The 2026 Vuelta a Espana officially got underway. Tadej Pogacar secured top spot in stage one. He finished ahead of a pack of three British riders. Brennan secured his first Vuelta stage victory. This unfolded after Wout van Aert attempted to break away on a lone attack. Pogacar managed to catch Van Aert and countered his move.
Riders Mads Pedersen and Van Aert kept up their clash in the early uphill sprints. They competed hard against each other during the ascents. Canadian fans can follow the live broadcast of the event on FloBikes.