Vuelta 2026, here we are at the first day of truth in this final week. Stage number 18, time trial El Puerto de Santa Maria - Jerez de la Frontera of 32.1 km, 190 metres of elevation gain, the second race against the clock after the opening stage in Monaco, won by Pogacar.

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The cyclists will start from the coast of Cadiz and then head inland towards Jerez de la Frontera, where the finish line is located in the city centre. It is a time trial for specialists, free from significant altitude difficulties, with the unknown factor of wind that could create problems and perhaps change direction during the afternoon.

We were talking about the day of truth and the riders under examination are particularly two: the first is Enric Mas, the race leader, who certainly does not have the time trial as his strong point, the second is Primoz Roglic who instead against the clock has often pulled off impressive performances and who will therefore try to close the gap of 2'10" that separates him from the red jersey.