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Vuelta a España 2026: Stage 18 time trial start times
Officials published the full minute-by-minute start list for the 27.2-kilometer individual time trial, with Sepp Kuss, Primož Roglič and Enric Mas among the late starters.
- Riders contest Stage 18 of the Vuelta a España today, September 10, 2026, featuring a decisive individual time trial. This stage requires cyclists to maintain peak performance against the clock throughout the course.
- Competition began at 14:07:00, with participants departing in one-minute intervals. The race format emphasizes individual endurance and aerodynamic efficiency rather than group drafting tactics.
- Mathias Norsgaard of Lidl-Trek led the field, departing at 14:07:00, while Paul Double of Jayco-AlUla followed at 14:08:00. These early starters set the initial benchmarks for the day's time trial.
- General classification leaders like Primo Rogli of Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe occupy final start slots. Enric Mas of Movistar Team is also scheduled for a late start, as top contenders conclude the stage.
- As the race approaches its final stages, this time trial provides a vital opportunity to gain time. These results will significantly influence the final podium standings of Stage 18.
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·Rotterdam, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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START TIMES: Primož Roglič will start the race among the last, but Enric Mas will start behind him. Can the Slovenian gain more than a minute?
·Ljubljana, Slovenia
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·Guayaquil, Ecuador
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Thus will the cyclists in the 18th stage of La Vuelta between El Puerto and Jerez
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