Dan and Connor take an in-depth look at the upcoming 2026 edition of La Vuelta a España, covering all 21 stages from the technical opening time trial in Monaco to the final circuit in Granada. With a record-breaking 58,000 meters of elevation gain, we break down the brutal mountain stages and "goat track" climbs that will decide the red jersey. Plus, we analyze the star-studded start list featuring Tadej Pogačar, Primož Roglič, and Richard Carapaz to see who has the best chance of standing on the final podium.

Chapters: ⏱️
00:00 - Intro: A Record-Breaking Vuelta
02:42 - Stages 1-4: Monaco & The Mountains of Andorra
08:31 - Stages 5-12: The Race Enters Spain
14:53 - Stages 13-21: Sprints & Final Mountain Battles
20:58 - GCN Spanish Racing Collection
21:48 - The Main Favourite: Tadej Pogačar
24:03 - The GC Challengers: Roglič, Carapaz, Gall & Outsiders
33:17 - The Sprinters: Who Will Take Green?
36:22 - Dan & Connor’s Final Predictions

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With a staggering 58,000 meters of elevation gain and very few flat days, is this the most difficult Grand Tour route we’ve seen in years? Also, if we aren't allowed to pick Tadej Pogačar, who is your top choice for the overall win in Granada? Let us know your podium predictions below! 👇

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