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MADRID (AP) — Spanish authorities say more than 100,000 people took part in the latest pro-Palestinian protests that interrupted the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta and forced organizers to cut short the Grand Tour event on Sunday, capping a campaign of disruptions. The central government’s representative for the Madrid region said that authorities estimated more than 100,000 people joined …

The final stage of the Vuelta a España cycling race was shut down on Sunday after thousands of anti-Israel protesters clashed with police and invaded the course where the race was due to pass in the center of Madrid. Around 56 kilometers (35 miles) from the finish of the major cycling event, riders came to a halt before the Vuelta …

People hold Palestinian flags as they try to disrupt the eleventh stage of the Spanish Vuelta cycling race, from Bilbao to Bilbao, Spain, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. Miguel Oses/AP hide caption toggle caption Miguel Oses/AP BARCELONA, Spain — As an alderperson in northwestern Spain, Rosana Prieto tends to the running of her tiny village and is far removed from major …

Spain’s Minister of Sport and Education has become the country’s latest politician to comment on the ongoing tension surrounding the Vuelta a España, calling for Israel-Premier Tech to leave the race, but insisting that the Vuelta should continue. Speaking on Cadena Ser’s El Larguero sports program, Pilar Alegría discussed the pro-Palestinian protests about the presence of Israel-Premier Tech, pointing out …

Joao Almeida and Jonas Vingegaard both falter on penultimate summit finish of race in energy shift. Stage 17 of the Vuelta a España saw tiring GC contenders and a slight time loss by Jonas Vingegaard and João Almeida (Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images) Updated September 10, 2025 10:30PM There are three key stages to go in this year’s Vuelta a España …

The riders at Vuelta a España have voted to neutralise, and so effectively stop racing, if there are further protests during stage 17 of the race. Australia’s Jack Haig (Bahrain Victorious) spoke to the media, including Cyclingnews, on behalf of the riders before the start of stage 17. The rider’s Professional Cycling Association (CPA) was involved in the voting process …

After organizers cut short Stage 11 of the Vuelta a España to avoid mass protests at the finish line in Bilbao, they were faced with a choice: protect their race or protect Israel–Premier Tech. Protestors made clear both their disgust over the Israeli team’s participation in the Spanish Grand Tour and their continued commitment to haranguing the team if Vuelta …

Former Vuelta a España winner Sepp Kuss (Visma–Lease a Bike) has added his voice to the calls for increased rider security after pro-Palestine protests led to the suspension of the race’s stage 11 at Bilbao. Although the bulk of the stage through the Basque Country took place, the last three kilometres were cancelled as protestors rendered it impossible for the …

Facebook Tweet Email Link Reuters  —  There was no winner on stage 11 of the Vuelta a España on Wednesday, after organizers ordered the race to finish three kilometers from the line due to pro-Palestinian protesters causing disruption at the finish in Bilbao, Spain. “Due to some incidents at the finish line, we have decided to take the time at …

by Dane Cash Sep 3, 2025 More fromDane Cash + Cor Vos In WhatsApp messages seen by Escape Collective, multiple riders in the Vuelta a España peloton have called on Israel-Premier Tech to drop out of the Spanish Grand Tour, and the technical director for the race has also come out in favor of the squad’s departure. The requests – …