The 2026 Vuelta a Espana has formally begun. Tadej Pogacar secured top spot in stage one. He finished ahead of a pack of three British riders. Brennan earned his first Vuelta stage victory. This unfolded after Wout van Aert attempted to go ahead on a solo 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 on the climbs. Canadian fans can watch live coverage of the race on FloBikes.