders who came closest to taking the first red jersey of the Vuelta.
We also have an exclusive interview clip with Tadej Pogačar immediately after his victory, as he reflects on the time trial, the incredibly close finish and winning in Monaco.
Was this just a perfect start for Pogačar — or an early warning to the rest of the GC contenders?