How to watch the Vuelta a Espana 2023 - TV and live stream as Jonas Vingegaard and Primoz Roglic battle Remco Evenepoel
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Published 25/08/2023 at 08:58 GMT
The Vuelta a Espana 2023 is here, as the third Grand Tour of the year gets underway in Barcelona on Saturday, August 26. Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step) will be aiming to defend his title, but will be pushed all the way by the Jumbo-Visma duo of Jonas Vingegaard and Primoz Roglic. The British interest will come from 37-year-old Geraint Thomas, while Juan Ayuso will hope to make a big impact.
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The Vuelta a Espana 2023 is about to get underway, with many wondering who can stop Jumbo-Visma from completing a first-ever Grand Tour grand slam?
It has been a dominant year for the Dutch racing team, who would become the first team in the modern era to complete such an incredible feat.
After successfully defending his Tour de France title earlier this year, Jonas Vingegaard will be hoping to follow in Chris Froome's footsteps and complete a Tour and La Vuelta double.
Although he will be pushed all the way by team-mate Primoz Roglic, who will be hoping to follow Alberto Contador's 2008 achievement of winning a Giro d'Italia and Vuelta double.
One man who may have something to say about that is defending champion Remco Evenepoel, who showed just how well equipped he was to deal with everything that the Vuelta can throw at a rider.
How can I watch the Vuelta a Espana 2023 on TV and live stream?
Every stage of the 2023 Vuelta a Espana will be broadcast in full on Eurosport 1, while you can watch ad-free on discovery+ and eurosport.com. Orla Chennaoui will host our pre- and post-race show The Breakaway, with Adam Blythe and Dan Lloyd as pundits.
Rob Hatch and Carlton Kirby will be in the commentary box once again, and will be joined by Sean Kelly, Lloyd, Blythe and Robbie McEwen for company. Meanwhile, Philippe Gilbert, Alberto Contador, Jens Voigt and Blythe will be bringing fans closer to the action from the back of the motorbike during the race.
You can whet your appetite further ahead of the race, as our very own Felix Lowe has compiled these three excellent preview pieces...
Vuelta a Espana 2023 route details
| Stage | Date | Start / Finish | Distance |
| Stage 1 | Sat August 26 | Barcelona - Barcelona | 14.8km (TTT) |
| Stage 2 | Sun August 27 | Mataro - Barcelona | 182km (Hills) |
| Stage 3 | Mon August 28 | Suria - Arinsal | 158.5km (Mountains) |
| Stage 4 | Tue August 29 | Andorra la Vella.Andorra - Tarragona | 185km (Hills) |
| Stage 5 | Wed August 30 | Morella - Burriana | 186.5km (Hills) |
| Stage 6 | Thu August 31 | La Vall d'Uixo - Pico del Buitre | 183.5 km (Mountains) |
| Stage 7 | Fri September 1 | Utiel - Oliva | 201km (Flat) |
| Stage 8 | Sat September 2 | Denia - Xorret de Catí. | 165km (Mountains) |
| Stage 9 | Sun September 3 | Cartagena - Collado de la Cruz de Caravaca | 184.5 km (Hills) |
| Rest day | Mon September 4 | Valladolid | - |
| Stage 10 | Tue September 5 | Valladolid - Valladolid | 25.8km (ITT) |
| Stage 11 | Wed September 6 | Lerma - La Laguna Negra.Vinuesa | 163.5 km (Flat, uphill finale) |
| Stage 12 | Thu September 7 | Olvega - Zaragoza | 151km (Flat) |
| Stage 13 | Fri September 8 | Formigal. Huesca la Magia - Col du Tourmalet | 135km (Mountains) |
| Stage 14 | Sat September 9 | Sauveterre-de-Bearn - Larra-Belagua | 156.5km (Mountains) |
| Stage 15 | Sun September 10 | Pamplona - Lekunberri | 158.5 km (Hills) |
| Rest day | Mon September 11 | Santander | - |
| Stage 16 | Tue September 12 | Liencres Playa - Bejes | 120.5km (Flat, uphill finale) |
| Stage 17 | Wed September 13 | Ribadesella / Ribeseya - Altu de L'Angliru | 124.5 km (Mountains) |
| Stage 18 | Thu September 14 | Pola de Allande - La Cruz de Linares | 179km (Mountains) |
| Stage 19 | Fri September 15 | La Baneza - Iscar | 177.5 km (Flat) |
| Stage 20 | Sat September 16 | Manzanares El Real - Guadarrama | 208km (Hills) |
| Stage 21 | Sun September 17 | Hipodromo de la Zarzuela - Madrid. Paisaje de la Luz | 101.5 km (Flat) |
Vuelta a Espana 2023 route map
Evenepoel aiming to bide his time
Defending champion Evenepoel gave an interesting insight into the tactical approach going into a Grand Tour like La Vuelta.
While retaining the red jersey is his ultimate goal, the Soudal–Quick-Step rider highlighted the importance of not peaking too early.
"Yes, wearing the leader's jersey is a desirable scenario for later stages. In the initial nine days, we'd rather not target it," said Evenepoel in quotes published by idlprocycling.com.
"If we happen to claim it, we'll aim to relinquish it to less threatening contenders as swiftly as possible. The leader's jersey holds significant appeal, and naturally, you want to relish it.
"However, we're not keen on retaining the red jersey during the first week. The same philosophy applies to the white jersey for the best young rider. And if this plan doesn't unfold as intended, we'll adapt to the situation."
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