Stefan Küng withdraws from Vuelta a España after stage 18 time trial win
Cyclingnews.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 9:41 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Stefan Küng has abandoned the Vuelta a España one day after winning the stage 18 time trial. The Tudor Pro Cycling rider departed the race to shift his focus toward the upcoming World Championships in Montréal. His withdrawal comes immediately following his success in the individual time trial, where he secured the stage victory. The move is reportedly intended to allow the Swiss rider sufficient time to prepare for his next competition. Küng had demonstrated strong form during the Vuelta prior to his early exit from the event.
- •Stefan Küng withdrew from the Vuelta a España following a stage 18 time trial win.
- •The rider intends to focus on training for the World Championships in Montréal.
- •Küng rides for the Tudor Pro Cycling team.
- •The withdrawal took place the morning after his stage victory.
- 9:41 AMCyclingnews.com — The morning after winning the time trial, Stefan Küng pulls out of the Vuelta a España - Cyclingnews
"The Swiss rider is on flying form ahead of Worlds
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