Tadej Pogacar aims for Grand Tour win at Vuelta a España 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 12:11 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Tadej Pogacar is set to compete in the Vuelta a España, which starts today in Monaco. He targets a victory that would make him the ninth cyclist to win all three Grand Tours. This edition features 23 teams racing over 3,275 kilometers until September 13. Pogacar, a six-time Grand Tour champion, has previously won five times at the Tour de France and once at the Giro d'Italia. Jonas Vingegaard is recovering from injuries and will likely miss defending his title from 2025, creating an opportunity for Pogacar.
- •Vuelta a España starts today and runs through September 13
- •Pogacar aims to win his first Vuelta title
- •23 teams are competing in the 81st Vuelta edition
- •Vingegaard may miss the race due to injuries
- •Pogacar has five Tour de France titles and one Giro win
- 12:11 AMYahoo Sports — Can Tadej Pogacar Become Ninth Rider In History To Win All Three Grand Tours At Least Once?
"Tadej Pogacar is aiming to become the ninth rider in history to win all three Grand Tours at least one time. He'll have his chance at La Vuelta 2026.
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